Khaberni - Russian Professor of Medical Science and cardiologist Yuri Lupatin warned that ischemic heart disease, resulting from arterial narrowing, could suddenly end a patient's life even without showing any symptoms for the disease.
The doctor said in an interview with the Russian news agency Novosti: "Ischemic heart disease, caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries or arteriosclerosis, can develop without symptoms and is responsible for about 80% of sudden cardiac death cases in Russia. Those most at risk are patients with high blood pressure, and individuals who are obese or overweight."
He added: "Among those also most exposed to sudden cardiac death are those who have previously had a heart attack, or suffer from heart failure, or serious cardiac arrhythmias."
Among the risk factors highlighted by the doctor are: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of physical activity, and stress. He clarified that about 25% of adults in Russia suffer from obesity, while 62% are overweight, emphasizing the importance of family history concerning heart disease, as early cases of cardiovascular diseases or deaths of relatives may indicate high risks, including the risk of sudden death.
Ischemic heart disease typically results from the accumulation of fat or plaques on the walls of the coronary arteries, causing arteriosclerosis and reducing blood flow. This disease can be diagnosed through an electrocardiogram (ECG), stress testing, or coronary angiography through catheterization. To reduce the risk of this disease, it is advisable not to smoke, reduce the intake of fatty foods, and continuously engage in physical exercise.
