Number of drownings rise in the sea by heart attack: 49 victims registered

In the past five years, 49 people have lost their lives on Albanian beaches. According to State Police data provided by Tv Klan, heart attack is the main cause of these fatal events.

To avoid heart attacks, cardiologists recommend that access to the sea not be done immediately.

Mimoza Luzat, cardiologist: We always recommend that the introduction be gradual, never immediate jump, wash your feet, hands, get used to the body's temperature and then become the body's full immersion in water.

The elderly are the ones who have largely lost their lives at sea as a result of heart condition, yet they are not short of younger age, since they have also increased cases of heart disease in recent years.

Mimoza Luzat, cardiologist doctor: We have a trend in reducing the age of patients affected by cardiovascular disease, and 35 years of age we've had cases in the last few months we've been conspiring here in our center.

The presence of beach watchers and direct contact with the emergency immediately as soon as it feels chest straits, fatigue or dizziness, are necessary for avoiding fatal events.

Gjergjeta, representative, Albanian Federation of Beach Watchers: The cases have been quite frequent in the absence of such ones. That's why it's supposed to be the beach watcher to give first aid.

Before the vacation begins, heart disease or hypertension are recommended to consult the cardiologist to receive relevant medical advice and treatments.