Cough Elderly, Impaired Heart Signs

During this cough is only connected with disorders of the lungs. This assumption proved wrong. The results of recent research conducted community treatment of lung and respiratory problems (DGP) in Werne, Germany says that older men who smoke and have a cough-cough generally face the risk of heart disease. They report, every one in five patients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), medical terminology coughing in the suffering of smokers, clearly had an influence on cardiovascular disorders. The risk is further increased if the patient had suffered from heart health problems. "Heart problems are the result of constriction of blood vessels caused by smoking," said Professor Dietor Koehler, chairman of the DGP. Furthermore, he said that it is adding pressure on blood vessels. Not long later, the lungs can no longer get enough oxygen so some time ago the heart starts beating faster and become tired. Koehler added, excess weight or obesity is another factor. Therefore, fatty foods can also narrow blood vessels due to thickening of the inner walls of blood vessels. COPD patients also should be sure their doctors monitor his heartbeat. As well, listen to see if there are other heart rhythm of habits. "The sooner patients with heart rhythm disturbances are handled, the greater her chance to recover from the disease," said Koehler. Panting breath (shortness of breath) and a weak heartbeat can be treated with medication. Exercise is also good to do light exercise. Originally, it was consulted and was under doctor's supervision. Meanwhile, British researchers say, the men and older women should take aspirin every day. That was done to prevent heart attacks. It was based on medical journal published in Britain some time ago. Scientists from the University of Nottingham and Sheffield analyzed nearly 12 thousand male and female patients aged between 50 to 75 years. They turned out to benefit from the drug. A heart attack occurs when blood vessels blocked by plaque. Aspirin is what makes the plaque becomes watery and open lines of blood vessels. Indeed, the British Heart Foundation, said more research needs to be done before "blanket prescribing" aspirin was given. Previously, until recently, aspirin has been prescribed to help treat those who had suffered a stroke and heart disease. Also prescribed if factors such as high blood pressure put a patient at high risk of heart attack. Unfortunately, not many people who undergo treatment with this medication. Many people underestimate that caring for people aged 50 years is the question easily. So, do not bother giving them medicine. Although, some people experience side effects such as disorders of the stomach. But, the benefits of the drug outweigh the side effects. Therefore, the drug is not suitable for those who are at high risk of bleeding. Dr Iskandar Idris, lead researcher who is also senior lecturer at Sheffield University, said that regular consumption of aspirin in the age group 75 years and over was a feasible option. "However, the final decision of the use of aspirin should be made ​​after discussion with the physician," he added, as reported by the BBC.