International Maritime Health · Published 2025-09-30 · DOI 10.5603/imh.106257
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. Studies indicate a higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, smoking, diabetes, hyperuricaemia, and lipid metabolism disorders among seafarers. The presented literature review highlights a significant gap in current data regarding the prevalence, clinical course, and prognosis of numerous cardiological conditions in this occupational group. The study focused primarily on coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and arterial hypertension among seafarers. Recently, there has been a growing emphasis on the intensification of preventive measures as well as early diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. Seafarers represent an occupational group that may significantly benefit from individualized diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. The use of modern technologies — such as advanced echocardiographic techniques for risk stratification and mobile devices for arrhythmia detection — may significantly improve the effectiveness of identifying diseases before the onset of complications, particularly in situations where access to medical supervision is limited both during work and free time on the ship due to specific conditions at sea.
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