A healthy heart loves more

Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality globally. This is why, worldwide, a special importance is given to the prevention and treatment of these conditions, doctors, scientists and decision-makers, making permanent contributions to this. Research in the field has led, in recent years, to the development of innovative and truly revolutionary treatments. For example, earlier this year, scientists at the famous Harvard University, along with a group of doctors at the Boston Children's Hospital, announced the realization of a robot that can wrap around the heart, helping it to pump . This robot - virtually a soft, robotic sleeve that compresses the heart in the rhythm of beats and amplifies this way weakened cardiac functions - opens new treatment options for people suffering from heart failure. Unlike the currently available devices that help heart function, this robot does not come in direct contact with the blood, which reduces the risk of clotting and eliminates the need for a patient to take potentially dangerous anticoagulant drugs.

The new device will be able in the future to help a patient during a heart transplant or heart recovery. Moreover, the robot can be personalized according to the type of patient disability. Although it is still at the project stage, this breakthrough is in addition to other innovations announced in recent years in treating heart disease, such as minimally invasive techniques, through which patients are treated quickly and often discharged from the hospital the same day, or printing a model . Worrying Stories for RomaniansUnfortunately, in Romania, cardiovascular affections are an increasingly serious concern for specialists, but not necessarily for patients. According to statistics, about 60% of deaths registered annually in Romania are caused by a cardiovascular disease, which places Romania on the 4th place in Europe after Russia, Bulgaria and Hungary.

Of all cardiovascular diseases, hypertension is the most widespread cardiovascular risk factor, both in Romania and globally. By the age of 50, 1 in 5 people make hypertension, 1 out of 3 after the age of 50 and 2 out of 3 after the age of 65. It is estimated that over 8 million hypertensives are in Romania. Expert RecommendationsA heart beat averages about 100. 000 times a day or over 2.

5 billion times in a lifetime of 70 years. Prevention is therefore essential in this case. There are several major risk factors, whose elimination reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. One of the most important measures aimed at reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease is, according to specialists, quitting smoking. This custom alters and narrows blood vessels, increases cholesterol and blood pressure, smokers have a 6 times higher risk of myocardial infarction compared to non-smokers.

Secondly, it is very important that high blood pressure is controlled, including through a proper diet, and that cholesterol is kept constantly within the normal range. Also, an active life must be taken, of which regular exercise (at least 30 minutes a day) and movement, especially in the open air, should not be missed. These recommendations include maintaining a normal body weight, moderate alcohol consumption, and eliminating or at least reducing stress. .