Mehiläinen Health Care Agreement
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Published 6/4/2018
Heart and cardiovascular diseases are common national diseases among Finns. The treatment of heart diseases is individualized and always planned according to needs. The treatment of heart and cardiovascular diseases is primarily based on lifestyle changes and managing risk factors. The majority of those with heart and cardiovascular diseases also require permanent medication. Cardiologists, who are specialists in heart and cardiovascular diseases, treat these conditions.
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When symptoms of heart and cardiovascular diseases appear, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. A physical doctor's visit is often required for examinations; a phone appointment alone is not sufficient.
In acute or urgent situations, such as sudden severe chest pain or intense shortness of breath, call the emergency number 112 immediately.
Cardiovascular diseases often develop slowly over the years, and in the early stages, they can be completely asymptomatic. Symptoms typically appear only when the disease has progressed further or when the oxygen supply to the heart muscle has significantly decreased. The intensity and manifestations of symptoms vary according to the type and severity of the disease. The most common cardiovascular diseases are coronary artery disease, heart failure, and cerebrovascular disorders.
When symptoms of cardiovascular diseases appear, it is important to seek a doctor's reception as soon as possible.
Heart and cardiovascular diseases are conditions that impair the normal functioning of the circulatory system. The most common of these are coronary artery disease, heart failure, cerebrovascular disorders, high blood pressure, and lipid metabolism disorders.
Heart and cardiovascular diseases often have lifestyle-related risk factors.
Risk factors for heart and cardiovascular diseases include:
Men have a higher risk of developing heart and cardiovascular diseases than women, as women's lifestyles are generally better than men's, and female hormones provide protection against disease.
The most significant risk factor and protective factor is heredity. If there are many family members with heart and cardiovascular diseases, and they have developed the disease relatively young, it is advisable to address other risk factors even more. Healthy lifestyle choices are always beneficial.
The heart is examined with the following heart tests:
If there are many relatives with heart or arterial diseases, consider having your heart structure examined with an ultrasound and, for example, investigating potential early coronary artery disease with coronary artery computed tomography. The treatment of diseases is individualized and based on both symptoms and the risk of heart events.
Heart and cardiovascular diseases are a major public health challenge as they cause a lot of disability, hospital stays, and premature deaths. Treatment costs, medication expenses, and lost work years result in significant economic losses for society.
