Signs that the cardiologist should be seen

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

Not only are people more Seniors visit the cardiologist, but also the younger ones.It is extremely important to recognize that we are currently seeing heart attacks as early as the age of 30, "said Nacke.

The cardiologist stated that most young patients who visit the cardiologist's office "come with a major complaint: chest pain, palpitations and / or vertigo. "

" In these patients who do not smoke, are not diabetic, hypertensive and have no cholesterol problems, stress plays an important role in these symptoms, although chest pain can also be badociated with inflammation problems of the muscles, cartilage of the chest, gastroesophageal reflux, it is essential to rule out pericarditis, in these cases the intervention of a cardiologist is essential, "says Verónica Ríos, Cardiovascular Integral Cardiovascular Center of Ambar, House of Health

Caesar Chuquel, Cardiologist of the Comprehensive Cardiovascular Center of Ambar, explained that" the symptoms of chest pain, fatigue, palpitations, dizziness or loss of consciousness would be most common to consult with the cardiologist. "

" In order to make a definitive diagnosis, it is necessary to carry out the studies indicated in each case. These are echocardiography, a stress test in addition to the usual routine electrocardiogram, "Chuquel adds.

Symptoms to consider when consulting the cardiologist

1. Pay attention to chest pain. With the feeling of having the chest closed, half oppressed, it is a signal to be taken into account. It is always 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 sometimes extends to the arms and neck, so in this case, you should pay even more attention and go see a cardiologist to do a checkup [19659010] Before Dyspnea: the feeling of being out of breath. This can be by going up or down the stairs, doing exercises or even in everyday situations. While this may be related to respiratory illnesses, it may also be due to heart problems because what is happening is that it is unable to pump enough blood to provide blood. oxygen to the body
2. . . 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.
3. It is important to take into account the presence of palpitations or syncope. fainting. "Palpitations may be the symptom of an arrhythmia or an irregular heartbeat and it is usually necessary to do a study called Holter.As for syncope, it is a pathology which may indicate a cardiac pathology