Health is the ultimate human good. A prudent man should take care of it from his youth, so that he and his family can enjoy a carefree life. Do not think that you have to make a tremendous effort to achieve this goal. Daily tips:

- Don't smoke. If the smoker decides to do so, he/she will be giving the best gift to himself/herself.

- Do exercise. Whatever you like. Usually we cardiologists recommend walking at least 30 minutes / 5 days a week. You will find what works for you. There are so many activities around us. I remember, for example, a lady who, after much urging from me, found a solution in dancing.

- Watch your weight. Many obese people get frustrated and stop trying. Be aware that with a few pounds you can see results you don't expect in hypertension, diabetes and especially in your stamina and mood. This will motivate you to keep going.

- Mediterranean diet. It is the standard internationally. Do not forget it. Plenty of vegetables, fruits and olive oil on the table. Eat fish and less meat and animal products. Dairy products with less fat.

From childhood, an initial visit should be performed which, in addition to an electrocardiogram, should well include a Triplex cardiac ultrasound, especially in children who play sports. The cardiologist will then personally advise each examinee and determine the frequency of follow-up depending on the presence or absence of findings.

Asymptomatic men no later than 40 and women no later than 50, in addition to Triplex heart ultrasound, should start having a stress test.

Of course, at any age with the onset of a health problem, we should visit our doctor immediately.

The European and American Heart Association recommend that the general population should have an average Blood Pressure (BP) below 120 mmHg for systolic and < 80 mmHg for diastolic to reduce cardiovascular events. This BP is the ideal for ages < 80 years. Systolic BP 120 - 139 mmHg and diastolic BP 80-89 mmHg are considered propriacy in the sense that we may not give medication but will recommend caution.

In ages > 80 years, BP < 150 mmHg may be tolerated because these ages are prone to fall-accidents mainly due to low blood pressure.

It is not uncommon to feel our heartbeat.

If this happens after exercise, tension, irritation or emotional disturbance, and it gradually decreases, it is usually not abnormal.

But if this feeling is at rest and there is no cause, and especially if there is malaise or fainting tendency while the heart rate has changed from usual, you should tell your cardiologist. This condition may be due to ectocystolic arrhythmia and you should consult us.

In the first stage a laboratory test is done to rule out another condition e.g. thyroid disease and then this arrhythmia is usually treated with appropriate medication.

There is of course a small chance that this arrhythmia is dangerous, especially in those who have symptoms such as fainting, fainting tendency and a bad hereditary history. An important test in these cases is Triplex heart ultrasound and Holter rhythm.

It's not about self-diagnosis, but what is most important is that the moment you feel something strange happening you call the first aid immediately.

More specifically, if you notice the following symptoms, then seek medical help immediately.

- Chest discomfort: the discomfort in the heart area, may last for a few minutes or may go away and return. The discomfort is perceived by most people as pain or suffocating pressure.

- Pain in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach are worrying signs of a heart attack.

- Shortness of breath.

- Unusual body reactions, such as sudden cold sweats, nausea, dizziness, vomiting and severe fatigue.

It is an electronic device that replaces the heart's natural pacemaker by sending it electrical pulses and allowing it to have a normal rhythm. The pacemaker system consists of the generator, which produces the impulses, and the electrodes, which transmit them to the heart, while at the same time transmitting signals from the heart to the pacemaker. Based on these signals, if the frequency of the heart's natural heartbeat falls below the threshold, the generator sends impulses to cause it to contract, and if the frequency is higher than the frequency of the impulses emitted by the pacemaker, it inhibits their production.

1. Chest pain.

2. Palpitations.

3. Easy fatigue.

4. Persistent shortness of breath.

5. Dizziness.

6. Nausea and loss of appetite.

7. Cyanosis.

8. Sweating.

9. Odours.

10. Blisters.