Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death among the population and are often caused not only by genetic factors, but also by environmental ones. In particular, risk factors are often linked to bad habits and behaviors, such as incorrect nutrition and lifestyle. In fact, following a healthy diet and having an active lifestyle, away from smoking and alcohol abuse, are basic principles for a peaceful existence. It is equally important to carry out periodic tests and checks, especially after a certain age. For example, those who are 60 years old must have these checks for a long and happy life.
Furthermore, learning to listen to your body, especially your heart, is very important, especially if you are predisposed to having certain altered values. In particular with diabetes and high cholesterol between 40 and 50 years this preventive examination extends the life. This is in particular the CT scan of the heart, a very important test when the presence of certain coronary pathologies is suspected. Sometimes hectic racing, family and work worries, and advancing age can lead to underestimating certain symptoms, which could cost us dearly. In fact, there are 3 confusing symptoms that at 50 indicate that the heart is under strain.
With diabetes and high cholesterol between the ages of 40 and 50, this preventive examination extends life
Many cardiovascular diseases are caused by diseases such as diabetes or high cholesterol, which is why, in these cases, it is essential to carry out specific checks. Coronary CT is a life-saving diagnostic test as it can recognize atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. In particular, it is a non-invasive examination capable of producing 3D and high-definition images of the coronary arteries. In this way their state of health is assessed. This examination is particularly important in the following cases:
- patients who have already undergone revascularization with stents and bypasses;
- patients presenting with chest pain and all other tests have not yielded results;
- in the presence of subjects who have multiple cardiovascular risk factors due to hypercholesterolemia, smoking, diabetes, stress, familiarity, hypertension;
- patients who need to undergo surgery.
This examination, therefore, is considered screening, as it allows us to understand if the patient is healthy and does not need urgent treatment. In fact, with a preventive diagnosis, pathologies can be diagnosed which, if not taken promptly, can lead to death.
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Beware, beats above 90 and heart racing at rest increase this risk