Heart and vascular diseases

This is how avi helps you with heart and vascular diseases

Among the heart and vascular diseases There are a large number of diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels. These include strokes, arteriosclerosis, heart attacks, heart rhythm disorders, or congenital heart defects.
In our avi GP practices, a competent team of general practitioners and internists is at your side to treat your heart and vascular disease in the best possible way.

Heart and vascular diseases are still the most common cause of death in Germany. Therefore, in addition to detection and treatment, prevention in particular is particularly important.

During an initial consultation at one of our avi GP practices, we can find out which heart or vascular diseases are bothering you. To this end, we will discuss your risk profile, your symptoms and the course of your illness. With the help of necessary tests (blood values, ECG, (heart) ultrasound, stress ECG, long-term ECG), we can provide you with an accurate diagnosis and appropriate therapy.

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What is arteriosclerosis?

Among the heart and vascular diseases is arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) A so-called widespread disease is known as it is particularly common. With increasing age, almost every person affected by pathological arterial constriction. Arteriosclerosis is a Disease of the arteries in the body.
Arteries transport blood away from the heart, veins bring it back. The smallest vessels (capillaries) between veins and arteries ensure that the exchange of substances between blood and tissue takes place. The central pump is our heart.
It becomes problematic when deposits occur on the inner walls of the vessels and the blood flow is restricted as a result. Also popularly known as arteriosclerosis or arterial hardening (atherosclerosis). These deposits are known as plaques. If the plaques even break down, platelets build up as a result and lead to a blood clot at this point. The result is acute vascular occlusion.
Atherosclerosis is more or less pronounced in everyone and can start in young adults. The course of vascular changes is accelerated by certain risk factors. These include familial predisposition, lipid metabolism disorder (hypercholesterolemia), high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, nicotine and lack of exercise.

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What are the possible consequences of arteriosclerosis?

The symptoms that arise depend on which arteries in the body are affected by the vascular disease.
Atherosclerosis is particularly important for the following Heart and vascular diseases responsible:

• coronary artery disease, or coronary heart disease (CHD)
• Disease of the blood vessels of the brain
• Disease of the blood vessels of the extremities (=peripheral arterial disease, PAD)

At the coronary heart disease (CHD) Do they form deposits on the inner walls of coronary vessels. If one or more coronary vessels are even occluded, the heart is no longer supplied with enough oxygen. The result can be an undersupply of individual areas of the heart muscle or, in the worst case, a heart attack (acute coronary syndrome) with death of individual areas of the heart. Shortness of breath, increased pulse, chest pressure and tightness, nausea, and abdominal pain may be symptoms of acute coronary syndrome.
Auch Vessels that supply the brain, may be affected by plaque deposits. Unlike at heart, there are no real early warning signs here. In the worst case, there is stroke. So here too, we attach great importance to prevention!
Die peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PavK), also intermittent disease It is also a secondary disease of atherosclerosis and manifests itself with circulatory disorders in the legs. The reduced blood flow leads to Discomfort when walking, as a result of which those affected often have to stop: hence the term “interwindow sickness.” If interceptive disease is present, it is very likely that other vessels in the body are also “calcified” and that there are further constrictions. A diagnosis of heart and brain supply vessels is highly recommended here.

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What does heart failure mean?

Heart failure, also known as heart failure, is a serious heart disease. The heart is no longer able to supply the body with sufficient blood and therefore with vital oxygen. This leads to typical symptoms such as Shortness of breath when stressed Or even severely swollen legs.
The first symptoms of heart failure are often unspecific: Performance decreases, which can be seen, for example, when exercising, climbing stairs or hiking. Those affected are exhausted more quickly, feel shortness of breath and have to take breaks more frequently. In the process, there is a backlog in the veins. As a result, water accumulates in the tissues, edema forms. These show up as swellings, particularly in the feet and ankles. Water retention results in weight gain, often within a short period of time.
The reasons for this include: years hypertension or a coronary artery disease, when deposits of cholesterol and other fats constrict the coronary vessels. But heart muscle inflammation or long-term alcohol abuse can also lead to heart failure.

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Heart & Vascular Disease Treatment at Avi Medical

If you notice symptoms of heart and vascular diseases, please do not hesitate and quickly arrange a consultation at one of our Avi Medical Clinics or via video. This is the only way we can make an initial diagnosis and find a suitable therapy for you through further tests.

But prevention is also very important to prevent and alleviate heart and vascular diseases. Lots of movement And a balanced, healthy diet are the basis. A heart-healthy diet is low in fat, but lots of fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
Smoking and heavy alcohol consumption should also be avoided.
If you have any questions about changing your diet, our doctors are always available to help you.