Today, the problem of the mortality of the able-bodied population due to various diseases is very urgent. One of the first places in this "black list" is occupied by diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Whether prophylaxis is necessary?
Despite the fact that in recent years, medicine has advanced in this area and achieved considerable results, the problem remains. In connection with the above, there is a serious concern of many citizens for their life and health, as well as for the health of family and friends.
But absolutely every doctor will tell you that the best treatment is nothing more than prevention. It is much easier to prevent the occurrence of a disease in advance than to fight its consequences in the future. Therefore, further we will discuss the most effective recommended methods of preventing cardiovascular diseases.
Doctors conditionally subdivide all methods of cardiovascular diseases prevention into two groups:
- drug prevention;
- non-pharmacological prophylaxis.
In addition, there is a more global division into primary and secondary prevention. Let's consider each of them separately.
Initial measures
Primary prophylaxis of cardiovascular diseases involves such measures of influence on the body that are designed to prevent and eliminate the occurrence of risk factors for atherosclerotic diseases.
It is aimed primarily at changing lifestyles, as well as identifying bad habits that can contribute to the development of the disease of the cardiovascular system and eliminate them whenever possible.
In addition, various cultural and social factors are included, such as providing citizens with access to health care, providing time for their health, providing incentives and many others.
Interestingly, to drugs that are used for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases include such a well-known remedy as Aspirin.
And, naturally, it is impossible not to include in this list the filling of knowledge gaps in citizens in the field of prevention of cardiovascular diseases. When talking about measures to prevent cardiovascular disease in a particular patient, then it is about the following actions:
- Full refusal from smoking.
- Regular monitoring of blood pressure.
- Taking small doses of Aspirin (for people with a real risk of such a disease).
Also, the problem of excess weight does not remain without attention. If it exists, then it should be correct methods to minimize it, since it is an important factor in the occurrence of such diseases.
Follow-up prophylaxis
As for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases, it is applicable to those who already have a problem. Here the main goal is to prevent relapses, reduce their frequency and complication rate, reduce the number of cases and shorten the period of hospitalization.
Doctors have been diagnosed with diseases that, according to their clinical signs, define the patient as a high-risk group
- atherosclerosis ;
- aneurysm;
- diabetes mellitus and others.
If the patient is assigned to a risk group, this immediately implies a targeted medication.
The earlier you begin to apply measures to prevent heart disease, the less likely that they will touch you. After all, nothing reduces the risk of the appearance of any disease, including cardiovascular, as care for your body.