Cardiovascular diseases - the main cause of death and disability of the population in most countries of the world.
About what to do in order not to fall into a risk group and how corrupt is Ischemic heart disease "MedBozu" was told by cardiologist Ekaterina Revenko.
"It is expected that until 2030, more than 23 million people will die from these diseases. If in the developed countries of the world this amount is gradually decreasing, then in others it is rapidly growing. Unfortunately, Ukraine is among the last, "she says..
According to her, in Ukraine - one of the highest death rates among European countries. It is the diseases of the circulatory system - 67%, or 968 per 100 thousand. - Lead in the structure of causes of death.
According to the doctor, the most common disease is ischemic heart disease, which arises from the lack of arterial blood flow to the heart muscle. "Almost always this is due to the narrowing of the coronary arteries of the heart, through which blood enters. One form of manifestation of IHD is angina pectoris - pain behind the sternum, "she says..
Who is at risk?.
The risk group includes smokers, people with a sedentary lifestyle and obesity. Hereditary predisposition plays a large role. Metabolic disorders, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure - all these factors aggravate the situation and increase the risks.
"You should also pay attention to your health if the results of the cardio test on the treadmill were unsatisfactory and / or you were diagnosed with signs of early vascular diseases," she adds..
What to do in order not to fall ill?.
The doctor notes that it is necessary to leave as much as possible from the risk group. To do this, you need to make a healthy lifestyle by your conscious choice. First of all, it concerns food, exercise and full sleep.
You should choose food that has undergone minimal heat treatment, exclude trans fats. And more - pay attention to how much you eat. The most useful food becomes poison if there are kilograms.
If you lead an active life, thank you will say both the heart and all the other organs. Went up in the morning - did a short exercise.
Going to work - came out two stops earlier. Do you have a car? Park away from the office. You have to be active every day in simple familiar things.
And, of course, you need to sleep well. A person needs at least eight hours of sleep, while it is important to grab a rejuvenating clock when the growth hormone melatonin is produced (from 22:00 to 02:00).
If you have a feeling that something is wrong in the body, it is better to immediately turn to a specialist and make a family screening. Among the preventive measures can be taking medications, but only after consulting a doctor.
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