On the World’s Heart Day, physicians of the medical center in Bujanovac said that 70 to 80 percent of the patients who are examined at that institution suffer from cardiovascular diseases.

Two-thirds of the patients in the municipality of Bujanovac, who daily seek help at Bujanovac health center, have problems with heart diseases.

"The internal – cardiac care department has most patients at the health center in Bujanovac.  We are visited by patients with the symptoms of high blood pressure, those who suffered from heart attacks, as well as by those suffering from angina pectoris. That means that 70 to 80 percent of  the patients have heart problems, "said Snezana Zlatković, a specialist at the  internal department.

A specialist in general medicine, Adnan Salihu, gave the residents of Bujanovac some tips for avoiding heart problems.

"An important factor in cardiovascular diseases is high blood pressure. All patients are given the advice to measure their blood pressure as often as possible.  Smoking is also very harmful, while diabetes is one of the factors that affects cardiovascular diseases. In order to avoid these diseases, it is advisable to engage in physical activities for at least 30 minutes a day, "said doctor Salihu.

Mostly affected by cardiovascular diseases are the patients between 30 and 50 years of age, while the causes of cardiovascular problems are genetic factors, stress, wrong diet and a lack of physical activity.  

On the World’s Heart Day, doctors said that patients are required to visit their chosen doctors at least once per year and to have their laboratory tests done, so that they could avoid health problems in a timely fashion.

Source: Titulli