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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Tran Quoc Tuan - Emergency Resuscitation Doctor - Emergency Resuscitation Department - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General HospitalCardiovascular diseases are the leading health concern in the world, anyone can develop cardiovascular disease, especially when over 40 years old. Many risk factors can lead to cardiovascular disease, some of which cannot be changed.
1. Unmodifiable cardiovascular risk factors
1.1 Age According to epidemiological studies, with increasing age, the risk of cardiovascular events increases. It is possible that because the heart has worked for a long time, the ability to contract will be weakened, the heart wall becomes thicker, the arteries may have hardened and lost their elasticity.
When the cardiovascular system begins to age, it will cause many cardiovascular diseases in the elderly such as hypertension, heart failure, myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, ... According to statistics, up to 80% of patients People who die from stroke, 82% of people who die from coronary heart disease and 85% of people who die from heart failure are older than 65.
1.2 Gender At a young age, the proportion of men with cardiovascular disease is higher. women. However, in the post-menopausal age, the rate of cardiovascular diseases in women increases and is similar to that of men. Some studies suggest that the decline in hormones experienced by women during menopause increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
1.3 Inherited in the family Many studies have shown that cardiovascular disease can be passed on from parents to children. If a parent or sibling has heart disease, their children and siblings have a higher risk of developing the disease. The rate of children with heart disease in families with a history of cardiovascular disease will be three times higher than in families with no history of heart disease. If your closest blood relative (sister or mother) dies of a heart attack before age 55, you're more likely to have heart disease before age 65.
1.4 Race The risk of cardiovascular disease is related to race, as African Americans have higher rates of high blood pressure and diabetes than Caucasians, Africans and South Asians have higher rates heart disease and stroke higher than other regions,...
2. What can be done to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?
Làm gì để giảm nguy cơ mắc bệnh tim mạch?
Although it is not possible to reduce age, change sex, genetics or race, but if you change your lifestyle and activities, follow a healthy diet, reduce fat, limit alcohol and tobacco. Increasing physical activity, being optimistic, happy, and avoiding stress can limit the risk of disease. In addition, regular cardiovascular examination periodically to detect risks so that early treatment and intervention measures can be taken is a very important factor to help protect health against the dangers of these diseases. cardiovascular disease.
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Article referenced source: Vietnam Cardiology Association
