• October 27th, 2023

Podcast #10 - It's so easy to prevent cardiovascular diseases, but it's like we're too lazy to live

Dr. Cristian Udroiu, cardiologist

Online consultations with cardiologists


Topics covered:

  • 20 years ago, the average age of heart attack patients was 70 years. Now half of the heart attack patients I treat are under 47 years;
  • The 5 major factors of cardiovascular disease;
  • Smoking as a risk factor;
  • Coffee does not cause cardiovascular distress;
  • Diabetes and dyslipidemia as risk factors;
  • Normal values ​​of LDL cholesterol must be below 110, and glycosylated hemoglobin below 6;
  • Cardiology guidelines have developed tests that calculate the risk of stroke over the next 10 years based on cholesterol levels, blood pressure and lifestyle;
  • High cholesterol doesn't hurt you, it kills you;
  • Obesity and sedentary lifestyle as risk factors;
  • Being active is extremely important; the release of endorphins is good for both the cardiovascular system and the brain;
  • The value of systolic pressure (first value) at any age, sex, weight, must be less than or equal to 130;
  • The second value of the pressure, the diastolic pressure, should be up to 8 - 9;
  • At a systolic blood pressure of 140, the arteriosclerotic process is initiated;
  • Diastolic pressure is increased by agitation, stress, nervousness. There are no pills to lower diastolic blood pressure;
  • The pulse should be between 50 and 70. A heart with a pulse of 90 is like an engine that will wear out quickly;
  • Symptoms that predict a heart attack. Pain in the left side of the chest is not the pain that heralds a heart attack;
  • Three recommendations for a healthier heart.