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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Cao Thanh Tam - Cardiologist - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital. Master - Doctor Cao Thanh Tam has many years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseasesWhen the blood vessels gradually harden and reduce elasticity, it will make the heart work harder, this condition, if it goes on for a long time, will make the heart muscle thicken, causing cardiovascular diseases in the elderly. .
1. Common cardiovascular diseases in the elderly
Common cardiovascular diseases in the elderly are atherosclerosis, which causes the structure of blood vessels to change, the lumen of the vessel to narrow, and the wall to thicken.These changes lead to diseases such as:
High blood pressure; Atherosclerosis of blood vessels causes myocardial ischemia; cerebral ischemia More severe than causing myocardial infarction; brain stroke Heart rhythm disturbances; Heart failure
2. What causes cardiovascular disease in the elderly?
When the cardiovascular system begins to age, the blood vessels will gradually decrease their elasticity, causing atherosclerosis, causing the blood vessel to narrow, the heart must work harder to be able to supply enough blood to nourish the cells. cells, parts of the body, especially the brain.Atherosclerosis causes blood flow to increase, flow pressure increases, causing hypertension - one of the common cardiovascular diseases in the elderly. When the heart has to work harder, especially the strength and number of contractions, it will eventually lead to heart failure.
Blood vessels are harden and gradually decrease in elasticity, making the heart work harder in both contraction strength and heart rate, this condition if it goes on for a long time will make the heart wall thicken, while The blood vessels (including coronary arteries) are narrowed and narrowed, leading to myocardial ischemia, the most dangerous is myocardial infarction.
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3. What should elderly people do when they see symptoms of cardiovascular disease?
When experiencing symptoms such as: angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, sudden increase or decrease in blood pressure, ... it is necessary to quickly bring the elderly to the hospital or health departments with cardiology specialties for treatment. health check-ups and consultations.4. How to prevent cardiovascular disease in the elderly
To prevent common cardiovascular diseases in the elderly, it is necessary to:Build and adhere to a healthy, scientific diet, avoid eating a lot of fat, because fat will cause cholesterol in the blood. high . When blood cholesterol is high, it will build up plaque in the walls of blood vessels, causing atherosclerosis, leading to myocardial infarction. Elderly people who are obese need to lose weight to prevent cardiovascular diseases in the elderly. Abstain from alcohol, beer, tobacco. Nicotine in cigarettes will increase heart rate, increase blood pressure, reduce oxygen, increase blood clotting and damage blood vessel walls... Drinking a lot of alcohol increases triglycerides will face the risk of heart attack and stroke. Increase physical activity to help increase energy expenditure, lower blood cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure. The exercise will increase the strength of the muscles, help the heart and blood vessels increase good elasticity and flexibility. Many studies also show that people who do not regularly or do not exercise will face a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases than those who work hard and exercise, exercise their body. It is necessary to limit and avoid stress and anxiety. When you are stressed, your heart rate increases and blood pressure increases.
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Regular monitoring and periodic physical examination are the best measures to prevent the progression of cardiovascular disease in the elderly.
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