Ischemic heart disease is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases and one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide.. The disease is characterized by an absolute or relative disruption of the myocardial blood supply as a result of damage to the coronary arteries, according to the online edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. net In conversation with NEWS correspondent. am Medicine famous Russian cardiologist, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Grigory Arutyunov spoke about the risk factors for coronary heart disease and what needs to be done to prevent this disease and to maintain the health of blood vessels and the heart.

Hypertension control High blood pressure (above 140/90) is one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease.

“Do a simple thing: you probably have a blood pressure machine at home, if not, your neighbors will probably have. Take it and take your blood pressure. If it is more than 140/90 at rest, see a doctor. You can't control your blood pressure on your own.. Do not listen to neighbors, friends who will tell you about miracle cures. A doctor should deal with the treatment of hypertension,” said Grigory Arutyunov.

Weight control Excess weight, as noted by the specialist, is also considered a serious risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease and a number of other diseases.. If the waist circumference of a man is more than 94 cm, and that of a woman is more than 88 cm, it is recommended to consult a doctor and consult with him about how to lose weight more effectively and safely.

Smoking cessation Another important risk factor for heart disease is smoking.. At the same time, both active and passive smoking can cause serious harm to the health of the heart and blood vessels..

" If you smoked 20 cigarettes and now started smoking 18, don't think that you have started to harm your health less - in fact, nothing has changed.. Your right - if you want to smoke, smoke. But you should know that if you smoke, you are killing yourself, you will not live more than 10 years to your estimated life expectancy.. Think about those around you. If you smoke at home, then the rest of the family also smokes passively.. It's as scary as if they smoked themselves, ”said the cardiologist..

Pulse Heart rate, according to a specialist, can tell a lot about a person's health. If the resting heart rate is more than 70 beats per minute, it is advisable to consult a doctor. The specialist recalled that any problem detected in time, as a rule, can be easily corrected..

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The cardiologist also noted that all people without exception should be engaged in the prevention of coronary heart disease, and it is advisable to start prevention from the age of 18 - you should not wait for symptoms of the disease to start doing something..

“If you are attentive to your health, you will be guaranteed a long life expectancy,” said the cardiologist..

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