Heart Fat

Introduction

Fatty heart (Cor adiposum, lat.) is a condition of heart development in which the thickness of the wall of the left ventricle increases due to adipose tissue. It occurs in people over 50 years of age and can lead to the development of heart failure, arrhythmias and coronary heart disease.

Reasons for development

Fatty degeneration of the myocardium can occur due to various factors, including hereditary predisposition, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, arterial hypertension and other diseases. Predisposing factors also include overweight and obesity, insufficient intake of protein and monounsaturated fats, smoking and alcohol abuse.

Signs and symptoms

Symptoms of a fatty heart are: pain in the heart area, weakness, shortness of breath, increased fatigue, dizziness, fainting and other unpleasant sensations. Patients may also suffer from high blood pressure and irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias).

Diagnostics

Various methods are used to diagnose fatty heart disease, including electrocardiography (ECG), echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart), and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Based on the results of these studies, the doctor can determine the extent of changes in the heart muscle and prescribe appropriate treatment.

Treatment

Treatment of fatty heart is comprehensive, aimed at weight loss, lifestyle correction, as well as prescribing medications to reduce cholesterol levels and normalize