It is generally believed that older people usually suffer from heart disease. However, statistics show that recently the age of patients with cardiovascular diseases has significantly aged.
Bad habits, stress, hereditary factors — all this affects the condition of the most important vital organ. It often happens that nothing bothers the patient, however, pathological processes are already developing in his body, which can lead to a tragic outcome.
To avoid serious and, often, unexpected consequences of diseases of the cardiovascular system, it is necessary to systematically, starting from the age of 35-40 years, check the condition of the heart and blood vessels, performing basic diagnostics: ECG, ultrasound, daily monitoring of ECG by Holter, duplex scanning of BCA, and, of course, consult a cardiologist in a timely manner.
Diseases of the cardiovascular system are divided into two types: organic heart pathologies and cardiac arrhythmias.
Organic pathologies of the heart
Main Symptoms of Heart Diseases
- Pressure or sharp pain behind the sternum (may radiate to the shoulder or neck).
- Shortness of breath, even at rest.
- Irregular pulse at rest and during moderate exertion.
- Presence of edema due to heart failure.
- General weakness and excessive fatigue during typical daily activities.
- Rapid fluctuations in blood pressure due to cardiac muscle pathology.
- Severe cough, which may occur in the presence of heart failure.
If you experience any of these symptoms, we recommend scheduling an appointment with a cardiologist for the diagnosis of your heart and cardiovascular system.