The heart can give signals that something is wrong with him, and it is important not to ignore them. Headache, visual impairment, chest pain in physical activity, difficulty breathing, swelling of the lower extremities, short-term loss of consciousness and arrhythmia can indicate disorders in the work of the cardiovascular system. This was told by a cardiologist, a researcher at the laboratory of the cardiovascular aging of the RGNCI RNIMU named after N. I. Pirogov, the Ministry of Health of Russia Alexander Luzin in an interview with kp.ru (18+).
You can evaluate the work of the heart yourself, without preliminary consultation with the doctor, however, it is important to consider individual factors: gender, age, presence of chronic diseases, genetic predisposition and factors that increase the risk of heart disease.
According to Luzina, the episodes of the rapid heartbeat or tachycardia attacks do not always speak of heart pathologies, since such conditions can be caused by other factors, for example, nervous overstrain or physical depletion. Nevertheless, these symptoms should not be neglected.
“As for tachycardia, bouts of a rapid heartbeat, first of all, it is necessary to decide what type of rhythm a person has and what is the cause of these disorders, it is often not due to the work of the cardiovascular system,” the cardiologist said.
The cardiologist advised at the first signs of dysfunction to seek a consultation with a specialist and undergo a comprehensive cardiological examination. This is especially true for people suffering from chronic diseases, or persons included in the high -risk group. Timely diagnosis helps to prevent the development of serious complications and maintain the health of the heart for a long time, Luzina emphasized.
Attention! The article is informational in nature and is not a replacement for a medical consultation. To make a diagnosis and prescribe treatment, consult your doctor.
