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All over the world, cardiovascular diseaes are one of the main reasons of death, even though the development of such diseases can be significantly reduced with a change of lifestlye. In Hungary, more than half of all deaths can be attributed to cardiovascular disorders, with the group of coronary disease being the largest within.

When should you turn to a Cardiologist?

• Symptoms around the chest (pain, pressure etc.)
• Pain in the chest when stressed (exercise, stressful situation) and which disappears as you rest
• Symptoms regarding the heart (pain ect.)
• High, low or unstable blood pressure
• Fatigue, weakness
• Suffocation, hardness to breather
• Feeling of heartbeat or murmurs
• Too fast heartbeats
• Faintess, dizziness
• Swelling of feet
• Pain radiating to the left side of the neck and the left arm
• Stressful life
• You should definitely see a Cardiologist is you are overwieght, have a high cholesterol, have diabetes or smoke
• Your were earlier diagnosed with cardiovascular disease ( heart rythm disorders, heart failure, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, heart attack etc.)

During the consultation:

• The cardiologist will map out your symptoms and do the diagnostic examinations:
• The specialist will listen to your heart sounds
• Measure your blood pressure,
• Do an ECG examination (under stress, if needed)
• Do an ultrasound and an X-Ray of your heart.

Depending on the results, the Cardiologist will work out the best treatment for you ( medical treatment, exercise plan, changes in lifestyle).