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The cardiovascular system has many vital functions: maintenance of homeostasis, regulation of blood pressure, hormone transport, thermoregulation, "delivery" of oxygen to tissues, and much more. The insidiousness of cardiovascular diseases lies in the fact that their cause matures slowly in the human body, which initially does not notice any symptoms. Men aged 55 and older and women over 60 are in the risk zone. However, in recent years, young people are increasingly facing diseases of the circulatory system. As a rule, these include strokes, myocardial infarctions (heart attacks), the development of coronary artery disease (CAD), and angina pectoris.
Risk Factors
A multitude of factors have a destructive effect on the heart and blood vessels.
Smoking. It lowers the oxygen level in the blood, which leads to an additional strain on the heart and an increase in arterial pressure. It also raises cholesterol levels, reducing the patency of the arteries. Thus, addiction to cigarettes ranks first among the causes of cardiovascular diseases.
Alcohol. Toxins contained in alcoholic beverages negatively affect the heart muscle (damaging and destroying it), and also drastically change arterial pressure.
Excess Weight. Obesity affects the volume of blood that passes through the heart. A larger volume of blood puts greater pressure on the walls of the blood vessels of the circulatory system, meaning the body is forced to adapt to heavier loads.
Arterial Hypertension. High blood pressure damages the walls of the blood vessels, but if it is sharply reduced, it can lead to a stroke.
Elevated Cholesterol. If its level is above normal, it is deposited on the walls of the blood vessels, reducing their patency.
Diabetes Mellitus. An elevated sugar level damages the blood vessels, making them rigid and narrow.
Heredity. If immediate relatives had a myocardial infarction or stroke before the age of 50, it is highly likely that it may occur in you as well, if preventive measures are not taken.
Atrial Fibrillation. Blood stagnates in the atrium, is not propelled, and thrombi form, which can enter either the intestine and cause ischemic disease or the head, provoking a stroke.
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
This is an acute and dangerous condition characterized by the necrosis (death) of the heart muscle tissue. During a myocardial infarction, there is a disruption of blood flow in the coronary arteries, which supply the heart muscle with nutrients and oxygen. It is dangerous because it can cause cardiac arrest in a short period of time.
Symptoms:
IMPORTANT: A myocardial infarction can develop immediately from an acute period, and even be asymptomatic. But if you notice the signs listed below, you must immediately call an ambulance:
Cardiac pain, a feeling of fear, anxiety, agitation. Time plays the most important role here. The earlier you detect and recognize these sensations in yourself or another person, the greater the chances of saving them or saving yourself.
Severe pain in the middle of the chest, a feeling of chest tightness or squeezing of the heart, a burning sensation. The pain radiates to the jaw, arm, shoulder, back. A similar pain occurs with angina pectoris, but during exertion, whereas in myocardial infarction, it is stronger and often begins at rest. Moreover, it does not subside even after taking medications.
Difficulty breathing, a feeling of shortness of breath, dyspnea, pallor, cold sweat.
Pain sensations can also occur in the thigh, abdomen, arm, leg, shoulder, back. Vomiting and hiccups may be present.
The temperature may rise up to 38 degrees Celsius, the person may experience dizziness, and may also lose consciousness.
If a patient exhibits at least one of these symptoms, an ambulance must be called immediately. If the person is not breathing and is unconscious, it is extremely important to administer first aid before the ambulance arrives, namely, to perform lung ventilation using mouth-to-mouth breathing. Next, it is important to remember and apply the protocol for indirect cardiac massage (chest compressions) if possible. To do this:
Lay the person on a horizontal and solid surface.
Stand to the side of them, approximately at the level of their chest.
Unfasten buttons, belts, and all elements of clothing that may impede breathing.
Place the palm of one hand on the point of cardiac projection on the sternum, and place the other palm on top of it, keeping the fingers raised; the thumbs should face in opposite directions.
During compressions, the rescuer's shoulders should be directly over their hands.
Compress straight down, vertically, constantly maintaining hand contact with the sternum.
Do not make rocking movements during the procedure; this reduces the effectiveness of the manipulations.
The rhythm of compressions should be no less than 1 time per second.
The minimum duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes.
Stroke
A stroke is an acute disruption of blood supply to the brain, leading to its damage (cerebral injury). It occurs in different types:
Ischemic Stroke. Occurs because an artery supplying the brain becomes blocked, so blood stops flowing to the brain. The artery is blocked by a thrombus (blood clot). This can happen for two reasons:
Because the arterial wall was damaged, which caused the thrombus formation.
It could have "flown" from another place in the body. The thrombus travels along the walls of the vessels until it gets stuck somewhere.
Hemorrhagic Stroke (Neurological). Associated with hemorrhage and the formation of a hematoma inside the skull. It occurs due to elevated arterial pressure, when a small vessel inside the brain ruptures at its peak, and a hematoma appears.
Symptoms:
The person cannot smile, and one corner of their mouth is drooping.
The person cannot simultaneously move both arms or legs.
The person cannot say anything clearly, not even their own name.
Such a patient can be saved if they are taken to the hospital and undergo the necessary examinations within 1-2 hours.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) / Ischemic Heart Disease
It is associated with the deterioration of blood supply to the myocardium (heart muscle) due to the narrowing of the coronary arteries.
Symptoms:
A feeling of shortness of breath and difficult inhalation.
Periodic pain behind the sternum (angina pectoris).
In recent years, CAD has become much younger and has been the cause of death not only for the elderly but also for young people.
Angina Pectoris
It is popularly called "breast toad" (an old term for "angina"), because the person is overcome by severe pain sensations, squeezing and pressing the chest on the left or in the center. The pain also often radiates to the left arm. Attacks can last several minutes and are accompanied by weakness and a feeling of fear. It occurs during physical exertion and emotional stress.
Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases
The condition of the heart and blood vessels affects the entire body and the quality of life. Therefore, it is important not only to see a doctor in a timely manner but also to adhere to preventive measures to strengthen health.
General Recommendations: weight reduction, physical activity, blood pressure control, cessation of heavy alcohol consumption, smoking cessation.
Diet: The diet should mainly consist of fruits and vegetables, while the consumption of red meat and fatty products should preferably be reduced. It is also advisable to limit excessive salt intake.
Stress Reduction: Worry less and be less nervous.
Adherence to these rules will not only help in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases but will also significantly improve your well-being.
Treatment and Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Diseases at Expert Clinics
Diseases of the cardiovascular system rank first in the number of deaths. In Russia, the lethal outcomes exceed the figures in France by 8 times. Annually, 1.2 million people die from cardiovascular diseases in our country, while in Europe, it is just over 300 thousand. Timely and correct treatment of cardiovascular diseases should become a constant on the path to a future healthy life.
Naturally, each type of disease corresponds to its own treatment. But the general measures for the diagnosis of heart diseases are as follows:
Comprehensive Cardiographic Examination:
Consultation with a Cardiologist.
Complete Blood Count and Biochemical Blood Analysis.
Urine Analysis.
ECG (Electrocardiogram of the heart).
EchoCG (Echocardiography / Ultrasound, allowing visualization of morphological and functional changes in the heart).
Holter Monitoring (a device that records the ECG for 24 hours).
ABPM (Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring) (24-hour monitoring of arterial pressure).
Coronary Angiography (examination of the heart vessels, allowing visualization of the internal contour of the heart vessels).
Bicycle Ergometry (Stress Test) (examination of the heart using physical exertion).
Expert Clinics possesses an extensive diagnostic base. The clinic's doctors have modern treatment methodology and profound knowledge, as well as international experience in managing such patients.
Risk Factors
A multitude of factors have a destructive effect on the heart and blood vessels.
Smoking. It lowers the oxygen level in the blood, which leads to an additional strain on the heart and an increase in arterial pressure. It also raises cholesterol levels, reducing the patency of the arteries. Thus, addiction to cigarettes ranks first among the causes of cardiovascular diseases.
Alcohol. Toxins contained in alcoholic beverages negatively affect the heart muscle (damaging and destroying it), and also drastically change arterial pressure.
Excess Weight. Obesity affects the volume of blood that passes through the heart. A larger volume of blood puts greater pressure on the walls of the blood vessels of the circulatory system, meaning the body is forced to adapt to heavier loads.
Arterial Hypertension. High blood pressure damages the walls of the blood vessels, but if it is sharply reduced, it can lead to a stroke.
Elevated Cholesterol. If its level is above normal, it is deposited on the walls of the blood vessels, reducing their patency.
Diabetes Mellitus. An elevated sugar level damages the blood vessels, making them rigid and narrow.
Heredity. If immediate relatives had a myocardial infarction or stroke before the age of 50, it is highly likely that it may occur in you as well, if preventive measures are not taken.
Atrial Fibrillation. Blood stagnates in the atrium, is not propelled, and thrombi form, which can enter either the intestine and cause ischemic disease or the head, provoking a stroke.
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
This is an acute and dangerous condition characterized by the necrosis (death) of the heart muscle tissue. During a myocardial infarction, there is a disruption of blood flow in the coronary arteries, which supply the heart muscle with nutrients and oxygen. It is dangerous because it can cause cardiac arrest in a short period of time.
Symptoms:
IMPORTANT: A myocardial infarction can develop immediately from an acute period, and even be asymptomatic. But if you notice the signs listed below, you must immediately call an ambulance:
Cardiac pain, a feeling of fear, anxiety, agitation. Time plays the most important role here. The earlier you detect and recognize these sensations in yourself or another person, the greater the chances of saving them or saving yourself.
Severe pain in the middle of the chest, a feeling of chest tightness or squeezing of the heart, a burning sensation. The pain radiates to the jaw, arm, shoulder, back. A similar pain occurs with angina pectoris, but during exertion, whereas in myocardial infarction, it is stronger and often begins at rest. Moreover, it does not subside even after taking medications.
Difficulty breathing, a feeling of shortness of breath, dyspnea, pallor, cold sweat.
Pain sensations can also occur in the thigh, abdomen, arm, leg, shoulder, back. Vomiting and hiccups may be present.
The temperature may rise up to 38 degrees Celsius, the person may experience dizziness, and may also lose consciousness.
If a patient exhibits at least one of these symptoms, an ambulance must be called immediately. If the person is not breathing and is unconscious, it is extremely important to administer first aid before the ambulance arrives, namely, to perform lung ventilation using mouth-to-mouth breathing. Next, it is important to remember and apply the protocol for indirect cardiac massage (chest compressions) if possible. To do this:
Lay the person on a horizontal and solid surface.
Stand to the side of them, approximately at the level of their chest.
Unfasten buttons, belts, and all elements of clothing that may impede breathing.
Place the palm of one hand on the point of cardiac projection on the sternum, and place the other palm on top of it, keeping the fingers raised; the thumbs should face in opposite directions.
During compressions, the rescuer's shoulders should be directly over their hands.
Compress straight down, vertically, constantly maintaining hand contact with the sternum.
Do not make rocking movements during the procedure; this reduces the effectiveness of the manipulations.
The rhythm of compressions should be no less than 1 time per second.
The minimum duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes.
Stroke
A stroke is an acute disruption of blood supply to the brain, leading to its damage (cerebral injury). It occurs in different types:
Ischemic Stroke. Occurs because an artery supplying the brain becomes blocked, so blood stops flowing to the brain. The artery is blocked by a thrombus (blood clot). This can happen for two reasons:
Because the arterial wall was damaged, which caused the thrombus formation.
It could have "flown" from another place in the body. The thrombus travels along the walls of the vessels until it gets stuck somewhere.
Hemorrhagic Stroke (Neurological). Associated with hemorrhage and the formation of a hematoma inside the skull. It occurs due to elevated arterial pressure, when a small vessel inside the brain ruptures at its peak, and a hematoma appears.
Symptoms:
The person cannot smile, and one corner of their mouth is drooping.
The person cannot simultaneously move both arms or legs.
The person cannot say anything clearly, not even their own name.
Such a patient can be saved if they are taken to the hospital and undergo the necessary examinations within 1-2 hours.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) / Ischemic Heart Disease
It is associated with the deterioration of blood supply to the myocardium (heart muscle) due to the narrowing of the coronary arteries.
Symptoms:
A feeling of shortness of breath and difficult inhalation.
Periodic pain behind the sternum (angina pectoris).
In recent years, CAD has become much younger and has been the cause of death not only for the elderly but also for young people.
Angina Pectoris
It is popularly called "breast toad" (an old term for "angina"), because the person is overcome by severe pain sensations, squeezing and pressing the chest on the left or in the center. The pain also often radiates to the left arm. Attacks can last several minutes and are accompanied by weakness and a feeling of fear. It occurs during physical exertion and emotional stress.
Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases
The condition of the heart and blood vessels affects the entire body and the quality of life. Therefore, it is important not only to see a doctor in a timely manner but also to adhere to preventive measures to strengthen health.
General Recommendations: weight reduction, physical activity, blood pressure control, cessation of heavy alcohol consumption, smoking cessation.
Diet: The diet should mainly consist of fruits and vegetables, while the consumption of red meat and fatty products should preferably be reduced. It is also advisable to limit excessive salt intake.
Stress Reduction: Worry less and be less nervous.
Adherence to these rules will not only help in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases but will also significantly improve your well-being.
Treatment and Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Diseases at Expert Clinics
Diseases of the cardiovascular system rank first in the number of deaths. In Russia, the lethal outcomes exceed the figures in France by 8 times. Annually, 1.2 million people die from cardiovascular diseases in our country, while in Europe, it is just over 300 thousand. Timely and correct treatment of cardiovascular diseases should become a constant on the path to a future healthy life.
Naturally, each type of disease corresponds to its own treatment. But the general measures for the diagnosis of heart diseases are as follows:
Comprehensive Cardiographic Examination:
Consultation with a Cardiologist.
Complete Blood Count and Biochemical Blood Analysis.
Urine Analysis.
ECG (Electrocardiogram of the heart).
EchoCG (Echocardiography / Ultrasound, allowing visualization of morphological and functional changes in the heart).
Holter Monitoring (a device that records the ECG for 24 hours).
ABPM (Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring) (24-hour monitoring of arterial pressure).
Coronary Angiography (examination of the heart vessels, allowing visualization of the internal contour of the heart vessels).
Bicycle Ergometry (Stress Test) (examination of the heart using physical exertion).
Expert Clinics possesses an extensive diagnostic base. The clinic's doctors have modern treatment methodology and profound knowledge, as well as international experience in managing such patients.
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