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According to the World Heart Federation, cardiovascular disease accounts for approximately one in three deaths worldwide. Some cardiovascular conditions may develop without noticeable symptoms, while other warning signs can be easily overlooked. As a result, the condition may only be detected at an advanced stage or after a serious cardiovascular event.
Dr Ngo Chi Hieu, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology Department, Hanoi French Hospital, advises people to pay attention to symptoms that may indicate a cardiovascular problem, including:
- Chest pain, tightness, heaviness or pressure
- Shortness of breath during physical activity, when lying down or with sudden onset
- Palpitations, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, or a sensation of skipped beats
- Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting
- Unusual fatigue or reduced ability to exercise
- Pain spreading to the shoulder, arm, back, neck or jaw
- Nausea, a cold sweat or discomfort in the upper abdomen accompanied by unusual fatigue
Cardiovascular conditions can present differently from person to person. Women, older adults and people with diabetes may sometimes experience myocardial ischemia without typical chest pain.
Some important risk factors, such as high blood pressure and abnormal blood lipid levels, often cause no noticeable symptoms. A person may feel well even as damage to their blood vessels develops over time.
Having no symptoms does not mean having no cardiovascular risk. Alongside healthy lifestyle changes and appropriate physical activity, people should keep track of important measures such as:
- Blood pressure
- Blood sugar level
- Lipid profile
- Weight and waist circumference
- Heart rate
Regular check-ups allow doctors to assess a person’s overall cardiovascular risk and set appropriate targets for managing it.
At Hanoi French Hospital, cardiologists assess each patient and develop an individualized treatment plan, working with other specialists to manage any coexisting conditions. At follow-up appointments, doctors can evaluate the response to treatment, adjust management targets, review medications and identify changes that may increase the risk of cardiovascular events.
To book an appointment with an HFH cardiologist, please call 024 3577 1100, message the Hanoi French Hospital Facebook page, or contact us via WhatsApp: +84 903 497 078.
