Recognize heart weakness: Experts provide information in the Helios Clinic!

Recognize heart weakness: Experts provide information in the Helios Clinic!

In the Helios Clinic Wesermarsch in Nordenham, everything revolves around the heart! On Wednesday, November 6th, the event "Strengthen your heart - recognize and treat heart weakness" takes place. The experts Dr. Mohammed Hejazi, chief physician of internal medicine, and Davide Civita, senior physician of cardiology, will present the latest progress in diagnostics and therapy for heart failure from 4 p.m. It is not only informed about drug approaches, but also about the influence of a healthy lifestyle and the role of digital technologies such as telemedicine, which can significantly increase the quality of life of those affected.

alarming numbers and symptoms

The Helios Clinic draws attention to a terrifying reality: In Germany, up to four million people suffer from heart failure! This serious illness means that the heart can no longer pump enough blood and oxygen into the body, which leads to serious damage to the heart, brain, kidneys and muscles. Typical symptoms are shortness of breath, even with a slight exertion and a significant restriction of performance. "Heart weakness is one of the most common causes of hospital stays, especially among older people," warns Dr. Hejazi.

Unfortunately, the disease is often recognized too late, which can have serious consequences. "Our goal is to raise awareness of the population and to clarify modern therapies that enable a significant improvement in the prognosis," emphasizes the chief doctor. The symptoms can occur gradually, and early detection is crucial to maintain the quality of life and avoid serious complications. On the day of the event, Dr. Hejazi and his team ready to answer individual questions and to inform about the various prevention and therapy options. A visit to the clinic's cardiac catheter laboratory rounds off the program!