The effect of air pollution on the heart; From failure to heart attacks

According to the reporter of Mehr News Agency, air pollution as one of the dangerous factors for public health has serious effects on heart patients. Doctors warn that patients with heart diseases such as blood clots, high blood pressure, and cardiac arrhythmias are at greater risk if they are exposed to polluted air for a long time. In this article, we examine the effects of air pollution on heart health and solutions. We pay to prevent its complications.

Pargol Nowrozi, cardiologist Fellowship Angioplasty – Angiography in a conversation with Mehr News Agency reporter said: Air pollution can increase blood pressure and increase the risk of heart attacks or heart attacks for patients who have cardiac stents or vascular problems. coronary They suffer, slow down. Also, people who have Arrhythmia are cardiac, they may experience increased palpitations or irregular heartbeats.

He added: Many of the heart patients who already had heart problems such as coronary artery congestion or high blood pressure, these symptoms worsen with air pollution and the blood pressure of these people increases. Also, for patients who have blood clots and have stents in their hearts, they can have heart attacks.

Nowrozi continued: Heart patients are advised not to walk in polluted air and use air purifiers at home. In the case of those who have a spring or have blood clots, the probability of having an attack, heart attack, and re-clogging of blood vessels is higher and should be continuously checkup become

Iranian heart medicines are equal to foreign medicines

According to him; Each drug is different from another drug, but in general, when it is not a drug and we have to use Iranian drugs, of course, many Iranian drugs may be better than some foreign drugs, mostly now Iranian drugs are equal to foreign samples. .

Important recommendations for heart patients in polluted air

He added: Doctors advise heart patients to avoid physical activities in the open air: walking or exercising in polluted air is extremely dangerous, also use an air purifier and, if possible, clean the indoor air and provide proper ventilation. do

According to Nowrozi; Drink enough fluids, because consuming fluids, especially water, can help reduce the harmful effects of air pollution and control blood pressure regularly, patients should measure their blood pressure regularly and consult a doctor if blood pressure increases.

The dangers of not taking the right medicines

This cardiologist continued: Lack of heart medications, including blood pressure medications and warfarinwhich for patients with Arrhythmia or those with replaced heart valves, vital, remains a serious challenge. Although alternative Iranian medicines have become available and many of them are of good quality, doctors emphasize that patients should not stop taking their medicines due to lack of access to foreign brands.

The importance of prompt follow-up for new symptoms

In the end, he noted: Finally, any change in symptoms, such as an unusual increase or decrease in heart rate, should be taken seriously. Heart patients in these conditions should see a doctor immediately to prevent more serious complications. These recommendations are made while the air pollution in many cities of Iran continues to exceed the standard limits and has become a serious problem.