According to data from the World Heart Federation, more than 500 million people suffer from some type of cardiovascular diseases and, every year, 18.6 million die from this cause. In Mexico, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), 141,800 deaths were recorded due to this problem between January and August 2020, making it the main cause of deaths.
To avoid serious, irreversible consequences and even death from cardiovascular diseases, timely care is essential. Up to 90 percent of infected people can survive when treated in time, as reported by the National Institute of Cardiology “Ignacio Chávez”.
Ischemic heart disease is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases
Among the most common cardiovascular diseases, ischemic heart disease induced by the closure or narrowing of the coronary arteries due to cholesterol plaque and clots (which can cause acute myocardial infarction) is the main one. Likewise, more cases have been observed with heart failure, valvular disease or heart damage secondary to uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Among some of the symptoms of cardiovascular diseases, the following are usually found:
- Chest pain.
- Shortness of breath.
- Sweating.
- Nausea.
- Threw up.
- Fainting.
- Palpitations.
- Sudden death in some cases.
You should do 30 minutes of exercise a day
The Mexican health system is redoubling efforts for the prevention and care of patients with this type of cardiovascular diseases. Through the National Program for the Reduction of Mortality due to Acute Myocardial Infarction IAM_MX (Premia), established since 2017, it improves the quality of life and prognosis of patients with acute myocardial infarction.
On the other hand, the National Institute of Cardiology states that it is essential to carry out at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day, consume vegetables and fruits for breakfast, lunch and dinner and avoid processed foods, as well as go to at least once a year. medical examination to detect in time any physical alteration that is a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease.