The World Health Organisation claims that heart disease has been one of the leading causes of deaths all over the world. But you should be especially careful if you have a non-O blood type as your blood group makes you more prone to heart ailments. According to a recent study, people with non-O blood type are more likely to experience a heart attack. Researchers discovered how blood type can increase your risk of a heart attack.
Blood is known to be "positive" and "negative" based on whether there are proteins in the red blood cells. People with type O- blood are the "universal donors". They are considered so because their blood doesn't have any antigens or proteins which means anybody's body will be able to accept their blood in case of an emergency.
Blood Type With Most Heart Disease Risk
People with type A, type B or type AB blood groups are more likely than people with type O to have a heart attack or experience a heart failure. According to a research published in NCET people with type O blood enjoy a slightly lower risk of both heart diseases and blood clotting. However, they perhaps are more susceptible to hemorrhaging or bleeding disorders. People with type O blood may also fare worse after a traumatic injury due to increased blood loss, according to the study.
While the increased risk is small, only as much as 8% and 10% higher in type A or B respectively. The difference in blood clotting rates is much higher, according to AHA. People in the same study with type A and B blood were 51% more likely to develop deep vein thrombosis and 47% more prone to develop a pulmonary embolism. These are severe blood clotting disorders which in turn also increases the risk of heart failure.
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Other research has also found people with type AB blood might be at an increased risk for cognitive impairment when compared to people with type O blood group. Cognitive impairment includes health ailments such as trouble in remembering, focusing or even making decisions.
Tips To Maintain Heart's Health
In order to maintain a healthy heart, it is important that one understands the importance of healthy cholesterol levels. Here are a few tips how you can achieve a healthier heart:
- Eat a balanced diet
- Physical Exertion
- Limit alcohol
- Quit smoking
- Control blood pressure levels
- Maintain a healthy weight