“Usually women who have gone through menopause will have a higher risk of developing coronary heart disease than women of other ages And because the risk of coronary artery disease increases with age. Women are at higher risk following menopause. Therefore, it is important to take care of your heart health and stay healthy.”
Dr. Krong-on Pinyolaksana, cardiologist Bangkok Heart Hospital said that the condition of a woman in menopause or a woman in menopause is a condition in which a woman does not have a permanent period. Which starts from the absence of menstruation for 1 year, the average age is 50 years, or between the ages of 45-55 years, is divided into 2 types: naturally occurring due to the ovaries stopped working, which is older than 40 years from Both ovaries are surgically removed, which can occur in people younger than 40 years old. Normally, the ovaries produce the female hormone estrogen. which affects organs throughout the body At menopause, the ovaries stop working, causing the production of female hormones to decrease. leading to various symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes Body aches, insomnia, restlessness mood swings Some people also have depression. These symptoms usually occur in the 3-4 years before and following menopause. The duration and severity may vary from person to person. And in some people, there may be no symptoms at all. In addition, there may be diseases caused by a deficiency of female hormones such as osteoporosis, vaginal dryness, difficulty urinating, etc.
Postmenopausal women are at increased risk of coronary artery disease. This is because female hormones normally help reduce bad cholesterol levels and increase good cholesterol levels in the blood. Prevents fat from sticking to the walls of blood vessels. Makes the blood vessels throughout the body flexible When there is a lack of female hormones, it results in hardening of the arteries or blockages throughout the body. including the coronary arteries and the blood vessels that supply the brain Aortic stenosis is a condition that occurs throughout the body. The symptoms depend on the severity of the narrowed blood vessels in that organ, such as the coronary arteries. There will be pain in the middle of the chest radiating to the left arm, jaw or shoulder, feeling tired easily. shortness of breath caused by the blood vessels that supply the brain There will be symptoms of limb weakness, drooping corners of the mouth, slurred speech, or if it occurs with blood vessels that feed the legs. will have leg pain when walking
Prevention of coronary artery stenosis is that you should check your body regularly. heart health check Eat nutritious food, reduce sugary, salty food, exercise regularly. for the heart At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week is recommended. Get enough sleep, reduce stress, control weight not to exceed the threshold, refrain from smoking. If you have congenital diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc., you should take care to control the disease according to the criteria of the indications.
by checking for coronary artery stenosis Can detect atherosclerosis or blockage in various organs, including the coronary arteries. Check for plaque in the coronary arteries (Coronary Artery Calcium Scan (CAC), the blood vessels that supply the brain. Carotid Duplex Ultrasound is used to examine the large arteries of the neck using ultrasound (Carotid Duplex Ultrasound). The arteries that supply the distal arteries such as the legs and arms are used to examine the peripheral artery flow function (Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) if the symptoms are mild. Most are treated with lipid-lowering drugs to reduce or prevent further narrowing or for coronary artery disease. Lipid-lowering drugs can prevent acute myocardial infarction. This includes taking antiplatelet drugs and other medications if the symptoms are severe. For the heart, it must be treated with a balloon stent (stent) or coronary artery bypass surgery. to reduce the risk of disability and death Reduce symptoms and improve quality of life The treatment of patients will be different depending on the cardiologist considering.
However, when a woman enters menopause or menopause. should be aware of the conditions that may occur according to the above information Keep an eye out for any abnormalities in your body. Take care of your health at all times. Health checkup to prevent and take care of various congenital diseases, including heart disease, if any, in the right way For more information, please visit Bangkok Heart Hospital Tel. 02-310-3000 Call 1719 or Heart Care LINE Official : @hearthospital
