EFFICIENCY OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM AND FACTORS AFFECTING ON ITS QUALITY.

Aim of the survey: To assess the influence of risk factors such as smoking the cigarettes, alcohol consumption, diet, level of physical activity and the incidence of mental stress on the efficiency of the cardiovascular system. Methods: In our survey were participated 93 probants aged 18-25 years. Cardiovascular efficiency was assessed using Ruffier test. Based on its outcome were probants divided into three groups (A - good to excellent cardiovascular efficiency, B - average cardiovascular efficiency, C - below average circulation efficiency). There was used the questionnaire consisting of the questions directed on the lifestyle and incidence of the risk factors for the cardiovascular insufficiency. Incidence of various risk factors were compared in each group. Results: In group C was the largest representation of abstainers (30.55%) and non-smokers (80.55%). The probants in this group also fared best in an effort to respect the principles of healthy eating. While the largest representation of (42.31%) probants with low levels of physical activity was in group A, the largest representation of probants with high levels of physical activity was in Group B. Conclusion: We were unable to confirm the negative impact of selected risk factors for cardiovascular efficiency. It should be thing to realize, that the incidence of a risk factor does not immediately mean a deficiency of the cardiovascular system. Only continuous exposure to various risk factors leads to cardiovascular deficiency. The cardiovascular deficiency should be prevented by preferring a healthy lifestyle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]