Prevention

Because several important risk factors can be present for years without any symptoms.

High blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes are typical examples.

Prevention starts before the problem occurs.

There is no one age that applies to everyone.

Family history, smoking, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, weight and physical activity all affect when it makes sense to start screening.

When there are risk factors or a significant family history, evaluation may be needed earlier.

Not everyone needs a heart check every year.

The frequency depends on age, risk factors, any symptoms and whether there is already a known heart problem.

The appropriate recheck time is determined individually.

It begins with a history, physical examination, and evaluation of factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, smoking, and family history.

Depending on the findings, it is decided whether additional tests are needed.

Screening does not mean that everyone should have all the tests.

Family history is important, particularly when cardiovascular disease occurred in a close relative at a young age.

It doesn't mean you will necessarily experience the same problem. But it does mean that it pays to know your own risk factors early and address those that can be changed.

High blood pressure, elevated LDL cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, increased weight and reduced physical activity are some of the most important factors we can influence.

Age and family history do not change, but they help us understand how carefully we need to treat the remaining factors.

Yes. Atherosclerosis can develop for years without obvious symptoms.

This is one of the reasons why prevention focuses on identifying and treating cardiovascular risk before an episode occurs.

No.

The exercise stress test is useful when there is a specific question we want to answer. It is not a test that should automatically be performed on every person without symptoms.

In prevention we are not looking for more tests. We are looking for the right tests for the right person.