Pieces of advice for persons suffering from heart diseases

The persons who suffer from cardiovascular diseases are advised to avoid walking in the sun during the coming very hot days, family doctor Olga Severin has told Info-Prim Neo. According to the doctor, the given persons should stay at home, avoid making physical effort, take anti-spasm drugs during the hot period that is expected to last by the middle of June. If their state of health worsens, they must call a doctor. “The blood vessels are very sensitive and react to high temperatures. The persons suffering from hypertension should be very careful as this is one of the major causes of cardiovascular diseases,” Olga Severin said. Contacted by Info-Prim Neo, coordinating doctor at the Chisinau Ambulance Service Eufalia Negreata said the number of calls related to cardiovascular diseases to the Service increases when the temperature goes up. It is recommend avoiding exposure to strong sunlight and drinking as much water as possible. When out of doors, the head should be protected by hats or umbrellas. The people are advised to wear light, loose clothes, best with long sleeves. Alcohol is contraindicated. Those who are inside are advised to take a cold shower and stay in cool rooms. The employees should use mineral water sprays to hydrate the face. Cardiovascular disease is now the leading cause of death worldwide. In order to avoid such diseases, the doctors recommend eating low-fat food, not abusing coffee and candies and avoiding stresses and depressions.