Why should the elderly check their limbs?

Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Tho Tuan Anh, former Head of the Cardiac Surgery Resuscitation Department, Cho Ray Hospital (HCMC), said that when going for a medical examination, the elderly should check the pulses in their limbs. If the pulse in the upper limbs is higher than the lower limbs, it is likely related to aortic disease.

On September 10-11, Binh Dinh Hospital organized training for its medical staff on diagnosis and treatment of acute arterial diseases. At the same time, it examined, consulted and treated people with cardiovascular diseases.

Attending were Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Tho Tuan Anh, former Head of the Department of Cardiac Surgery Resuscitation, Cho Ray Hospital (HCMC).

Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Tho Tuan Anh examines Mr. Ho Dac Dao

On the morning of September 11, at Binh Dinh Hospital, there were many patients with cardiovascular diseases coming for examination and treatment.

Mr. Ho Dac Dao (79 years old, Tuy Phuoc District, Binh Dinh) said that 3 years ago he had pain, went to the hospital and was diagnosed with heart disease. After that, he went to Ho Chi Minh City many times for examination and treatment.

"Today, I heard that a leading cardiologist came to Binh Dinh to examine me, so my son took me to Binh Dinh Hospital to see the doctor and get advice," said Mr. Dao.

Environmental pollution linked to vascular diseases?

Speaking to Thanh Nien reporter, Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Tho Tuan Anh said that when going for a medical examination, especially the elderly, they should check the pulses in the limbs. If the pulse in the upper limbs is higher than the lower limbs, it is very likely related to aortic disease. Recently, according to studies, environmental pollution is also related to vascular diseases.

"When you see signs of pain, changes in the pulse in the upper and lower limbs, and larger blood vessels than normal, you should go to the hospital for examination and medical advice. If you are sick, you need to control your blood pressure, blood lipids, and change your lifestyle. If the disease is severe, you need to intervene and have surgery," Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Tho Tuan Anh advised.

Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Tho Tuan Anh consults patients with symptoms of cardiovascular disease.

Previously, at the end of May 2024, Binh Dinh Hospital also invited Dr. Nguyen Do Anh, Head of Interventional Cardiology Department, Gia Dinh People's Hospital (HCMC) to support the hospital's doctors in performing cardiovascular imaging and intervention techniques, and at the same time examining dozens of patients with symptoms of chest pain and tightness.

Here, Dr. Nguyen Do Anh directly examined the patients. After receiving the results, Dr. Nguyen Do Anh and other doctors at Binh Dinh Hospital directly performed X-rays and placed coronary stents for 3 patients.

According to Dr. Nguyen Minh Toan (Binh Dinh Hospital), with the support of experts and leading doctors in cardiovascular medicine, people in Binh Dinh province and neighboring provinces will have more choices in visiting and using high-tech services at Binh Dinh Hospital, especially in the field of cardiovascular intervention.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/vi-sao-nguoi-lon-tuoi-nen-kiem-tra-cac-mach-o-chi-185240911155827363.htm