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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor General Internal Medicine - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Cardiovascular disease is one of the most dangerous diseases today with a very high mortality rate. The disease often has a complicated course, high treatment costs, and greatly affects the patients themselves, their families and society. Cardiovascular screening is one of the preventive measures, detecting diseases and early disease risks for timely and effective treatment.
1. Why do you need a cardiovascular screening?
According to the World Health Organization WHO, every year around the world about 17.5 million people die from cardiovascular diseases. The number of people with cardiovascular disease is increasing and showing signs of rejuvenation. About 20% of the Vietnamese population is suffering from cardiovascular diseases and hypertension. The Vietnam Heart Association predicts that the proportion of young people aged 25 years and older with high blood pressure is increasing.
Thus, cardiovascular disease is not only a threat to the elderly, but it can also "attack" anyone. Cardiovascular screening is one of the ways to protect the health of yourself and your family.
Common cardiovascular diseases include: Hypertension, heart failure, cerebrovascular accident, chronic myocardial ischemia, mitral valve regurgitation... Symptoms of cardiovascular disease are diverse such as: Shortness of breath , chest pain, heart palpitations, feeling the contractions in the heart... When you see any abnormal signs, you should immediately go to the hospital for timely examination and treatment.
2. What does cardiovascular screening include?
Diabetes and heart disease are two diseases that are closely related. Cardiovascular disease is one of the complications of diabetes. In contrast, patients with cardiovascular diseases, if they have diabetes, will be dangerous, affecting the treatment of the disease. Therefore, cardiovascular screening is often accompanied by tests to check for diabetes.
There are many cardiology addresses in Hanoi that are rated as prestigious and quality. Among them, Vinmec International General Hospital is a high-quality cardiovascular examination facility chosen by many people.
3. Why should you have a heart check-up at Vinmec?
Modern equipment, applying advanced technology: Vinmec owns the most modern machines and equipment in the country, supporting the effective detection and treatment of cardiovascular diseases such as: Imaging system High-resolution 128-sequence CT, 1.5 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging system, ultrasound, electrocardiogram system... Leading team of experts, doctors, medical staff in the field of heart circuit, skilled, rich experience, improve treatment efficiency. The infrastructure is luxurious, modern and clean, creating the best conditions for patients during examination and treatment.
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