7 Golden Rules to Protect Your Cardiovascular Health
Why Are Heart Diseases So Prevalent?
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases claim 17.9 million lives every year. Yet more than 80% of these deaths are preventable.
7 Golden Rules
- Exercise Regularly: At least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week
- Eat a Balanced Diet: Follow the Mediterranean model — plenty of vegetables and fruit, less red meat
- Quit Smoking: Smoking increases the risk of coronary heart disease 2–4 times
- Control Blood Pressure: Target: below 120/80 mmHg
- Monitor Cholesterol: Annual blood test for LDL cholesterol levels
- Manage Stress: Meditation, breathing techniques, and sleep hygiene
- Regular Check-ups: At least one cardiology examination per year
Biruni Cardiology Center
Our hospital features 64-slice CT angiography, cardiac MRI, and advanced catheterization laboratories — ensuring the highest standards of diagnosis and treatment for heart conditions.
Editor's note
Written by the Biruni Hospital medical editorial team. Reviewed by Prof. Dr. Fazilet ALTIN, Otorhinolaryngology.
Medically reviewed by
Prof. Dr. Fazilet ALTIN
Otorhinolaryngology
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