Dr. Arindam Pande highlights contributing factors for heart disease
Coronary heart disease and risk factors
- Gender (males are prone to CAD)
- Older age
- Family history of heart disease
- Being postmenopausal
- Race (Indians are more likely to have heart disease)
Clinical conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol can elevate the risk of cardiovascular manifestations. These prolonged disorders can damage blood vessels in the heart and block blood vessels leading to the brain, causing a stroke. The clinical survey has revealed that adults with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke as people who do not have diabetes. Moreover, diabetes raises triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. More than 2 in 3 people with diabetes have high blood pressure.
However, heart disease can be prevented by simple lifestyle modifications. Quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet, and being physically active can help alleviate the risk of cardiovascular complications. Restorative measures can boost your mental health and improve your overall well-being.
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