Heart Disease and Women

Though there are many who struggle with women’s heat problems, what is important to realize is that there are effective heart disease treatments for women as well as men that will assist them in a complete recovery both physically and mentally.

This post will cover the first four and the following the last 4 out of the 8. These are the steps that Dr. Marc Wallack, MD followed to overcome his bypass surgery.

Step #1: Get adequate sleep. Many patients who undergo heart-related procedures struggle with sleep problems following their procedures. Nighttime fears and insomnia are common. The unfortunate result is these issues can increase the risk of more heart problems.

D. Wallack used sleep medications for three months and then found he also slept better with static noise in the background. He also slept with the blinds open so he could see lights outside.

Step #2: Overcome Depression. Dr. Wallack says nearly 1:3 heart attack survivors experience postsurgical dperession. It has been found by researchers at the University of Maryland and Columbia University Medical Center that those patients who became depressed after their procedures were twice as likely to die from heart problems within 7 years.

Talk therapy combined with antidepressants can sometimes help women with heart problems as well as men regain their sense of balance.

Step #3: Get back into the world. It can take months to recover from major heart surgery and some patients feel very weak and disoriented. Some are even reluctant to leave home even after given the medical go ahead.

So, getting out of the house is a major step in recovery. Gentle exercise such as walking and getting back to driving and going out can help.

Step #4: Optimize Doctor Visits. Women who have heart problems and who have had heart surgery initially have numerous postsurrgical doctor visits. This is ofen stressful because patients fear bad news. What is helpful is to bring someone with you when you go see your doctor or undergo tests. Furthermore, for peace of mind, ask your cardiologistthe best way to contact him or her.

These are simple steps you can use to have a successful recovery after heart surgery. Stay tuned for the last 4 steps which follow in the next post.

To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
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