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Various processed red meats are often a favorite menu on the dinner table, from steak, satay, to rendang.Apart from being delicious, red meat is also a source of animal protein which is rich in iron, vitamins and important minerals.
On the other hand, anything in excess is not good.Consuming too much red meat can be risky for your health.Even though it is rich in protein, the American Heart Association (AHA) states that red meat has a higher saturated fat content, and is at risk of disrupting heart health.
Heart and Blood Vessel Specialist at Mayapada Hospital Surabaya, dr.Samuel Sudanawidjaja, Sp.JP, FIHA, FSCAI, explained that red meat is a type of meat that is red when raw and becomes darker after cooking, such as beef, goat, lamb or pork.
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“Excessive consumption, especially of processed meat such as sausages, bacon, corned beef, can increase the risk of heart disease, because of the high content of salt, nitrite preservatives and saturated fat, which can damage blood vessels and the heart in the long term,” said Dr.Samuel.
For this reason, consuming red meat needs to pay attention to portion size, frequency of consumption, and how it is processed.
“Choose fresh, lean meat such as tenderloin, sirloin or hamstrings, grilled, boiled or grilled. Consumption should be limited to 1-2 times per week and balanced with vegetables, fruit and vegetable protein such as tempeh or nuts,” said Dr.Samuel.
He emphasized that red meat is not the main enemy of the heart, but it is also not a food that should be consumed in excess.
“The key is balance and awareness. If you have risk factors for heart disease, it’s a good idea to limit consumption and focus more on healthier sources of protein,” continued Dr.Samuel.
Order Dr.Samuel is also a reminder that a healthy diet has an important role in preventing the risk of heart disease and complaints such as chest pain.
When you feel chest pain, you should immediately do an examination to determine the cause at the Mayapada Hospital Chest Pain Unit.If the evaluation results show no cardiac indications, then the patient is not charged.Meanwhile, those who are detected to have heart disease will be referred to a specialist or subspecialist at the Cardiovascular Center for further treatment.
The Chest Pain Unit operates 24 hours at the Mayapada Hospital emergency service (IGD) in Jakarta (Lebak Bulus and Kuningan), Tangerang, Surabaya and Bandung.A more comprehensive heart screening can be done by scheduling a doctor’s consultation at the Cardiovascular Center via call center 150770 or Mayapada Hospital’s MyCare application.
In emergency conditions such as a heart attack, immediately contact Mayapada Hospital’s 24-hour Cardiac Emergency service via the call center 150990 or the Emergency Call feature on MyCare for fast treatment using the Door to Balloon protocol in less than 90 minutes, supported by Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) facilities and a team of interventional cardiologists who are always on standby.
Get heart health tips and promotions for Mayapada Hospital services in the Health Articles & Tips feature in MyCare, which also has a Personal Health feature connected to Google Fit and Health Access to monitor heart rate, calories, steps and BMI.
Collect reward points for discounted services at Mayapada Hospital by downloading the MyCare application.
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