Study: A poor sense of smell is linked to an increased risk of heart disease
Washington, November 8 (QNA) – A new study conducted by researchers in the United States of America revealed that any noticeable change with age may indicate the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure in the future.
Recent research conducted on more than 5,000 older people found that a poor sense of smell is associated with an increased risk of heart disease within four years.
Dr. Neil Shah, a cardiologist at Northwell Health, said: In order for the senses to function properly, there must be good blood flow and blood supply to those areas, similar to diseases that may affect the coronary arteries or arteries of the heart.
Heart disease, which includes conditions such as heart attacks and strokes, tends to affect older people, but anyone who smokes, has high cholesterol or blood pressure, or practices other unhealthy lifestyle habits may be at risk.
Shah explained, in light of this study, it is difficult to determine whether it was cardiovascular disease that led to the appearance of smell problems first, or is there another reason, and is the loss of the sense of smell part of the natural aging process, or does it lead to an exacerbation of risk factors that can affect the outcomes of cardiovascular disease?… But regardless of the order in which the symptoms appear.
However, further studies will be critical, he continued, and ensuring patients communicate with their healthcare team to better assess risks is actually how this study will impact patient care.
The research, published in JAMA, suggests that a simple smell test could be used as an early warning sign to identify older people who are at greater risk of heart disease.