Signs that indicate that one should go to a cardiologist

July 2, 2018 – 00:00
More and more young people have cardiovascular problems due to a frenetic lifestyle that causes symptoms.

The current frenütico lifestyle, stress and bad habits cause more young people to suffer from cardiovascular disease, so that specialists have emphasized the importance of recognizing the signs that indicate that a person should go to a cardiologist. [19659003] Luciana Nacke, a cardiologist and echocardiographer at the House of Health's amber cardiovascular health center, said, "Attendance at the Young Adult Cardiology Clinic has been a marked trend for many years."

"We attribute this to the increase in obesity, lack of physical activity, poor eating habits and increased stress.

It is not only the elderly who visit the cardiologist, but also the younger ones.

It is vital to recognize that we are currently experiencing heart attacks. heart from the age of 30 years, "said Nacke.

Young patients

The cardiologist said that the largest The young patients who consult the cardiologist's office" complain about it. " a major complaint: chest pain, palpitations and / or vertigo. "

" In these patients who do not smoke, they are not diabetic, hypertensive and have no problems with cholesterol, "he says. estrus plays an important role in these symptoms, although chest pain may also be badociated with inflammation problems of the muscles, cartilage of the chest, gastroesophageal reflux, it is essential to exclude the Pericarditis: The intervention of a cardiologist is fundamental, "said Verónica Ríos, cardiologist at Cardiovascular Integral Center Amber, Casa de Salud.

Studies Indicated

In turn, CÚsar Chuquel, cardiologist at the Amber Cardiovascular Center, explained that "symptoms of chest pain, fatigue, palpitations, dizziness or loss of consciousness would be the most common consult with the cardiologist. "[19659003]" To carry out a definitive diagnosis it is necessary to carry out the studies indicated in each case.The most frequent are echocardiography, a stress test in addition of the usual electrocardiogram, "adds Chuquel.

Symptoms

1 – Pay attention to chest pain At the sensation of having the chest closed, half down, it is a signal to be taken into account

It is still the same place always, often in the center and with a duration of about one minute.

This symptom can be noticed after physical exercises and s & Sometimes extends to # To the arms and the neck, then in this case you should be more careful and go see a cardiologist for a checkup.

2 – Before dyspnea: the feeling of being out of breath. down the stairs, doing exercises or even in everyday situations.

Although this may be related to respiratory illnesses, it may also be due to heart problems, as what happens is that e is unable to pump enough blood to provide the same. oxygen to the body.

3 – Frequent headaches. In cases where the headache accompanies fatigue, it is important to pay attention and consult the cardiologist, as this can be a symptom of hypertension.

4 – It is important to consider the presence of palpitations or syncope or "fainting."

Palpitations may be a symptom of arrhythmia or an irregular heartbeat and it is usually necessary to do a study called Holter.

With regard to syncope is a condition that may indicate a cardiac pathology. .

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