Electrocardiography is the most economical and reliable in the first CVD diagnosis technique

electrocardiography is the most economical and reliable in the first CVD diagnosis technique

– the course will be held on 12, 13 and 14 March, starting from 20.30 hours in the Hospital Viamed Los Manzanos.

-tachycardia, asystolic, arrhythmia, the anatomy of the heart and cardiac cell properties, are some of the topics that will be addressed during the successive days.

-the course organized by the Hospital Viamed Los Manzanos will be directed and taught by the cardiologist Julio Martinez Florez.

-the professionals interested in participating in the course can enroll by sending your name info@viamedlosmanzanos.com registration is free.

Logroño, March 2012.- The facilities of the Hospital Viamed Los Manzanos in Lardero (c/Marist brothers s/n), will host the next days 12, 13 and March 14 from 20.30 hours I course of basic electrocardiography to medical personnel organized by the Hospital Viamed Los Manzanos. The goal is to provide practitioners knowledge in order to manage and interpret as fundamental tools for the heart such as the electrocardiogram.

The course is directed and taught by the cardiologist Julio Martinez Florez. The three days that comprise will be moderated by the medical director of Viamed La Rioja, Dr. Fernando Martín Ciancas.

Electrocardiography is the technique most economical and reliable in the first diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. Through its use, it is possible to obtain and interpret the layout electrocardiográfico of the heart, the measurement and calculation of the cardiac frequency in the electrocardiogram (ECG). The course will address the arrhythmia, how can the professional recognize signs and symptoms or what helps the ECG to the doctor. It also bears on issues such as tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, the asystolic or infarction.

The professionals interested in participating in the course can enroll by sending your name info@viamedlosmanzanos.com registration is free. The course is part of training for its professionals Hospital Viamed Los Manzanos takes place on a regular basis in coordination with the medical departments of the hospital.

Electrocardiography for the detection of cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality in Spain and represent 40% of the total mortality rate. To date, the electrocardiogram is the technique most economical and reliable to detect the vast majority of heart disease. It is highly effective and is certainly the most used technique to detect infarctions, arrhythmias and any other heart disease.

ECG is still the technique of reference to a first diagnosis of the vast majority of cardiovascular diseases more common in the Spanish population , says Dr Martinez Florez.

The importance of genetics and lifestyle

Cardiovascular diseases do not affect everyone equally, there are some differences by age or sex. Thus, while it is rare to suffer a heart attack before age 30, more cases are frequent from age 55.

With regard to the differences between men and women, Dr. Martinez Florez indicates that women are genetically protected from cardiovascular disease until menopause by hormonal factors. However, the stress of the current work activity and habits such as smoking and poor diet are doing that these differences of sex. match ”