“The individual may feel a crushing chest pain on exertion, which may spread to the arm or jaw and he may sometimes feel dizzy or faint.”
According to the doctors, warning signs such as shortness of breath and chest pain usually occur one month or 24 hours before the heart stops beating.
Indeed, Oke said no organ of the body should be neglected, especially the heart. Thus, to keep the heart trouble-free, it is recommended that individuals maintain a healthy routine.On his part, Consultant Family physician, Dr. Chukuma Ogunbor, explained that there are two major causes of sudden death, which may be traumatic or non-traumatic.
“Others include dizziness at rest or with exercise, blackouts and palpitations. In many cases, however, there are no symptoms,” he explained. “If a patient has any of these symptoms, they are advised to see their doctor urgently. History and physical examination will be conducted. The doctor may also carry out echocardiogram , as the need may arise.
A Cardiologist at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Akinsanya Olusegun Joseph, said prevention of CVD ideally starts during pregnancy and lasts until the end of life. He said: “The reason for this is because certain conditions or situation during pregnancy can predispose the unborn child to cardiovascular diseases. For instance, a woman who smokes and/or takes alcohol, especially during pregnancy, can put the unborn child at risk of developing congenital heart disease or hole in the heart.
“It is necessary that preventive measures be put in place, even before birth. These include good antenatal care, avoiding risk factors that can predispose the unborn child to cardiac diseases, such as congenital heart disease, for example smoking as highlighted earlier and irradiation during pregnancy.
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