Longer and better quality of life, prevention of heart disease and stroke, and the importance of cardiovascular screening – these are among the issues that experts are highlighting on World Heart Day. It has been celebrated on the last Sunday of September every year since 2000, at the initiative of the World Heart Federation and the WHO.
Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of death in recent years. Worldwide, nearly 20 million people die from these diseases every year, accounting for more than a third of all deaths. Unfortunately, Hungary has remained in the bottom group in this field.
It is important to identify the risk factors
In addition to lifestyle factors such as excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle and stress, other factors such as high lipid levels, high uric acid levels, high blood sugar levels and high creatinine levels can increase the risk of heart disease. These parameters can be easily detected in the blood at HR-Pharma’s laboratory in Szeged, and thus risk factors affecting the individual can be identified. In case of unfavorable laboratory test results, follow-up is recommended after lifestyle changes or medical treatment.
Lifestyle change, screening, and examination
Achieving optimal blood pressure, as well as normal cholesterol and body weight, regular physical activity and giving up smoking can reduce the risk of heart disease. It’s never too late to start changing your lifestyle, as losing just a few kilos can improve your results. Regular exercise, especially cardio exercise recommended for patients with cardiac diseases, can bring additional benefits. This is particularly important in men, who are more likely to suffer from this type of disease, or who have a family history of heart attack or stroke, or who may be under greater physical or psychological stress. Even in the absence of complaints, cardiovascular screening is recommended at least every two years, and in the case of complaints such as fatigue, reduced performance, chest or stomach pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, loss of consciousness without any previous symptoms, it is recommended to consult a specialist immediately and seek treatment if necessary.
For the protection of our heart: quick blood sampling and lab test in Szeged
Cardiac PLUS laboratory package from HR-Pharma, includes not only the basic risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, but also more detailed tests for specific risk factors – homocysteine, myoglobin – as well as thyroid regulation and muscle function.