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Cardiovascular diseases are ranked at the top of the list of diseases, but also of fatalities in the population. Cardiologists say that this is a global trend, but when it comes to Albania, they are at higher levels due to a lack of awareness.
"The difference from developed countries is timely diagnosis, meaning going to the doctor for an examination even when you are not sick, and at the same time continuing treatment. Often you are diagnosed and treatment starts, but it is not continued, because as soon as things are fixed, it is interrupted by the patient," said Daniela Teferiçi, cardiologist at QSUNT, for "Euronews Albania"
The failure to detect cardiac diseases in time, according to the doctor, is a consequence of the negligence we have as a population.
" We are a negligent population and we have a very unhealthy lifestyle. It is a lifestyle that continues to persist, a sedentary life, lack of physical activity and unhealthy nutrition ," the cardiologist continued.
Periodic checkups are the first step, as many risk factors do not produce symptoms.
"Risk factors like smoking and a sedentary lifestyle do the damage gradually, so we are not very aware of it. High fats don't hurt, but in the long run they cause damage; diabetes may not cause any problems, but it is a major factor in cardiovascular disease ," she stressed.
To have a healthy heart, the doctor recommends healthy eating and daily physical activity for all age groups.
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