What are the symptoms of heart disease?

Most people know that chest pain and pressure are typical symptoms of heart disease, but there are also many atypical symptoms of the disease, such as shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness and swollen legs.

There are also differences in symptoms between men and women.

What tests should I take?

Exercise tests, imaging tests, or other invasive tests can help your doctor understand the condition in detail and make a definitive diagnosis.

What is the ideal blood pressure?

High blood pressure can lead to heart attacks and other serious health problems, such as aneurysms, strokes and cognitive decline.

For most adults, the optimal blood pressure control range is less than 120/80 MMHG.

How much should "bad" cholesterol be controlled?

Because excess "bad" cholesterol can be deposited in the blood vessels and increase the risk of heart disease, it must be strictly controlled, and should be below 3.4 mmol/l in healthy adults and 1.8 to 2.6 mmol/l in people with cardiovascular disease.

Do I need to take aspirin every day?

Taking a daily low-dose aspirin under the guidance of a doctor can help prevent heart attacks by preventing platelets from sticking together to form blood clots.

But this treatment option doesn't work for everyone, can increase the risk of bleeding in some people, and doesn't prevent it in healthy people.

What activities should I avoid?

For people with healthy hearts, most exercise is harmless.

However, if you have an underlying serious medical condition, such as cancer or blocked arteries, it is recommended not to do aerobic exercise and strength training.

Will family history affect my diagnosis?

The risk factors and probability of heart disease are closely related to family history and heredity.

Therefore, patients should take the initiative to inform the doctor to help accurately assess the disease.

It's important for a cardiologist to know if you're experiencing heart attack symptoms, such as fatigue, difficulty breathing when lying down, and rapid, irregular heartbeat.

The patient must tell the specialist about any previous or current major illnesses and provide details: how long ago, for how long, the medications taken during this period, and what surgery has been done.

What should I do in my daily life to prevent heart disease?

While there is nothing you can do about your family history, there are ways to reduce other risk factors for heart disease, such as controlling blood pressure, lipids, blood sugar, and smoking and alcohol limits.

Where can I get health science information?

Patients can consult specialists, or look at websites, newspapers, and magazines with a medical background, which can provide you with more reliable knowledge of disease prevention and treatment.