Heart diseases are among the most common diseases. There are many people who have heart diseases caused by living habits, various diseases and genetic factors but are unaware of it. prof. Dr. Hamza Duygu stated that sudden deaths from heart diseases are seen 3-4 times more in men than in women, and this rate even increases up to 7 times between the ages of 45-60.
THOSE WHO HAVE HEART DISEASES SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS IN THE TEMPERATURE
In recent years, the frequency of sudden deaths in people with no diagnosed disease has been increasing rapidly. prof. Dr. Emphasizing that the most important cause of such sudden deaths is heart diseases, Hamza Duygu warned that necessary precautions should be taken against possible heart diseases, especially in this period of increasing summer heat.
DEATH OCCUR WITHIN 1 OR 2 HOURS
Deaths that occur unexpectedly and shortly after the onset of symptoms due to cardiac arrest in people who do not have a fatal disease are defined as “Sudden Cardiac Death”. prof. Dr. Hamza Duygu said that this situation often occurs with the emergence of lethal rhythm disorders and said that the reason for death within at least 1 or 2 hours is usually due to the arrhythmia problem. prof. Dr. Duygu pointed out that in deaths that occur within long hours, heart function deteriorates and there is pump failure in the heart.
SUMMARY HEART DEATH CAN BE PREVENTED WITH EARLY DIAGNOSIS
prof. Dr. Hamza Duygu reminded that people who have a death case due to sudden cardiac arrest, especially in their family, should apply to a fully equipped heart center as soon as possible. Emphasizing that pilots, drivers, safety officers and athletes who have great responsibility for their work, should regularly undergo a detailed heart health screening program. Dr. Hamza Duygu stated that by detecting conditions that cause sudden death tendencies such as cardiovascular occlusion, aortic enlargement, rhythm disorder, heart failure, congenital heart disease, sudden cardiac death can be prevented with early diagnosis.
SUMMARY DEATH CAN ALSO EXPERIENCE IN HEALTHY YOUNG INDIVIDUALS
prof. Dr. Hamza Duygu said, “It is possible to prevent some events by having regular check-ups in terms of health. Rare familial genetic diseases can cause sudden death in healthy young individuals. In this respect, high-risk patients can be detected by various diagnostic methods. It is of great importance that those who have lost their close relatives due to sudden unexpected deaths are evaluated in a cardiology center.” said.
Conditions that increase the risk of sudden cardiac death:
- Cardiovascular occlusions and related heart attacks
- aortic rupture
- pulmonary embolism
- Heart failure, congenital heart muscle diseases
- heart valve diseases
- heart muscle inflammation
- congenital heart diseases
- Toxic substance use