All your burning health questions answered by the professionals. This week, we're discussing the topic of heart health...
“I have recently taken early retirement after losing a friend before his time to a heart attack. I had never put much thought into it but this has really made me reassess myself. I am quite worried about the same happening to me and I often have trouble sleeping from the thoughts. Is it worth having my heart checked? Can I just do this or do I need a reason other than for my own peace of mind?”
Coronary artery disease remains the leading cause of death in Ireland, and specifically the commonest cause of someone dying suddenly. I am frequently asked to see patients who have had friends or family suffer a similar fate. However, the short answer to the question is yes, all adults should be checked for risk factors that lead to heart attacks. Moreover, if patients are high risk and asymptomatic, or have symptoms , there are a variety of tests we can perform.
A healthy diet, regular moderate intensity exercise, stress management, quitting smoking, regular good quality sleep and losing weight are important undertakings. Beyond lifestyle modification, routine health surveillance is very important; all healthy adults should be checked for risk factors. If none are identified, this is not the end, checks should be repeated regularly.
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