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Beata Jacuś1,2,3,4, Wiktoria Michnowska5, Joanna Szafran-Dobrowolska5,6
1Medical University in Gdańsk. bjacus@ucmmit.gdynia.pl.
International Maritime Health
|October 7, 2025
Summary
Seafarers face higher cardiovascular disease risks. Early diagnosis and tailored prevention strategies, using modern tech, are crucial for this group
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Occupational Health
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading global cause of mortality.
- Seafarers exhibit increased prevalence of CVD risk factors like obesity, diabetes, and lipid disorders.
- Existing data on cardiological conditions in seafarers is notably limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current literature on cardiovascular diseases in seafarers.
- To identify gaps in knowledge regarding prevalence, clinical course, and prognosis.
- To emphasize the need for individualized diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for seafarers.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and arterial hypertension in seafarers.
- Analysis of existing studies on cardiovascular risk factors in this occupational group.
Main Results:
- Seafarers present a higher burden of cardiovascular risk factors.
- Significant data gaps exist concerning the specific cardiological conditions in seafarers.
- Coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension are key areas of concern.
Conclusions:
- Seafarers require targeted preventive measures and early diagnostic approaches for cardiovascular diseases.
- Individualized strategies, enhanced by modern technologies like advanced echocardiography and mobile arrhythmia detection, are recommended.
- Improved identification of cardiovascular diseases before complications is vital, especially given limited access to medical care at sea.
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