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Doctors: Heart attack is not just a "problem for the elderly" - a reality that hurts

Imagine a young father, a thirty-year-old manager who spends most of his day in the office. He has a family, a career, dreams - and at the same time endless stress, lack of sleep and minimal exercise. He thinks he is perfectly healthy for his age because he has no visible problems. And then one December morning, while shoveling snow in front of his house, he suddenly feels a sharp pain in his chest. This scenario is not exceptional – a heart attack does not discriminate based on age or physical condition. Especially in winter, when the cold constricts blood vessels, the risk is significantly higher.

This is where the unique approach of year-round health care AGEL Plus comes into play, emphasizing prevention as the basis of a healthy life. Thanks to regular and detailed examinations, you can detect potential risks before they turn into a problem.

Among other things, the AGEL Group also operates top cardio centers in Třinec and Pardubice, and the doctors there confirm that they are seeing heart attacks in younger and younger generations. An example is Mr. Michal from Jablunkov, who suffered a severe heart attack at the age of twenty-six. For six years now, his heart has been working at only half its capacity. That is why he must be under regular medical supervision.

The young patient is now being helped by a project of remote monitoring of patients at risk of heart failure, which is provided by the cardiovascular and telemedicine center of the AGEL Třinec-Podlesí Hospital. Today, six years after the heart attack, Mr. Michal is on disability pension, partially works in a sheltered workshop, regularly goes to rehabilitation at the Třinec hospital and is under the care of a cardiologist.

How does AGEL Plus protect your heart?

The annual premium health care AGEL Plus is not only about treatment, but above all about prevention. When we talk about heart attacks, prevention means everything. AGEL Plus offers comprehensive health care, which includes thorough diagnostic tests, individual consultations with cardiologists and specialized programs focused on a healthy lifestyle.

One of the main tools of prevention is cardiovascular screening, which reveals risk factors such as increased blood pressure, cholesterol or genetic predisposition to heart disease. These tests are part of the regular preventive examinations that AGEL Plus offers in the annual program. Thanks to this, you have the opportunity to learn about the condition of your heart even before the first signs of problems appear.

Personalized approach: That's why AGEL Plus is premium

What makes AGEL Plus different? In the approach. In traditional healthcare, you often feel like a number – patient number 12, next in line. But with AGEL Plus premium care, you always come first. Doctors here take into account not only the results of your tests, but also your lifestyle, family history and individual needs.

Imagine it as a detailed map of your health. Instead of a general recommendation like "eat less salt and exercise more", you will receive a precise plan on how to reduce your risk of heart attack. For example, your doctor will recommend a specific type of exercise that will respect your schedule and health condition or will advise you on the composition of a diet that will not only be healthy but also tasty.

Winter risks under control

Winter is the time of year when the heart takes a beating. It has been proven that freezing weather causes blood vessels to narrow, which increases blood pressure and thus the risk of heart attack. Add to this the physical exertion that many people indulge in when clearing snow, winter sports, or so-called Christmas stress, and the mix is ​​complete. Just the transitions from heat to cold can be a huge shock to the body.

Health professionals also warn of the increasing number of so-called Christmas heart attacks, when people affected tend to downplay and trivialize their problems so as not to disrupt the holiday atmosphere. However, the sooner people with a heart attack call an ambulance, the better. The initial symptoms that alert you to a heart attack include: chest pain, a feeling of fainting and lack of oxygen.

A story that inspires

One of the AGEL Plus clients is also Mrs. Veronika, a forty-year-old accounting manager who avoided a serious heart attack thanks to the preventive program. Jana had been feeling occasional chest pressure for a long time, but she attributed it to stress. When she registered for the AGEL Plus program, during a basic examination, doctors discovered that she had high blood pressure and excessively high cholesterol levels. Thanks to timely intervention and a personalized plan, she changed her lifestyle, lost weight, and her values ​​gradually returned to normal. Today, she feels better than ever before, and she is grateful that she underwent preventive care in time.

A healthy heart is your investment in the future

Year-round premium health care AGEL Plus is not just a service – it is an investment in your health and your life. More and more clients perceive it as an investment, as a supplement or alternative to health insurance. More and more employers in the Czech Republic offer their employees reimbursement or contribution for year-round health care in the so-called cafeteria systems. Employers are more aware than ever that the health of employees has a direct impact on the productivity and efficiency of the company.

You can have the best-selling year-round SILVER+ program from just 99 CZK per day. So, for less than the price of a pack of cigarettes, you can have your health under control and not wait for health problems. A heart attack is not inevitable if you decide to take your health into your own hands. Thanks to advanced diagnostics, an individual approach and top experts, you can provide your heart with the care it deserves.

Don't wait for the first warning sign. Act today. A healthy and strong heart is the key to a long and happy life – and AGEL Plus is the partner that will give you the reassurance that you are not alone on this journey.