Cardiovascular disease is the most common non-communicable disease in the world, and the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease is a social problem faced by all mankind. In order to promote heart health knowledge to the public, the World Heart Alliance established World Heart Day in 1999. September 29 this year is the 23rd World Heart Day. The theme of this year is "One One Heart", advocating that the public pays more proactively and more attentively attention to, disseminate and practice the concept of heart health.
In order to welcome the arrival of "World Heart Day", Shanghai Deda Hospital carried out a free medical consultation activity with the theme of "United People USE HEART FOR EVERY HEART". Experts and medical staff from the hospital promoted the prevention and early detection of coronary heart disease to community residents, self-management of heart failure patients, exercise rehabilitation management of cardiovascular diseases and other prevention and treatment knowledge. In view of the common occurrence of sudden cardiac death, first aid experts have specially recorded a cardiopulmonary resuscitation demonstration. Residents can perform the actual operation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation under the guidance of experts. "Today, I was able to get treatment from experts at the free clinic site, which saved me money and time and had a better treatment method. Thank them." said the patient who participated in the free clinic.
"China Cardiovascular Health and Disease Report 2021" shows that the incidence and mortality rate of cardiovascular disease in my country is still at the top, with the number of cardiovascular diseases reaching 330 million, and 2 out of every 5 deaths died of cardiovascular disease. The report pointed out that my country is facing the dual pressure of the continued prevalence of population aging and metabolic risk factors, and the burden of cardiovascular disease will continue to increase. This year's World Heart Day advocates health management throughout the life cycle of cardiovascular disease and improves the public's awareness of cardiovascular health. "Let the people use a healthy lifestyle to prevent the occurrence of risk factors related to heart disease, thereby reducing the occurrence of heart disease, especially heart emergencies. In addition, we will also go to the community for free medical consultations, so that the people of Qingpu can understand their hearts at their doorstep." Professor Fang Wei, deputy director of Shanghai Deda Hospital, said.
Experts suggest that moderate exercise can effectively reduce the incidence and mortality of cardiovascular disease, and can combine aerobic exercises such as running and swimming with resistance exercises such as strength and equipment exercise to reduce the time of sitting for a long time. The widely recognized aerobic exercise regimen is at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of high intensity aerobic exercise per week. At the same time, quitting smoking is the most effective way to prevent cardiovascular disease. Eating a healthy diet can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Reporter: Li Shuangjiu
Photography: Li Shuangjiu
Editor: Sun Jinghao
