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Cardiology Specialist Assoc. Prof. stated that some precautions should be taken to prevent the development of arteriosclerosis and to prevent heart attack. Dr. Mutlu Güngör said that smoking damages the inner surface of the vein, known as the endothelium, and increases blood clotting by reducing the fluidity of the blood. “In a damaged endothelium, the risk of vascular occlusion increases with the increase in clotting,” said Güngör, adding, “Smoking also increases blood pressure and causes endothelial damage by causing shrinkage in the vessels. Atherosclerosis is much more common in patients who smoke. Leg vein occlusions are almost exclusively seen in smokers. Another precaution that should be taken apart from smoking is blood pressure control. The pressure inside the vein is defined as 'blood pressure'. The higher the blood pressure, the greater the trauma to the inner surface of the vessel. For this reason, blood pressure must be kept within normal limits. Hypertension refers to values above 130/80 mmHg. The point that should not be forgotten here is that both systolic and diastolic blood pressure should be within normal limits. Even a high value is sufficient for the definition of hypertension. Although it varies from patient to patient, medical treatment is generally required at values above 135/85 mmHg. Lifestyle changes are also effective in blood pressure control. Salt-free diet, regular exercise, and weight control can be as effective as medical treatment in controlling blood pressure, especially in young patients. An important point to remember about blood pressure is that hypertension does not usually cause clinical complaints. That's why, even if there are no complaints, it is necessary to have blood pressure measured at least once a month, and in cases above 130/80 mmHg, a doctor's examination is necessary," he said.
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Assoc. Prof. emphasized the importance of diagnosing and treating conditions that increase the risk of heart diseases. Dr. Mutlu Güngör said that diabetes, also known as diabetes, is known as one of the most common causes of cardiovascular occlusion, and that excess sugar in the blood accumulates on the inner surface of the arteries and causes arteriosclerosis.
Underlining that regular medical check-ups are one of the most important factors in protecting against heart diseases, Assoc. Dr. Güngör said, “The majority of patients who have a heart attack do not describe any significant complaints before the attack. In addition, chronic diseases may not show clinical symptoms before end organ damage develops. Therefore, especially people in the risk group must have annual check-ups. "These checks are more important for postmenopausal women, male patients over the age of forty, smokers and diabetic patients," he said.
