Sur Genel
Iuliu Hatieganu, Cluj-Napoca
Romania
Editorial
All Things are Lawful, but not all Things are Helpful. Reflections on the Risk Factors in Cardiovascular Disease
Author(s): Sur Genel, Floca Emanuela, Sur Daniel G, Miclos M Corina and Sur M LuciaSur Genel, Floca Emanuela, Sur Daniel G, Miclos M Corina and Sur M Lucia
Based on the results of personal research authors looked to see which risk factors can be influenced in hypertension determinism. It is known that the genetic factor is present in 20-40% of patients. But this genetic factor does not validate unless, other factors interfere to allow the occurrence of hypertension. The factors which can be influenced significantly are those related to the individual's lifestyle. The lifestyle can accelerate the occurrence of hypertension or on the contrary stop the development of hypertension. Factors that can be influenced are: consumption of salt, consumption of fatty foods, alcohol, smoking and sedentary behavior. To influence the real prevalence of hypertension prevention measures should start in childhood. People should act on the principle "it is easier to prevent than to treat". At the same time this principle is beneficial both eco.. View More»
