The Ministry of Health listed the symptoms for contacting a cardiologist

Shortness of breath even during normal physical activity, swelling of the legs and increased blood pressure can be signs of heart problems and require consultation with a cardiologist. This was announced on September 13 by Sergey Boytsov, Director General of the Chazov National Research Medical Center of Cardiology, Chief freelance cardiologist at the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

""You should consult a cardiologist or a general practitioner as planned if you experience shortness of breath under the stresses that you previously easily overcame, for example, if you suddenly noticed that you had to stop on the third floor when climbing the stairs," he said in an interview with RIA Novosti."

Fighters also noted that the reason for going to the doctor may be cardiac arrhythmias and high blood pressure.

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On August 27, Fighters said that an ambulance should be called if blood pressure rises above 180 to 120. According to the specialist, the level of systolic pressure can be controlled using medications agreed upon in advance with the doctor in order to prevent dangerous increases in indicators.