This time I would like to share with you some information I have read from an article on Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). Nowadays ACS is one of the most common diseases, accounting for over 135.000 deaths in Europe.
Recent trials have showed that more than 50% of the world population suffers from heart attack or chest pain which occur as a result of increased cholesterol levels, hypertension and so on. Although a number of factors contribute to the progression of the disease, the article highlights that it is mainly caused by cigarette smoking consequences.
As these cardiac episodes are most common among people aged 35 to 70 years old, some clinical trials have been conducted in order to evaluate this affected population and find the appropriate medicine to treat and control chest pain and discomfort, blood pressure and other coronary diseases.
It is said that thanks to the widespread availability of coronary antibiotics such as aspirin, clopidogrel and other oral drug, coronary heart disease has largely been eradicated. However, the article tries to explain that it is not completely true.
Despite some successes achieved in recent years, acute coronary syndrome remains a major cause of death and disability in the Western world, as well as in developing countries. Because of that, through the article The European Society of Cardiology, The American College of Cardiology and The American heart Association recommend to the population some lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, following a healthy diet, increasing physical activity, and losing weight, if needed.
In my opinion, this is a very interesting and informative article, which gives us some good medical advice for us to consider and evaluate our current lifestyle.
Abby.
I consider it a good article too. Although it is very difficult to stop smoking and eat healthy food we have to try to do it so as to have a long and healthier life. Tania
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