Cardiovascular health

A good heart is worth gold
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For top athletes, the heart is the engine of their performance. They are therefore working hard on that, with a dedicated guidance team, from personal trainers to nutritionists and physiotherapists. You too are fully committed to achieving your goals, with the same dedication as a top athlete. Every day. As a Core Member of LNGVTY, you will also have a guidance team around you. A group of specialists who support you physically and mentally, including your cardiovascular health. Because a healthy heart is really worth gold.

What is cardiovascular health?

Cardiovascular health, or cardiovascular health, refers to the health of the heart and blood vessels that make up the cardiovascular system. This system is responsible for transporting blood, oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body and plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and vitality. Good cardiovascular health forms the basis for preventing various health problems, including:

• Hypertension
• Coronary artery constrictions
• Strokes

These disorders are among the leading causes of premature death worldwide.

Health risks

Cardiovascular diseases often develop silently. Without clear signals, your heart may be under pressure for years due to unhealthy habits or genetic predisposition. Here are some of the biggest culprits:

Heart diseases

• Including conditions such as coronary (coronary) heart disease (CHD), where narrowing or blocking of the coronary arteries deprives the heart of oxygen and nutrients.
• Symptoms can range from chest pain (angina pectoris) with or without radiating pain, sweating, to cardiac arrest.

Stroke

• A sudden (temporary) interruption of blood flow to part of the brain, which can lead to permanent or long-term neurological damage and, in some cases, even serious disability or death.
• Causes:
  • Ischemic stroke (due to a blood clot)
  • Haemorrhagic stroke (due to a ruptured blood vessel)

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• A condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is consistently too high, which puts additional stress on the blood vessels and the heart.
• Often referred to as the “silent killer” because there are often no obvious symptoms until serious damage has been done to vital organs such as the heart and kidneys.
• Regular blood pressure checks are essential to detect hypertension in time and prevent serious health risks.

The good news? You are in control to minimize these risks. By making smart lifestyle choices, you can keep your heart strong for a long time

The importance for longevity

An understanding of cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors is essential for both prevention and early detection. Some risk factors are changeable, such as:

• Smoking
• Unhealthy food
• Little movement
• Chronic stress

Other factors, such as age, gender and genetic predisposition, cannot be changed, but you can reduce their impact through a healthy lifestyle.

Loneliness and cardiovascular care

Current standards in cardiovascular care include a comprehensive range of methods for early detection, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of cardiovascular diseases. These methods help to lower risks and manage symptoms.

Preventive measures:

• Healthy food
• Regular physical activity
• Quit smoking
• Stress management

Medication Management:

• Statins (for cholesterol)
• Antihypertensives (for blood pressure control)
• Anticoagulants (to prevent blood clots)

Importance of regular health checks

Regular health checks play a crucial role in the prevention and early detection of cardiovascular diseases.

• Blood pressure measurements: High blood pressure often goes unnoticed, while it is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney failure.
• Cholesterol tests: Helping to detect abnormalities that indicate an increased cardiovascular risk.

Advanced diagnostic markers

In addition to traditional methods such as blood pressure and cholesterol measurements, advanced diagnostic markers such as apolipoprotein B and lipoprotein A provide deeper insight into cardiovascular risks.

• Apolipoprotein B (ApoB): A protein that is essential for lipoprotein metabolism. High levels are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
• Heart Rate Variability (HRV): An indicator of autonomic cardiac regulation and stress reactivity. Low HRV is associated with increased stress and decreased cardiovascular health.
• VO2 max: The maximum amount of oxygen that the body can use during intense exercise. This is a strong predictor of longevity and physical performance.

How does LNGVTY help optimize cardiovascular health?

At LNGVTY, we help ambitious people optimize their cardiovascular health. We do this by:

• Comprehensive blood tests, where we analyse essential markers such as cholesterol, levels of inflammation and metabolic health.
• Cardiovascular fitness tests, such as the VO2 max test, the gold standard for heart health and endurance.
• Personalized sports and lifestyle advice.
• Where necessary, supplements to support health.

With heart and soul to a longer, healthy life.

If one thing is clear, it is that you can work early on a healthy heart function. A beating heart, so to speak. Through a balanced lifestyle, regular sports and exercise, and optimal nutrition, you can contribute the necessary yourself. And then it's good to know that you are constantly being monitored by the LNGVTY specialists. We help you by cyclically testing, measuring, adjusting and providing personal advice. And we do that with our heart and soul.

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