One of the most dangerous diseases are those that affect the cardiovascular system. This is due to its exceptional importance for the functioning of the body. As a result, a healthy heart is a healthy life for many years.
How to keep your heart healthy?
It is much easier to prevent the development of diseases than to treat them later. In particular, this statement is relevant for ailments that affect the cardiovascular system. The fact is that the vast majority of them are chronic and can not be fully treated. As a result, it’s easier to maintain a healthy heart than to try to restore its activity later. In order to prevent deterioration of the cardiovascular system, it is necessary:
- observe a rational regime of work and rest;
- eat properly;
- avoid stress;
- to carry out drug prophylaxis;
- Follow all doctor's recommendations.
Rational regime of work and rest
Currently, it is reliably known that a healthy heart can remain so for a long time only if a person observes the correct daily routine. At the same time, he should not give too much load on his body, constantly processing. No less dangerous is the lack of movement. Hypodynamia will lead to the fact that the heart of a healthy person begins to reduce its muscle mass and lose tone. In order to prevent this, it is necessary to devote as much time as possible to proper physical exercises. For the heart, brisk walking and light running are most valuable. Of course, you don’t need to give too much stress to your body, especially to an untrained person. The fact is that even a healthy heart with excessive stress can suffer greatly.
It is very important to observe the correct sleep pattern. To do this, it is recommended to go to bed and get up at the same time. In this case, the duration of sleep for an adult should be 7-8 hours per day. In case of lack of sleep, not only the nervous system, but also the cardiovascular system suffers.
Proper nutrition
Not a single Healthy Heart Day (September 29) is complete without doctors and nutritionists recommending that people around the world avoid too much animal fat and salt. The fact is that their excess can have a rather serious negative effect on the cardiovascular system.
As for animal fats, they for the most part increase the level of cholesterol in the body. As a result, this causes its deposition in the form of atherosclerotic plaques on the walls of blood vessels. In the future, these formations, as they grow, can sufficiently narrow the lumen of the bloodstream in its individual sections and lead to the development of dangerous diseases.
If we talk about salt, then, according to cardiologists, its amount in the daily diet of a person should not exceed a mark of 3 grams. About as much of it is contained in ordinary products without adding from the outside. Too much sodium chloride causes the body to retain fluid. As a result, the bloodstream overflows, and even a completely healthy heart and blood vessels must exert themselves to do their normal work.
It is very important to consume a sufficient amount of marine fish, especially oily fish. Salmon and trout are good in this regard. The fact is that they contain a lot of omega-3 fatty acids. They help lower blood cholesterol.
Greens, vegetables and fruits should form the basis of the diet for a healthy person. Those foods that contain a sufficient amount of potassium are very good for heart function . The fact is that this element is necessary for the normal functioning of cardiomyocytes.
About the dangers of stress
Today it is reliably known that strong emotions, both positive and negative, can harm the cardiovascular system. Naturally, a healthy heart can cope with such stresses without much difficulty, but if they occur often enough, then it can cause problems. If a person already has diseases of the cardiovascular system, then it is generally advisable for him to avoid more or less serious stressful situations. Their harm lies in the fact that they contribute to an excessive release of adrenaline. It causes a narrowing of the coronary arteries. If the lumen of these vessels is already reduced, then the blood supply to the heart becomes insufficient. The result may be chest pains of a pressing, compressive or burning nature.
Drug prophylaxis
A relatively healthy heart can be 50 or even 60 years old. At the same time, cardiologists recommend that everyone who has already reached the age of 45 take the Aspirin drug as a preventive measure. It is necessary for the reason that prevents thrombosis. After 45 years, the risk of spontaneous formation of blood clots rises sharply. This can lead to the most serious consequences.
With age, the metabolism in cardiomyocytes gradually worsens. To improve it with a preventive purpose, you can periodically take the drug "Thiotriazolin". It should be taken within one month. Before starting to use this medication, it is recommended to consult with your doctor.
Compliance with recommendations
Today, every person who already has a disease of the cardiovascular system should receive rational treatment. As practice shows, even if it was prescribed by a doctor, only 30% of patients comply with all the recommendations of their doctor. As a result, the effect of ongoing drug therapy is significantly reduced. All this leads to a progressive deterioration of the state of the cardiovascular system.
Healthy Heart - Healthy Baby and Happy Parents
Today , pediatricians are quite cautious in terms of cardiovascular disease in their young patients. The fact is that early detection of heart problems and the appointment of rational therapy with high-quality drugs is of great importance. Unfortunately, now more and more various heart defects are being revealed in children . Their timely detection and treatment allows the child to continue to live a full life until old age. Naturally, parents must ensure that their children have a healthy heart. To do this, they need to provide the child with the opportunity to eat quality food in sufficient, but small amounts, and also make sure that he leads an active lifestyle. The fact is that childhood obesity is one of the main reasons for the development of serious heart problems in the future.
Who to consult?
The main doctor involved in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the cardiovascular system is a cardiologist. Among the narrow specialists, he is perhaps the most demanded. This is due to the abundance of cardiovascular pathologies in the human population. Before consulting a cardiologist, it is advisable to undergo electrocardiography and ultrasound of the heart. If necessary, this specialist can refer the patient for an additional examination.
A therapist, as well as a general practitioner, can help solve heart problems. These specialists, of course, do not have such extensive knowledge about the pathologies of the cardiovascular system, but they will surely cope with all the problems, except the really extremely serious ones.
When should I contact?
Sometimes even a healthy heart can hurt. At the same time, these sensations should not last long. If a person periodically experiences pain in the region of the heart or behind the sternum, shortness of breath after minor physical exertion begins, swelling of the lower limbs, then he should definitely consult a specialist. Moreover, not only a cardiologist can act as him, although, of course, it is preferable to visit this particular doctor. A therapist and a general practitioner are able to establish a diagnosis and prescribe a rational course of treatment.
About cardiography
It is she who is the most common methodology for studying the activity of the heart. Thanks to it, it is possible to visualize electromagnetic pulses that are involved in the contraction of the heart. A cardiogram of a healthy heart always pleases the eye of the doctor. If he finds any pathology there, he will immediately prescribe the initial treatment. It can be supplemented after further examination.