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Heart attack (this is the commonest cause of death in India)
Heart failure
Arrhythmias
Valvular heart diseases
Congenital heart disease
What are the risk factors for cardiac diseases?
Non-modifiable risk factors:
Hereditary (risk is increased by 2 times)
Gender (males> females)
Age (increases with age)
Modifiable risk factors
Smoking/ Tobacco chewing
High blood pressure
Diabetes
High blood cholesterol
Obesity
Physical inactivity
Stress and behavior
Lifestyle: Dos and Don'ts for a healthy heart
Dos
Avoid smoking
Avoid excessive alcohol intake
Stress and behavioural modification (meditation, yoga, etc.)
Stay active (regular exercise), loose weight, if needed.
Regular health check-ups. Take prescribed medications for high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol.
Don'ts
Smoking, tobacco chewing
Excessive alcohol intake
Stressful lifestyle
High cholesterol diet
Physical inactivity, continue to be overweight.
Avoid visiting the doctor. Let diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol remain untreated.
What is a heart attack?
Heart attack (this is the commonest cause of death in India)
Heart failure
Arrhythmias
Valvular heart diseases
Congenital heart diseases
What are the symptoms of a heart attack?
Heart attacks can cause a wide range of symptoms, from mild to intense. Women, the elderly, and people with diabetes are more likely to have subtle or unusual symptoms.Symptoms in adults may include:
Chest pain
Usually in the centre of the chest
Lasts for a few minutes, or comes and goes
May feel like pressure, squeezing, fullness
Pain may be felt in other areas of the upper body, such as the jaw, shoulder, one or both arms, back, and stomach area
Cold sweat
Light-headedness
Nausea
Heartburn
Abdominal pain
Numbness, aching, or tingling in the arm (usually the left arm)
Shortness of breath
Weakness or fatigue, particularly in the elderly
Women are more likely than men to have symptoms of nausea, vomiting, fatigue, back or jaw pain, and shortness of breath, either alone or with chest pain
Dos and Don'ts when dealing with a heart attack
Have the person sit down, rest, and try to keep calm
Loosen any tight clothing
Ask if the person takes any chest pain medication for a known heart condition
Help the person take the medication (usually nitroglycerin, which is placed under the tongue)
Call for emergency medical help
If the person is unconscious and unresponsive, call for medical help immediately and then begin CPR
Do not leave the person alone except to call for help, if necessary
Do not allow the person to deny the symptoms and convince you not to call for emergency help
Do not wait to see if the symptoms go away
Do not give the person anything by mouth unless a heart medication (such as nitroglycerin) has been prescribed
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