Signs of cardiovascular disease in the elderly to note

Some signs of cardiovascular disease in the elderly

Cardiovascular diseases include many types such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, heart valve disease and peripheral artery disease. Although the symptoms vary depending on the type of disease. However, there are still some quite similar signs that warn the body is having cardiovascular problems, specifically:

Chest pain (Angina) is a sign you need to pay attention to that can lead to cardiovascular disease.

This is a fairly common sign of cardiovascular disease, also a warning symptom of the risk of myocardial infarction, which occurs when the blood supply to the heart is narrowed or blocked. At this time, the patient will feel tightness or heaviness in the chest. In addition, chest pain can also appear when the patient does heavy work. Therefore, when the patient sees this sign, they need to be examined immediately.

Shortness of breath

This symptom often occurs in people with heart failure because the heart cannot pump blood effectively, causing the amount of oxygen supplied to the body to decrease, thereby causing a feeling of fatigue and shortness of breath, especially when lying down or when moving. If this condition occurs frequently, it is necessary to pay attention to go to the hospital immediately for examination.

Unusual fatigue

In addition to shortness of breath, unusual fatigue is also a warning sign of heart failure. The cause is that the heart does not function effectively, leading to a state where the body does not receive enough nutrients and oxygen, causing fatigue and exhaustion even without doing heavy work. Therefore, if this condition persists without a clear cause, it is best to see a doctor for timely treatment.

Swelling of the feet or hands

Edema is a condition in which fluid accumulates in the tissues of the body, often occurring in people with cardiovascular disease. This occurs because the heart cannot pump blood effectively, causing blood to pool in the limbs, which then causes swelling in the limbs, which is easily seen in the legs and ankles.

Irregular heartbeat

If you feel your heart rate is irregular, too fast (more than 100 beats/minute), or too slow (less than 60 beats/minute), or have unusually strong heartbeats, these may be signs of heart problems and you should see a doctor immediately.

Dizziness and fainting

Dizziness and fainting occur when the heart does not pump enough blood to the brain, causing the body to feel dizzy or lose consciousness. This is also a sign of some heart-related problems such as heart failure and arrhythmia. This condition is extremely important and requires immediate medical attention to confirm the cause.

Prolonged wheezing cough with pink secretions

This phenomenon occurs when heart function is impaired, blood is not supplied enough to the lungs, leading to pulmonary edema, which causes coughing or difficulty breathing, especially wheezing, prolonged cough and pink discharge, this can be a warning sign of congestive heart failure that requires early examination and treatment.

How to deal with signs of cardiovascular disease

It can be seen that identifying the signs of cardiovascular disease and timely treatment is extremely important and necessary. At the same time, patients also need to pay more attention to self-care and regular health monitoring, especially for those at high risk of cardiovascular disease. 

However, this is not an easy task for the elderly. Therefore, for the most effective care and monitoring, family members can seek nursing and health care services for the elderly at Hio Care. This is an effective method applied by many families, both reducing the burden on family members and ensuring that the elderly receive the best care. Specifically, this service will bring many benefits such as:

24/7 monitoring and management of elderly cardiovascular health

This is one of the main reasons why Hio Care is always trusted by many families in taking care of the health of the elderly. Because continuous health monitoring, specifically monitoring blood pressure, heart rate as well as regular health status, especially for the elderly or those with cardiovascular disease, is extremely necessary to help detect potential problems early and have timely intervention. In addition, the care service will also help the elderly maintain a schedule of regular health check-ups and examinations to ensure cardiovascular stability.

Guide to proper nutrition

In addition to regular health monitoring and surveillance, diet also plays an extremely important role in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. 

Accordingly, Hio Care nursing and care services are all professional nurses with degrees and practice certificates who will advise and support the elderly in building a scientific diet according to standard designs by medical and nutrition experts. 

This not only ensures adequate nutrition, but also helps reduce risk factors such as excess fat, high cholesterol and blood pressure, thereby effectively maintaining and protecting cardiovascular health.

Support gentle movement

Exercise is an extremely important factor in maintaining cardiovascular health. However, due to age and declining health, the elderly will find it difficult to exercise properly and systematically.

Therefore, it is necessary to have the support of care services to help the elderly exercise gently, properly, and in accordance with their physical condition, which will help improve blood circulation, which is extremely important to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Manage stress and create a comfortable living environment

Stress and prolonged stress can also be one of the factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Hio Care service not only supports nutrition, health monitoring or exercise but also helps create a peaceful, relaxing living environment for patients with stress-reducing activities such as listening to music, meditating, or talking to friends, helping patients feel comfortable, which is important in maintaining cardiovascular health.

Compassionate care and reduced anxiety for patients

Unusual symptoms related to the cardiovascular system often make patients feel anxious and insecure. However, care and nursing services HioCare There is always a team of nurses and medical experts who are ready to help, answer questions and provide dedicated care to help patients feel more secure. In particular, home care will also help reduce anxiety about having to go to the hospital and help patients have a comfortable space, creating the best conditions for health to be maintained and quickly recovered.

With the above information, we hope to help readers gain more knowledge to protect their health through common signs of cardiovascular disease. If you or a loved one is at high risk of cardiovascular disease, please pay attention to how to care for yourself and seek professional care services for the best support.