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Director of the 'Dedinje' Institute: Prevention is best for the heart, eat moderately, not gluttonously
Director of the 'Dedinje' Institute Milovan Bojić warned that we are a country with the highest mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases and appealed to citizens for preventive measures and to break unhealthy life habits.
TL;DR
- Serbia has the highest mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases in Europe.
- There is an observed increase in younger patients undergoing surgery at the 'Dedinje' Institute.
- The 'Dedinje' Institute will open a new cardiology genetics department.
- This new department will help patients identify predispositions to cardiovascular diseases and receive preventive advice.
- Preventive measures include managing blood pressure and sugar levels, and adopting healthier eating habits.