Volksstimme Phone Forum
Expert Phone Forum on the Topic: “High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol: How Can We Protect Our Heart and Blood Vessels?”
On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, another edition of the Volksstimme phone forum will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. During this time, readers will have the opportunity to ask their personal questions on the topic “High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol: How Can You Protect Your Heart and Blood Vessels?” directly to experienced medical specialists.
The experts participating are Dr. Dörte Ahrens, a specialist in internal medicine and cardiology; sports medicine; and nutritional medicine (DAEM/DGEM) at the University Clinic for Cardiology and Angiology in Magdeburg; and Dr. Katrin Borucki, head of the Lipid Clinic at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg. They will answer questions regarding prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of high blood pressure and lipid metabolism disorders. In addition, they will provide information on modern ways to reduce individual cardiovascular risk and prevent related complications.
If you have any of the questions listed below, please do not hesitate to call us. Anyone interested can receive advice on October 13 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. by calling 0391-532970.
- How can I tell if I have high blood pressure? Can I have it even if I don’t have any symptoms?
- What blood pressure readings are considered normal, and at what point is it considered high blood pressure?
- How do I measure my blood pressure correctly at home?
- What role do diet, exercise, stress, being overweight, and alcohol play in the development of high blood pressure?
- Why is high cholesterol a problem, and what levels are critical?
- What is the difference between LDL, HDL, and total cholesterol?
- What risk factors influence an individual’s cardiovascular risk?
- When are medications for high blood pressure or high cholesterol necessary?
- What modern treatment options are available today?
- What can I do on my own to improve my blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the long term?
- How can heart attacks, strokes, and other vascular diseases be prevented as effectively as possible?
- What should be done if blood pressure or cholesterol levels are not adequately controlled despite treatment?
High blood pressure and high cholesterol are among the most important risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The problem is that both often go unnoticed for a long time and do not initially cause any clear symptoms. If left untreated, however, they can damage blood vessels and significantly increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other diseases.
Early detection and personalized treatment can play a crucial role in reducing this risk. In addition to medication, lifestyle factors such as a balanced diet, regular exercise, a healthy body weight, and not smoking also play an important role.
In recent years, treatment options for high blood pressure and lipid metabolism disorders have advanced significantly. Modern medications and personalized treatment strategies now make it possible to treat many patients more effectively and to specifically reduce their individual cardiovascular risk. Not every elevated reading automatically means that a disease is present or that medication is needed immediately. Those who are aware of their numbers and take risk factors seriously early on can do a great deal to promote the long-term health of their heart and blood vessels.
Readers of the telephone forum are welcome to send their questions to Expertenforum@mediengruppe-mitteldeutschland.de.