Cardiologist named the first sign of heart problems

Yaroslav Ashikhmin, a general practitioner, cardiologist, member of the European Society of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, told what sign can indicate the presence of heart problems.

In conversation with Lenta.Ru On Wednesday, April 23, he pointed out that the symptoms are most often not associated with hypertension, high blood pressure and headache. The first sign of heart problems is a decrease in exercise tolerance. In the process, there may be a sharp pain in the chest.

Ashikhmin urged to undergo medical examinations, monitor lipid levels and not wait for symptoms to appear, regularly checking with a doctor.

According to the expert, for prevention, glucose and cholesterol levels should be regularly checked, body weight and blood pressure monitored, and a Mediterranean diet should be followed. For example, cholesterol should be below 3.0, if it is higher, it indicates a violation of lipid metabolism. Blood pressure should be no higher than 130 over 80. The glucose level should not exceed 5.5. It is also important to control bad habits.

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Earlier in the day, Professor of Cardiology Philip Kopylov in an interview with the website kp.ru He said that lifestyle changes are an effective way to reduce blood pressure. According to him, according to international standards, at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week is recommended. It is advisable to devote 40-60 minutes to this every day, notes 360.ru .

On the same day, Lyudmila Palatkina, a cardiologist, warned that a sharp increase in physical activity was dangerous for the elderly. In conversation with Life.ru She said that with a sharp increase in activity, hypertensive crises can occur in the elderly. Also, due to general weakness and fatigue, there is a risk of falling and getting a fracture. In addition, there is a danger of chest pain or even a heart attack, the risk of blood clots, writes RT.

Earlier in April, cardiologist Natalia Zolotareva warned that vaping and smoking accelerate the formation of atherosclerotic plaques and provoke arterial spasm. In addition, unhealthy diet and stress can lead to heart problems.