Hypertensive Heart Disease to Blame in Billy Mays Death

Hypertensive heart disease takes place when your heart becomes enlarged due to high blood pressure. It is the number one cause of death among heart disease sufferers.

The autopsy conducted Monday morning revealed that TV pitchman Billy Mays suffered from hypertensive heart disease, and that is what caused his fatal heart attack over the weekend. The TV salesman known for promoting things like Orange Glo and OxiClean died at the age of fifty.

Mays was scheduled for hip replacement surgery on Monday. Did he have any of the common symptoms of heart disease or high blood pressure? We may never know.

High blood pressure brings on heart failure by causing left ventricular hypertophy, making it difficult to fill the heart.

Due to the plane landing, perhaps he felt a little off but chalked it up to being shaken from the plane.

How can you lower your blood pressure?

WebMD recommends:
· Lower the total amount of sodium to 2,000 mg or 2 g or less per day; eating foods high in fiber and potassium; limiting total daily calories to lose weight if necessary; and limiting foods that contain refined sugar, saturated fats, and cholesterol.
· Monitoring your weight: This involves daily recording of weight; increasing your activity level (as recommended by your doctor); resting between activities more often; planning your activities.
· Avoiding tobacco products and alcohol
I am a strong believer in CoQ10 supplements, along with Flax Oil and cinnamon. I use these daily and have maintained low blood pressure. Both of my parents have high blood pressure, my father has diabetes.

As always, check with your doctor before changing anything in your diet, including supplements, especially if you’re on medication. Keep in mind that many regular physicians are not well versed in natural remedies and it may be a good idea to visit an alternative or natural practitioner to see what your options are.