Respiration difficulty, fast fatigue, sharpening of pressure. All this can be not only the result of stress or fatigue. Such signals often testify to premature aging of blood vessels, which remains unnoticed by young people. Cardiologist Ivan Jeffkin told Gazeta.ru how to recognize early signs and maintain heart health.
"The walls of blood vessels with age lose elasticity and become tougher. This disrupts the normal blood flow and force the heart to work under more workload. The accelerated aging of blood vessels leads to a reduction in heart walls, hypertension and pumping function. The internal wall of blood vessels is disrupted, inflammation and cholesterol shields, early manifestations of atherosclerosis. Together, this increases the risk of serious cardiovascular disease, "he explained.
Four factors most often lead to premature aging, smoking, poor food, low physical activity and chronic stress. Cigarettes damage blood vessels and incite inflammation. Diet with salt, fat and sugar increases blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Lack of physical exercises reduces vascular wall tone, contributing to weighting weight. Permanent stress and lack of sleep raise hormones levels that narrow the arteries and prevent the recovery of blood vessels during sleep.
"The history of family cardiovascular diseases is an important risk factor. If the close relatives under the age of 60 had a heart attack, stroke or heart stop, then pay more attention to the health of your blood vessels. Genetic disorders such as family hyperpeopleermic (hereditary disease, in which case the level of "bad" cholesterol climbs from the youth) can lead to an early atherosclerosis. Men are also in the risk group. Their blood vessels grow faster due to hormone and behavioral features. Heredity defines the initial conditions, but the lifestyle is very determined to risk, "the doctor said.
Early signs of vascular changes may include stable high blood pressure, accelerated heartbreak, irregular heartbreak, decuration reduction and fast fatigue. They are possible headaches, dizziness and ringing. In men, the decrease in potential in men can be the first marker of vascular disorders. These signals are often ignored, although they show that the cardiovascular system is unable to overcome overload.
"Ultrasound examination of the square arteries in the Prefinical stage, according to the wall thickness, helps to discover vascular changes. These methods allow you to detect the decrease in elasticity and the beginning of atherosclerosis. The ESG and the ultrasound examination of the heart show how vascular changes affect the heart. For example, they record the thickening of the walls or decrease in weakening ability (the heart is weaker between contractions, which makes it difficult for its normal activities.) The doctor can also mean blood tests, cholesterol, glucose, C-reactive protein (in the body, including hidden inflammation). "The raised values of these indicators testify to the high risk of inflammation and vascular disorders," he said.
The most reliable way to maintain vascular health is regular physical activity, a balanced diet and abandonment of bad habits. Specialists recommend at least 60-90 minutes a day for moderate physical activity, such as a quick walk, swimming or cycling, to maintain a vascular tone and lower blood pressure. The diet should include vegetables, fish, complete grains and limited to salt, sugar and fatty foods. In addition, respiratory exercises, massage and thermal treatment. can help. They improve blood flow, reduce the level of stress and have a favorable effect on the arterial tone. However, all methods must be agreed with a doctor.
"Even moderate but stable deviations can cause help. High blood pressure, heart rhythm disorders, tolerance of physical exercise. The young people, whose family there are cases of cardiovascular diseases, are advised to proceed to preventive research after 30 years of age, even in the absence of symptoms. "Early diagnosis helps maintain the health of blood vessels and prevent complications," said the cardiologist.
Translation of: Euromedia24.com
