Pop icon Michael Jackson died early this morning after suffering a cardiac arrest, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office. Sure everybody will shocked and saddened” by Jackson’s death.

What is cardiac arrest?

A cardiac arrest, also known as cardiopulmonary arrest or circulatory arrest, is the abrupt cessation of normal circulation of the blood due to failure of the heart to contract effectively during systole.

What is Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in most of country. Of the CVDs, Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is the most prevalent cause of death, followed by stroke. Personal health care is very important for everybody to prevent coronary heart disease.

Michael Jackson, the music icon from Gary, Indiana, was known as the “King of Pop.” Jackson had many No. 1 hits, and his “Thriller” is the best-selling album of all time.

Patient with hyperlipidemia are at high risk for a heart attack.
*Hyperlipidemia is an elevation of lipids (fats) in the bloodstream, largely cholesterol and triglycerides. They are re transported in the blood by carriers called lipoproteins.
*There are three types of lipoproteins in the body:
 *Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
 *High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
 *Triglycerides (TG)
*Low-density lipoprotein or LDL is known as ‘bad cholesterol’. Excess LDL cholesterol contributes to the blockage of arteries which leads to heart attack.
*High-density lipoprotein or HDL is known as ‘good cholesterol’ because a high level of HDL seems to protect against heart attack.
*Blood cholesterol level is affected by what you eat and how quickly your body makes Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.

Objective of Nutrition Management

*To reduce serum lipid levels by using diet, exercise and weight reduction approach.
*To provide a meal plan in management of cardiovascular disease.

Risk Factor

Risk factors for hyperlipidemia includes:

*Overweight or obese
*Diet
 *High in saturated fat and cholesterol
 *Low in fruits, vegetables and fiber
*Sedentary lifestyle
*Having a genetic factor
 *Familial hypercholesterolemia: LDL levels are high
 *Familial hypertriglyceridemia: Triglyceride levels are high
 *Familial combined hyperlipidemia: Levels of cholesterol, triglycerides or both   are high and HDL is low.
*Having hormonal disease such as:
 *Diabetes mellitus
*hypothyroidism
*Use of certain medication:
 *Birth control pills
 *Hormone therapy
 *Beta blockers to treat cardiovascular disease

So, again personal health care is very important for everybody to prevent most common diseases and chronic diseases for better healthy living.

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