The focus is on heart failure: Experts provide tips on prevention and diagnostics

The focus is on heart failure: Experts provide tips on prevention and diagnostics

heart failure, also known as heart failure, has become a frequent diagnosis in Germany, which triggers around 450,000 hospital admissions every year. This alarming number underlines the need for intensive education and prevention. As part of the Herzwochen in November, the German Heart Foundation organizes various events to inform about cardiovascular diseases and to raise awareness of symptoms and causes. In Mönchengladbach, the three cardiological departments of the hospitals took part in this campaign with a telephone campaign. Many readers of the Rheinische Post have used the opportunity to obtain valuable information.

As part of this telephone campaign, callers reported on their health problems. A 75-year-old man without previous illnesses noticed dizziness and pressure on the chest. Professor Patrick Horn, chief physician at the Elisabeth Hospital, recommended various examinations such as an EKG and an ultrasound examination of the heart. In addition, the blood pressure values should be checked in order to check possible deposits in the coronary arteries that could affect blood supply to the heart.

collaboration of cardiologists

A caller brought his concerns about circulatory disorders and received positive news about medication treatment from Professor Emmanuel Chorianopoulos, chief physician at the Maria Hilf. A 70-year-old who struggles with angina pectoris, a painful chest, received advice on further therapy options. Professor Lars Lickfett, the chief physician at Bethesda, also advised to carry out a heart stress test and emphasized the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring for the effectiveness of treatment.

The doctor emphasized that high blood pressure and coronary heart disease are often triggered for heart failure. Professor Chorianopoulos emphasized that the diagnosis should be carried out individually and based on the anamnesis interview. Sometimes it is necessary to examine the lungs in order to identify the causes of the symptoms.

The doctors agreed that heart failure is a disease that occurs often in the age group between 70 and 80 years. With the increase in cardiological treatment methods, more and more people survive a heart attack and thus represent a growing risk group for heart failure, as Professor Lickfett stated.

The importance of prevention is particularly emphasized in this context. Risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure and an unhealthy diet should be avoided. It is also recommended to move regularly and pay attention to a low -salt diet. Professor Horn pointed out that many processed foods, such as sausage and finished products, have high salt content, which can lead to high blood pressure.

For younger patients with slightly increased blood pressure, a change in lifestyle and regular physical activity can cause positive changes. These preventive approaches are crucial to counteract the development of heart failure in old age and to promote heart health.