Cardiovascular check-up

Cardiovascular diseases (diseases affecting the heart and vessels) are currently one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity. Whether it is acute pathologies (myocardial infarction, stroke, acute ischemia of the lower limbs) or chronic pathologies (arteriopathy of the lower limbs, cardiac insufficiency) or sequelae (cardiac insufficiency, neurological sequelae of stroke) All these pathologies, whether acute or chronic, are related to “cardiovascular risk factors” which may be variously associated. These risk factors are :

• Arterial hypertension
• Diabetes
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Tobacco
• Hypercholesterolemia
• Obesity
• Alcohol

The risk of developing cardiovascular disease can be considerably reduced by screening and/or treating these risk factors. This is why it is strongly recommended to have a regular cardiovascular check-up, which allows to take very early hygienic and therapeutic measures adapted to an early detection.