Arteries are blood vessels that exit from the heart and have the function of “transporting oxygen and nutrients that allow the body’s cells to function properly,” explains cardiologist Thiago Marinho. According to the doctor, if these tubes begin to become “clogged,” blood transfusion ceases to be “effective,” which may affect the performance of cells, muscles, and organs.
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In an interview with Claudia Meirelles’ column, the specialist in hemodynamics and interventional cardiology explains what are the worst habits for arterial health. Lists inadequate nutrition and sedentary lifestyle. He adds: “These conditions facilitate the constant attack on the walls of these vessels, resulting from chronic inflammation, increased cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high sugar.”
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“This aggression ends up damaging the artery walls and favoring the formation of plaques, which generally build up slowly over years and decades. It only causes symptoms when it is in a very advanced process“, agrees the cardiologist at the Mater Dei Hospital, in Goiânia (GO). Thiago also works in the medical clinic, and reiterates “the importance of prevention”.
Maintaining health with good habits is much easier and more effective than treating an existing disease.
Dr. Thiago Marinho
According to the specialist, the condition known as “clogged arteries” is called atherosclerosis. “This disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and causes other conditions, for example, heart attack and cerebrovascular accident (CVA). It can also cause kidney failure and loss of heart strength,” the cardiologist confirms.
The cardiologist mentions cases resulting from the presence of “dirty” arteries.
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