Cardiologist named the categories of people who need to be checked for atherosclerosis

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Some people are especially important to undergo a examination that helps to determine their risk of atherosclerosis, says cardiologist Anna Soloshchenko. Such a procedure is the ultrasound of the vessels of the neck. Such deposits lead to disorders of blood supply in the heart and brain, which increases the likelihood of heart attacks and strokes. Soloshchenko explained that he most often begins in these vessels.

  • people who smoke or smoked in the past;
  • people with diabetes;
  • people with excessive body weight;
  • people whose relatives suffered heart attacks or strokes and died prematurely, especially at a young age.
  • the above categories have an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Research in the form of ultrasound of the vessels of the neck will allow them to resort to the most effective methods of prevention, or start timely treatment and adjust the lifestyle, emphasized the doctor.

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