Treatment of cardiovascular diseases
Posted on October 28, 2008
Filed Under Heart Disease |
In the treatment of these health problems if the initial pass through changes in lifestyle such as the monitoring of a diet low in animal fats (reducing consumption of fatty meats, sausages, whole milk, eggs, fat pastry products, etc..), the practice of physical exercise on a regular basis and prevent overweight and high alcohol consumption. In some cases when these measures fail and it is necessary to use drugs.
Activities or measures for the prevention of cardiovascular disease
The following actions or activities have proven effective in promoting health and preventing disease:
* Practice exercise on a regular basis, tailored to the individual characteristics of each person.
* Avoid overweight and obesity, controlling diet.
* Follow a diet low in animal fats and rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, etc. (so-called Mediterranean diet). Determine the level of blood cholesterol at least every 5 years.
* Avoid alcohol.
* No smoking or quit smoking if.
* Measure and record your blood pressure regularly, at least every 2 years. Go to your doctor if figures persistently high blood pressure.
* Tetanus shot every 10 years and the flu every year, especially if you belong to any of the groups most at risk.
* Avoid excessive sun exposure.
* Early detection of some cancers such as colon, in patients with a family history of disease or risk factors.
* Early detection and treatment of patients with high risk factors for coronary artery disease, so common in men older than 40 years.
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