Online broadcast on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases was held in the Zainsk CDH
Doctors noted that diseases of the circulatory system remain the leading cause of death, while a significant proportion of cases can be prevented with timely identification of risk factors and compliance with preventive measures.
The main risk factors include hypertension, atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, diabetes mellitus, overweight, low physical activity, smoking and chronic stress. Heart defects can be both congenital and acquired, in some cases there is a hereditary predisposition.
Among the early signs of cardiovascular pathology, experts named shortness of breath, pain or discomfort in the chest, heart failure, increased blood pressure, swelling of the lower extremities, increased fatigue. If such symptoms occur, seek medical attention.
Electrocardiography, echocardiography, Holter monitoring, laboratory tests, and ultrasound examination of blood vessels are used for diagnosis. Even in the absence of complaints, regular routine checkups are recommended for the adult population.