Heart attack, stroke, sudden death. Risk factors, precursors, prevention. Study guide

The book reveals the reader the value of invisible and apparent harmless factors, which gradually lead a person to atherosclerosis: increased levels of cholesterol in the blood, arterial hypertension, smoking, etc. The hidden course of atherosclerosis can continue for years until it causes a significant narrowing of the arteries of the heart and brain. Using primary prevention measures, it is relatively easy to suspend this process. If this is not done, gradually or suddenly begin to show signs of blood circulation disorders from the heart, brain, vessels of the lower limbs. In a certain part of such persons under the influence of physical or psycho-emotional on loads or after taking alcohol, a heart attack, stroke, dangerous violations of heart rhythm may occur. The author shows how to recognize the approach of these complications and what to do to prevent them.
The book was approved by the Expert Editorial Board of Medical Literature of the Military Medical Academy and Funds for Support for Science and Education University Book and Tutorial