Famous Experts Discuss Prevention and Treatment of Nervous System Diseases: Heart-Brain Dialogue. Clarifying Questions about Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases

Author: Kuang Peigen
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Features: For many years, not only patients but also internists and neurologists (in some hospitals, it is called the Department of Neurology) have often overlooked the close connection between the heart and the brain due to the specialized division of disciplines. Most cerebrovascular diseases share common risk factors with cardiovascular diseases. Patients with cerebrovascular diseases are often at high risk for myocardial infarction and other cardiovascular events, while cardiovascular disease patients are also more prone to cerebrovascular diseases than others. Currently, the focus of preventing cerebrovascular diseases lies in treating high-risk factors for atherosclerosis, such as quitting smoking, lowering blood pressure, controlling weight and blood sugar, and regulating abnormal lipid levels. These treatments are highly effective in reducing coronary atherosclerosis and are also very applicable to preventing the recurrence of cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, countries abroad have corresponding national education programs to control risk factors such as cholesterol, hypertension, and obesity. Experts in internal medicine and neurology in our country have jointly explored common disease risk factors, widely promoted the close connection between the heart and the brain, and helped the general public recognize the importance of protecting both the heart and the brain simultaneously. This is of great significance for joint intervention on disease risk factors, reducing the incidence, recurrence, and mortality of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. From a professional perspective, this book emphasizes in an easy-to-understand language the common risk factors and interventions for the heart and brain, hoping that readers will find it beneficial.