HOW CAN WE PROTECT FROM CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES BY KNOWING OUR COMPOSITION?
Heart and vascular diseases diseases of vital importance in this century
Coronary heart disease is common in adults in our country as well as all over the world.
It is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity. Except for childhood, the first rank of death causes is heart disease.
and death from vascular diseases. Nutrition has a great impact on this system.
It is seen that intensive educational information is given on the subject. However, in various magazines
We have doubts about the accuracy of these approaches. cardiovascular diseases
Nutrition plays an important role from infancy to the end of life. Genetic
and familial factors are also closely related to nutrition. When applying dietary treatments, all general
nutrition should be evaluated, a balanced food that the person can accept should be offered.
It should be noted that the recommendations that are not implemented will not be of much benefit. Change in diet regimens
It should not be forgotten that it is impossible to do. Tailor made adaptations absolute
required. From this point of view, the absolute forbidden ones
Adaptations should be made for the others, because wrong and unbalanced nutrition in the formation of the disease
is an important factor.[/font][/font]
The heart is the only self-sustaining organ in the human body. nourishing the heart
Arteries (coronary arteries) are the first branches to emerge from the main artery (aorta). These vessels are the constantly working heart muscle.
They provide adequate clean blood to their tissues. The nutrition of the heart muscle tissues is usually only with the vessels of that region.
In other words, blood does not come from another place to a region whose nutrition is impaired most of the time. These features are in cardiovascular
It allows the effects of the slightest disorder to be felt immediately.
Most cardiovascular diseases involve arteriosclerosis of the medium and large arteries.
It is caused by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis begins insidiously and can involve different vessels at the same time.
Although the real cause of arteriosclerosis is not known, facilitating factors are well known.[/font]
Factors Causing Atherosclerosis:
1. Sedentary life
2. Alcohol and cigarette use
3. Having the same disease in the family
4. Stress
5. Unbalanced diet with fatty and high-calorie foods
6. Hypertension
7. Diabetes Mellitus
8. Underactive thyroid gland
9. In blood tests: -Low density fats (LDL) elevation
-High lipoprotein A level
-Low density of high-density fats (HDL)
– Low serum vitamin E level[/font]
Symptoms: The most common symptom of cardiovascular diseases; starting with a move
chest tightness, pain, sometimes reflected pain in the left arm, palpitations and shortness of breath is manifested by “angina”. This situation
It occurs especially with the first movements when getting up in the morning or in case of excessive effort such as climbing stairs. Also, psychological
This effect can be seen, for example, in extreme stress and sudden sadness. Angina is the mildest form of this type of disease. in the future
heart attacks in patients who do not receive treatment and do not take precautions (diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, etc.)
visible. A heart attack is tissue death due to complete blockage of the arteries supplying the heart muscle tissues.
The heart muscle loses its contractility and the functioning of the valves in the heart may be impaired. Heart attacks cause death
It is a serious disease that can be serious.[/font]
Diagnostic Methods: The first examination to be performed in patients with angina symptoms
EKG. In people who do not have angina and whose ECG is normal, an exercise ECG can be performed with the doctor’s recommendation. on EKG
If there are findings supporting cardiovascular occlusion, a test called echocardiogram can be performed.
Treatment: The first thing to do is to remove the risk factors of atherosclerosis.
Regular and appropriate exercise, appropriate diet, lifestyle change (e.g. retirement, climate change
moving to where he/she is), smoking and alcohol cessation.[/font]
The most effective way to prevent cardiovascular diseases is regular throughout life.
as a sport. For example; such as aerobics, jogging, swimming, which are done outdoors and work the body muscles.
In addition, a balanced diet should be made that is restricted from animal fats and excessive calories.
When the risk factors causing coronary heart disease (CHD) are examined, Turkish
The current state of its people can be described as follows:[/font]
Although cholesterol levels are generally low, 6 million Turks are borderline high.
cholesterol (200-239 mg/dl) level, and 2 million people have high cholesterol (240 mg/dl).
has level. The individuals in our society generally have low HDL-cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels.
is high. Again, in our society, the habit of smoking is high, the level of physical activity is quite low, and obesity is common.
It is also seen at a high rate.[/font]
In our country, where cigarette consumption is also an important problem, unhealthy eating
Total cholesterol values are expected to increase gradually in the coming years due to the development of the habit. Physically
As activity decreases and body mass index (BMI) increases, triglyceride levels increase with an increase in total cholesterol values.
HDL levels decrease significantly with the contribution of smoking. parallel to BMI
As a result, the incidence of hypertension, hyperinsulinism and Type II diabetes mellitus is increasing.
The following points are very important in primary prevention of coronary heart disease in our country.
1. The use of cigarettes, which is still very common in our society, should be met with intensive public education and deterrent policies.
Reducing HDL is important both in terms of increasing the HDL level and eliminating the important risk factor.
2. Identifying a healthy diet individually and as a family and less animal fat, less red meat
and gaining a diet that includes more vegetables and fruits can positively affect the blood lipid profile.
will affect.[/font]
3. Increasing physical activity and supporting sports at all ages, reaching the ideal weight and
It will be important in terms of increasing the HDL level.[/font]
4.Individual training and knowing their own lipid and blood pressure values and checking them at regular intervals
It will allow the control of hyperlipidemia and hypertension in advanced ages.[/font]
5. Identification of people at high risk in the community and family and their intense
The importance of reducing the frequency of chronic heart diseases is indisputable.
It is largely made by our own organism. Therefore, calorie restriction or a balanced diet
Cholesterol restriction along with diet may be effective. Eating eggs every day during childhood
It is a very strict practice to be banned, not to be given more than twice a week. Food rich in protein
applicable to children of families. However, for families on a protein-poor diet, eggs are a cheap and very high quality product.
is protein. An egg a day can provide all the protein a child needs.[/font]
Unsaturated (liquid vegetable) fats are essential, so they should be taken. In this respect, even a little
must be present in the person’s food. While saturated fats were banned completely, today a more realistic approach
is restricted. However, the ratio of liquid fats in the diet should be higher than the saturated ones. All vegetable oils
it is cholesterol free.
Especially sugar intake is to meet the calorie requirement. In the food of a person who does not need energy
Giving more carbohydrates than necessary will help to increase the body’s fat synthesis. Therefore, the restriction
literally means balancing carbohydrates in food.[/font]
Alcohol gives energy. However, it requires energy in the first place to be burned and is toxic in cells.
causes problems. Although it is seen that it does not cause much problems when taken in small amounts, it can be taken for two weeks.
It was determined that the damage caused by alcohol to the liver could not be eliminated for 3 months. High alcohol raki in our country
The fact that the consumption is in the first place shows the weight of the problem. In order for the intestines to function normally,
they need pulp. In this respect, it is necessary to take pulpy food. Fiber-rich foods make you feel full.
They have an important place in dietary practices as they provide
Diet therapy should be applied in arterio-sclerotic diseases. Cholesterol and saturated fats in the diet should be reduced,
energy should be adjusted according to the patient’s needs.[/font]
If he is obese, he should be weakened. To reduce blood lipids to normal levels and to keep them at this level.
Foods containing cholesterol; organ meats, egg yolks, shellfish, butter, dairy products, meats
should be reduced from food. Saturated fats; They are found in meat, eggs, milk and derivatives. Margarine, butter, clarified butter, interior
fat saturated fats should be reduced.[/font]
In addition to these, we have been informed about healthy and appropriate personal nutrition throughout our life (
If possible, taking help from a dietitian) is the first step in eliminating all diseases on its own.
is the way
