Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide. It is caused by a buildup of fatty deposits called plaque in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. This buildup is known as atherosclerosis and can lead to coronary artery disease. Indians are at especially high risk due to genetic factors and changes in lifestyle with urbanization. The main risk factors for heart disease are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, lack of exercise, and excessive alcohol consumption. To prevent heart disease, people should eat a healthy diet low in fat and cholesterol, exercise regularly, avoid smoking, monitor cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and take medication as prescribed. Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle can help prevent heart disease
Heart disease is the number one killer worldwide. It is caused by a buildup of fatty deposits called plaque in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. This buildup is known as atherosclerosis and can lead to coronary artery disease. Risk factors include age, family history, high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol use. Symptoms may include chest pain or pressure and shortness of breath. Prevention focuses on maintaining a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, engaging in regular exercise, not smoking, and monitoring key health metrics like blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Making lifestyle changes and adhering to medical treatment can significantly reduce risk of heart disease.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. It is caused by a buildup of fatty plaques in the arteries called atherosclerosis, which commonly affects the coronary arteries and leads to coronary artery disease. Risk factors include age, family history, high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. To prevent heart disease, one should eat a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, not smoke, and monitor cholesterol and blood sugar levels through regular tests. Making lifestyle changes and managing risk factors can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.
Learn why heart disease is a major issue and what you can do to prevent and reverse the number one killer of American's today. Review extensive science and studies demonstrating the effect of nutrient dense foods, exercise and mental health on heart health. Establish your own personal heart health program today.
This document provides information on preventing heart disease. It defines heart disease and atherosclerosis, which is a buildup of plaque in the arteries. Risk factors for heart disease include high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, family history, age and sex. The document recommends maintaining a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, exercising regularly, not smoking, monitoring cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and taking any prescribed medications to prevent and manage heart disease. Following these lifestyle behaviors can significantly reduce risk of heart attacks and other heart problems.
Heart disease is a global epidemic that is the number one killer worldwide. Some key points made in the document include:
- Coronary artery disease, caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries, is the most common type of heart disease.
- Risk factors include high cholesterol, obesity, smoking, diabetes, and heredity.
- Symptoms can include chest pain and shortness of breath.
- Taking preventative measures like exercising, eating healthy, and managing stress can help reduce risks.
- Heart disease poses a huge economic burden through healthcare costs globally and lost productivity. Many countries and organizations are working to implement initiatives and policies to address prevention and management of heart disease on national and global scales
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. It is caused by atherosclerosis, a buildup of fatty plaques in the coronary arteries that supply the heart with blood. Risk factors include age, family history, high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption. Preventing heart disease involves maintaining a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, exercising regularly, not smoking, monitoring cholesterol and other health numbers, and treating conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. Making lifestyle changes and managing risk factors can significantly reduce the chances of developing heart disease.
Heart Disease, Prevention of Heart DiseaseJack Frost
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1) Heart disease is the number one killer worldwide caused by a buildup of fatty plaques in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart.
2) Risk factors include age, family history, high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption.
3) To prevent heart disease, one should eat a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, control blood pressure and cholesterol levels, quit smoking, and limit alcohol intake. Regular screening is important to modify risks and catch issues early.
This document discusses lifestyle changes that can help prevent coronary artery disease (CAD). It covers normal heart anatomy, what atherosclerosis and CAD are, their risk factors like high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. It explains how these conditions can be detected and managed through lifestyle modifications like a healthy diet low in fat and sodium, regular physical activity, weight control, not smoking, and managing blood glucose and blood pressure through medication if needed. The goal is to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other complications of CAD.
Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. It is caused by atherosclerosis which leads to a build up of fatty deposits in the arteries. This can partially or fully block arteries leading to conditions like coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction (heart attack), or congestive heart failure. Risk factors include age, family history, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity. The risk of heart disease can be reduced by adopting a healthy diet low in saturated fat and sodium, engaging in regular exercise, and not smoking.
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February is a great time to think about your heart. Not only is it the month in which we celebrate love and romance, its also American Heart Month. But sadly, many of us give the hearts in our Valentines Day cards more thought than we do the hearts in our bodies. Start making your most valuable organ your top priority with these five tips to keep your heart healthy for a lifetime.
1) The document discusses heart disease (also called coronary artery disease), which occurs when the coronary arteries become narrowed due to plaque buildup, limiting blood flow to the heart.
2) It identifies several major risk factors for heart disease, including high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption.
3) The document provides recommendations for preventing heart disease through a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, regular exercise, not smoking, and monitoring key health numbers like cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
The document discusses ways to prevent heart disease, which is the leading cause of death worldwide. It explains that heart disease is usually caused by a buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries known as atherosclerosis. Risk factors include age, family history, high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption. The document recommends adopting a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, exercising regularly, not smoking, monitoring cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and taking medication as needed to control risk factors and prevent heart disease.
The document outlines the American Heart Association's "Life's Simple 7" goals for cardiovascular health. It discusses 7 factors that are important to focus on: not smoking, being physically active, managing blood pressure, controlling cholesterol, reducing blood sugar, eating better, and maintaining a healthy weight. Following these 7 metrics is presented as a way for people to live long, heart disease-free lives well into their 80s if their cardiovascular health is ideal by age 50. Specific actions are provided under each area to help people work on improving their health.
This document provides 28 challenges or tips for improving heart health, including knowing your risk factors for heart disease, making healthy lifestyle changes at any age, learning CPR, healthy snacking, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, dining out heart healthy, and making long-lasting changes to one's lifestyle and diet for better heart health.
Raise Awareness about Heart Health MonthAnita Hawkins
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According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 630,000 Americans die each year from heart disease. Promote heart health in your workplace with these tips!
Heart disease is the number one killer worldwide. It can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat, regular exercise, not smoking, controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, and managing stress. Risk factors like family history, age, and sex cannot be controlled, but other risks like obesity, high cholesterol, and diabetes can be mitigated through lifestyle changes. Knowing your key health numbers and working to optimize them can also help prevent heart disease.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide. It is caused by a buildup of fatty deposits called plaque in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. This buildup is known as atherosclerosis and can lead to coronary artery disease. Risk factors include age, family history, high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and physical inactivity. To prevent heart disease, one should eat a healthy diet low in fat and cholesterol, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, not smoke, control blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and see a doctor to monitor risk factors. Making lifestyle changes can significantly reduce risk and help live a longer, healthier life.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide. It can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The key steps are:
1) Eat a heart-healthy, balanced diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Limit red meat and full-fat dairy.
2) Engage in regular moderate or intense physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day. Walking is highly recommended.
3) Do not smoke and avoid secondhand smoke. Quitting smoking significantly reduces heart disease risk.
4) Know your numbers - get your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels checked regularly and work to control any risk factors.
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The document discusses how personalization and dynamic content are becoming increasingly important on websites. It notes that 52% of marketers see content personalization as critical and 75% of consumers like it when brands personalize their content. However, personalization can create issues for search engine optimization as dynamic URLs and content are more difficult for search engines to index than static pages. The document provides tips for SEOs to help address these personalization and SEO challenges, such as using static URLs when possible and submitting accurate sitemaps.
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How can we take UX and Data Storytelling out of the tech context and use them to change the way government behaves?
Showcasing the truth is the highest goal of data storytelling. Because the design of a chart can affect the interpretation of data in a major way, one must wield visual tools with care and deliberation. Using quantitative facts to evoke an emotional response is best achieved with the combination of UX and data storytelling.
This document summarizes a study of CEO succession events among the largest 100 U.S. corporations between 2005-2015. The study analyzed executives who were passed over for the CEO role ("succession losers") and their subsequent careers. It found that 74% of passed over executives left their companies, with 30% eventually becoming CEOs elsewhere. However, companies led by succession losers saw average stock price declines of 13% over 3 years, compared to gains for companies whose CEO selections remained unchanged. The findings suggest that boards generally identify the most qualified CEO candidates, though differences between internal and external hires complicate comparisons.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide. It is caused by a buildup of fatty plaques in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. This buildup is called atherosclerosis and can lead to chest pain, heart attack, or sudden cardiac death. Indians are especially at high risk for heart disease due to genetic factors. The main risk factors that can be controlled are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity. Maintaining a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, exercising regularly, not smoking, and monitoring medical conditions can significantly reduce risk of heart disease.
Heart disease is the number one killer worldwide. It is caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries called atherosclerosis. Risk factors include age, family history, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption. The document provides guidelines for preventing heart disease through a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, regular exercise, not smoking, monitoring cholesterol and other health numbers, and controlling risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes through lifestyle changes and medication if needed. Making incremental lifestyle changes can significantly reduce risk of heart disease over the long run.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. It develops when plaque builds up in the arteries due to risk factors like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, stress and genetics. To prevent heart disease, one should eat a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, avoid smoking, control blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and see a doctor to monitor health and treat any risk factors. Making modest lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.
Heart Disease, Prevention of Heart DiseaseJack Frost
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1) Heart disease is the number one killer worldwide caused by a buildup of fatty plaques in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart.
2) Risk factors include age, family history, high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption.
3) To prevent heart disease, one should eat a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, control blood pressure and cholesterol levels, quit smoking, and limit alcohol intake. Regular screening is important to modify risks and catch issues early.
This document discusses lifestyle changes that can help prevent coronary artery disease (CAD). It covers normal heart anatomy, what atherosclerosis and CAD are, their risk factors like high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. It explains how these conditions can be detected and managed through lifestyle modifications like a healthy diet low in fat and sodium, regular physical activity, weight control, not smoking, and managing blood glucose and blood pressure through medication if needed. The goal is to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other complications of CAD.
Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. It is caused by atherosclerosis which leads to a build up of fatty deposits in the arteries. This can partially or fully block arteries leading to conditions like coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction (heart attack), or congestive heart failure. Risk factors include age, family history, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity. The risk of heart disease can be reduced by adopting a healthy diet low in saturated fat and sodium, engaging in regular exercise, and not smoking.
Keep Your Heart Healthy: 5 Heart Health Tips for SeniorsGriswold Home Care
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February is a great time to think about your heart. Not only is it the month in which we celebrate love and romance, its also American Heart Month. But sadly, many of us give the hearts in our Valentines Day cards more thought than we do the hearts in our bodies. Start making your most valuable organ your top priority with these five tips to keep your heart healthy for a lifetime.
1) The document discusses heart disease (also called coronary artery disease), which occurs when the coronary arteries become narrowed due to plaque buildup, limiting blood flow to the heart.
2) It identifies several major risk factors for heart disease, including high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption.
3) The document provides recommendations for preventing heart disease through a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, regular exercise, not smoking, and monitoring key health numbers like cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
The document discusses ways to prevent heart disease, which is the leading cause of death worldwide. It explains that heart disease is usually caused by a buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries known as atherosclerosis. Risk factors include age, family history, high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption. The document recommends adopting a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, exercising regularly, not smoking, monitoring cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and taking medication as needed to control risk factors and prevent heart disease.
The document outlines the American Heart Association's "Life's Simple 7" goals for cardiovascular health. It discusses 7 factors that are important to focus on: not smoking, being physically active, managing blood pressure, controlling cholesterol, reducing blood sugar, eating better, and maintaining a healthy weight. Following these 7 metrics is presented as a way for people to live long, heart disease-free lives well into their 80s if their cardiovascular health is ideal by age 50. Specific actions are provided under each area to help people work on improving their health.
This document provides 28 challenges or tips for improving heart health, including knowing your risk factors for heart disease, making healthy lifestyle changes at any age, learning CPR, healthy snacking, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, dining out heart healthy, and making long-lasting changes to one's lifestyle and diet for better heart health.
Raise Awareness about Heart Health MonthAnita Hawkins
油
According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 630,000 Americans die each year from heart disease. Promote heart health in your workplace with these tips!
Heart disease is the number one killer worldwide. It can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat, regular exercise, not smoking, controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, and managing stress. Risk factors like family history, age, and sex cannot be controlled, but other risks like obesity, high cholesterol, and diabetes can be mitigated through lifestyle changes. Knowing your key health numbers and working to optimize them can also help prevent heart disease.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide. It is caused by a buildup of fatty deposits called plaque in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. This buildup is known as atherosclerosis and can lead to coronary artery disease. Risk factors include age, family history, high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and physical inactivity. To prevent heart disease, one should eat a healthy diet low in fat and cholesterol, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, not smoke, control blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and see a doctor to monitor risk factors. Making lifestyle changes can significantly reduce risk and help live a longer, healthier life.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide. It can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The key steps are:
1) Eat a heart-healthy, balanced diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Limit red meat and full-fat dairy.
2) Engage in regular moderate or intense physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day. Walking is highly recommended.
3) Do not smoke and avoid secondhand smoke. Quitting smoking significantly reduces heart disease risk.
4) Know your numbers - get your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels checked regularly and work to control any risk factors.
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Learn BEM fundamentals as fast as possible. What is BEM (Block, element, modifier), BEM syntax, how it works with a real example, etc.
The document discusses how personalization and dynamic content are becoming increasingly important on websites. It notes that 52% of marketers see content personalization as critical and 75% of consumers like it when brands personalize their content. However, personalization can create issues for search engine optimization as dynamic URLs and content are more difficult for search engines to index than static pages. The document provides tips for SEOs to help address these personalization and SEO challenges, such as using static URLs when possible and submitting accurate sitemaps.
Lightning Talk #9: How UX and Data Storytelling Can Shape Policy by Mika Aldabaux singapore
油
How can we take UX and Data Storytelling out of the tech context and use them to change the way government behaves?
Showcasing the truth is the highest goal of data storytelling. Because the design of a chart can affect the interpretation of data in a major way, one must wield visual tools with care and deliberation. Using quantitative facts to evoke an emotional response is best achieved with the combination of UX and data storytelling.
This document summarizes a study of CEO succession events among the largest 100 U.S. corporations between 2005-2015. The study analyzed executives who were passed over for the CEO role ("succession losers") and their subsequent careers. It found that 74% of passed over executives left their companies, with 30% eventually becoming CEOs elsewhere. However, companies led by succession losers saw average stock price declines of 13% over 3 years, compared to gains for companies whose CEO selections remained unchanged. The findings suggest that boards generally identify the most qualified CEO candidates, though differences between internal and external hires complicate comparisons.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide. It is caused by a buildup of fatty plaques in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. This buildup is called atherosclerosis and can lead to chest pain, heart attack, or sudden cardiac death. Indians are especially at high risk for heart disease due to genetic factors. The main risk factors that can be controlled are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity. Maintaining a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, exercising regularly, not smoking, and monitoring medical conditions can significantly reduce risk of heart disease.
Heart disease is the number one killer worldwide. It is caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries called atherosclerosis. Risk factors include age, family history, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption. The document provides guidelines for preventing heart disease through a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, regular exercise, not smoking, monitoring cholesterol and other health numbers, and controlling risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes through lifestyle changes and medication if needed. Making incremental lifestyle changes can significantly reduce risk of heart disease over the long run.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. It develops when plaque builds up in the arteries due to risk factors like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, stress and genetics. To prevent heart disease, one should eat a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, avoid smoking, control blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and see a doctor to monitor health and treat any risk factors. Making modest lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. It is caused by a buildup of fatty deposits called plaque in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. This buildup is called atherosclerosis and can restrict blood flow, potentially leading to heart attack or stroke. The risk of heart disease can be reduced by maintaining a healthy lifestyle through a balanced diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, regular exercise, not smoking, and controlling conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. Making these lifestyle changes can significantly lower risk even for those with a family history of heart disease.
This document provides information about heart disease including what it is, what causes it, symptoms, risk factors, and prevention and treatment options. It defines heart disease as a condition where the coronary arteries become blocked, restricting blood flow to the heart. The main causes are identified as atherosclerosis, where plaque builds up in the arteries, and hypertension. Risk factors discussed include high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, diabetes, physical inactivity, and family history. The summary emphasizes the importance of lifestyle modifications like a healthy diet, exercise, not smoking, and monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol levels to prevent heart disease.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. It is caused by a buildup of fatty deposits called plaque in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. While age, sex, and family history influence risk, modifiable risk factors include high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption. Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle through a balanced diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, regular exercise, not smoking, and monitoring health metrics can significantly reduce risk of heart disease.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. It is caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries called atherosclerosis. Risk factors include high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and physical inactivity. The document recommends maintaining a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, exercising regularly, not smoking, monitoring cholesterol and other health numbers, and taking medication as prescribed to prevent heart disease. Making lifestyle changes can significantly reduce risk even for those with a family history or existing conditions.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. It is caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries called atherosclerosis. Risk factors include high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and physical inactivity. The document recommends maintaining a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, exercising regularly, not smoking, monitoring cholesterol and other health numbers, and taking medication as prescribed to prevent heart disease. Making lifestyle changes can significantly reduce risk even for those with a family history or existing conditions.
The document discusses cardiovascular disease (CVD) as a major killer in India. It defines various types of CVD including coronary heart disease, heart attacks, stroke, and congestive heart failure. It outlines risk factors for CVD like age, family history, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, physical inactivity and discusses ways to prevent CVD through diet, exercise and lifestyle changes.
This document provides information on coronary artery disease (CAD) and strategies for prevention. It discusses that CAD is a leading cause of death and symptoms can include chest pain and shortness of breath. Risk factors include age, family history, smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, lack of exercise, and stress. Prevention strategies target population-level interventions as well as controlling risk factors for high-risk individuals and implementing secondary prevention measures. A healthy diet, physical activity, weight control, and stress management are emphasized.
Prevention of heart disease involves modifying risk factors such as high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity through lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and avoiding tobacco. The document outlines symptoms of coronary artery disease and risk factors for heart attacks. It emphasizes maintaining healthy cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar levels through lifestyle modifications and medication if needed to prevent heart disease, the world's leading cause of death.
The document discusses heart disease as the leading cause of death in women and provides information about risks, symptoms, and prevention strategies. It notes that heart disease symptoms can be more subtle in women and they are more likely to die from their first heart attack than men. The summary concludes by emphasizing lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and not smoking to prevent heart disease.
World Heart Day is observed annually on September 29th to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases. It was founded in 2000 by the World Heart Federation to educate people that heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death worldwide, claiming over 17 million lives each year. The 2014 theme is creating heart-healthy environments by addressing factors like access to healthy foods and smoke-free public places that influence heart health. The document provides information on heart anatomy and function, types of heart diseases, risk factors, and strategies for prevention like maintaining a healthy weight, diet, exercise, managing stress, not smoking, and seeing a doctor regularly.
This document provides information on controlling cholesterol levels through diet and lifestyle changes. It recommends eliminating animal products and trans fats from the diet, eating more plant-based foods high in fiber, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, stopping smoking, controlling diabetes and blood pressure, and speaking to a doctor about medical factors contributing to high cholesterol. The goal is to lower total cholesterol levels below 160 through these lifestyle modifications in order to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The document discusses heart health and ways to prevent heart attacks. It explains that heart attacks are mainly caused by a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries that restrict blood flow to the heart. The three main risk factors that contribute to this are smoking, an unhealthy diet, and lack of physical activity. Making positive lifestyle changes in these areas, such as quitting smoking, eating more fruits and vegetables, and exercising regularly, can significantly reduce one's risk of a heart attack. The document also outlines other risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and stress as well as the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.
The document discusses the heart and cardiovascular disease. It describes the heart as a muscle the size of a fist that pumps blood over 100,000 times per day. Coronary artery disease occurs when these arteries become blocked, causing angina or heart attack. Risk factors include age, family history, hypertension, cholesterol levels, diabetes, obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity. Treatment may involve medications, angioplasty, or bypass surgery. Lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, exercise, not smoking, and managing conditions can help prevent cardiovascular disease.
2. What is Heart Disease? Heart : The most hard-working muscle of our body pumps 4-5 litres of blood every minute during rest Supplies nutrients and oxygen rich blood to all body parts, including itself Coronary arteries surrounding the heart keep it nourished with blood
3. What is Atherosclerosis what is coronary artery disease? Over time, fatty deposits called plaque build up within the artery walls. The artery becomes narrow. This is atherosclerosis When this occurs in the coronary arteries, heart does not get sufficient blood, the condition is called coronary artery disease , or coronary heart disease
4. Myth : fat deposits at old age! It starts from 2 years of age Foam Cells Fatty Streak Intermediate Lesion Atheroma Fibrous Plaque Complicated Lesion/ Rupture Adapted from Pepine CJ. Am J Cardiol. 1998;82(suppl 104). From First Decade From Third Decade From Fourth Decade
5. Are Other organs Affected? Ischemic Stroke Peripheral Vascular Disease Coronary Heart Disease Angina MI (Heart Attack) Sudden Cardiac Death
6. What are the symptoms of Coronary artery disease? No symptoms for long period Chest pain for short period on exertion also known as Angina or minor heart attack Myocardial Infarction or major heart attack-Severe chest pain, death of heart muscle, heart failure, irregular heart beats Sudden Death
7. How Big is the Problem ? No. 1 killer disease worldwide 12 Million deaths annually During last 30 years large declines in developed countries -rising health awareness and government programmes Alarming increase in developing countries especially India
8. Why Should I (Indian) be Worried ? Indians More susceptible that any other ethnic group 3.4 times more than Americans 6 times more than Chinese 20 times more than Japanese Occurs at lower cholesterol Get the disease at much younger age 5-10 years earlier than other communities Disease follows more severe and malignant course 3 times higher rate of second heart attack and two times higher mortality than whites
9. Why Me ? Genetic predisposition Poor handling of fats and metabolic syndrome Diabetes, obesity, high BP, Coronary artery disease Environmental insults Urbanization Sudden change in lifestyle
10. What Increases Risk? You cant help it ! Age: Men > 45; Women > 55 Sex Race Family History You can !! High Cholesterol Smoking High Blood Pressure Diabetes Obesity Alcohol Physical Inactivity
11. Cholesterol ( A type of fat) Everybody needs cholesterol, it serves a vital function in the body. It circulates in the blood. Too much cholesterol can deposit in the arteries in the form of plaque and block them No symptoms till heart attack
12. Where does it come from ? Two sources of cholesterol: Food & made in your body Food sources: All foods containing animal fat and meat products 65% 35%
13. Good vs. BAD Cholesterol LDL cholesterol is known as bad cholesterol. It has a tendency to increase risk of heart disease LDL cholesterol is a major component of the plaque that clogs arteries HDL cholesterol is known as the good cholesterol. Higher in women, increases with exercise HDL cholesterol helps carry some of the bad cholesterol out of arteries.
14. Obesity People who are overweight (10-30 % more than their normal body weight) Obese have 2 to 6 times the risk of developing heart disease Normal Waist-Hip Ratio < 0.85 for women; < 0.95 for men Pears or apples?
15. Pears and Apples Apple-shaped paunch store body fat around the abdomen and chest, surrounding internal organs Pear-shaped paunch store fat on the hips and thighs, just below the surface of the skin. Apple- shaped are at a higher risk 油 油油油油油油油油油油油油油油油油油油油油油油油油油油油油
17. Cigarette Smoking Increases blood pressure Decreases HDL Damages arteries and blood cells Increases heart attacks Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, and 200 of these chemicals are poisonous
18. Cigarette Smoking If you think YOU are smoking the cigarette, you are mistaken Its the other way round !
19. Alcohol Consumption In small amounts it is beneficial: 1-2 drinks In large amounts it adds fat and calories & raises BP! 4 drinks per day. You end up with gastroenterologist instead of cardiologist This is a very fine line! Finer for women as they are at higher risk
20. Diabetes At any given cholesterol level, diabetic persons have a 2 or 3 x higher risk of heart attack or stroke A diabetic is more likely to die of a heart attack than a non-diabetic ~80% Diabetics die from heart disease Risk of sudden death from a heart attack for a diabetic is the same as that of someone who has already had a heart attack.
21. Interactions of Risk Factors Risk operates across a continuum - no clearcut line ( Blood Pressure; Cholesterol; overweight; Smoking) The risk is multiplicative when many risk factors co- exist; risk factors often cluster together Majority of events arise in individuals with modest elevations of many risk factors than from marked elevation of a single risk factor
22. Misfortunes always come in by a door that has been left open for them. Czechoslovakian proverb
23. Everyday you make choices to try to help protect yourself and your family . In fact, protecting yourself has become second natureyou just do it. But do you know what you can do to help protect yourself from this number 1 cause of death- Heart Disease?
24. For my car, I want the best mechanic. But for my own body, I follow hearsay and advice from friends, kitty party, local quacks. Just anyone And decide for the worst
25. Creative strategies do not work ! Karva Chauth! Never had a test or retest Never been to Doctor ! I hate them Never take medicines! My BP is normal, so stopped meds! Miracle men and Miracle Medicines! So many of them I am my own doctor! No fees too
26. Preventing Heart Disease Rule #1 Look before your eat Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every day. (5 servings - they are naturally low in fat and high in vitamins and minerals and anti oxidants). Eat colored vegetables and fruits Eat a variety of grain products Choose nonfat or low-fat products. Use less fat meats- chicken, fish and lean cuts Switch to fat-free milktoned/skimmed milk
27. Dietary Guidelines Limit your intake of foods high in calories and low in nutrition, including foods like soft drinks, candy, junk food Limit foods high in saturated fat, trans- fat and cholesterol Eat less than 6 gms of salt a day Have no more than1-2 alcoholic drink a day if you are a regular drinker
28. Limit / Avoid Foods rich in Cholesterol and Saturated fats Egg Yolk Fatty meat & organ meat( Liver) Butter chicken / Batter fried fish ! Milk fat Desi Ghee, Butter, Cheese, Malai, Rabri, Khurchan, Doda, Ice Cream, full cream milk, Hidden Fat like Bakery biscuits, Patties (!), Cakes, Pastries,
29. Cooking Oils: The mystery of PUFA / MUFA Saturated Fats : Increase Cholesterol Avoid Coconut oil, Palm oil, Vanaspati ghee Monounsaturated Fats (MUFA): Heart healthy Olive oil, Groundnut oil, Canola oil, Mustard oil Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFA): Heart healthy Sunflower oil, Soybean oil Omega-3-Fatty acids Fish oil : Heart Healthy Rotate the oils or Mixture of oils
30. Preventing Heart Disease Rule #2 Exercise Maintain a level of physical activity that keeps you fit and matches the calories you eat Serves several functions in preventing and treating those at high risk Reduces incidence of obesity Increases HDL Lowers LDL and total cholesterol Helps control diabetes and hypertension
31. Exercise, Exercise, Exercise Mortality is halved in retired men who walk more than two miles every day Regular exercise can halve the risk of heart disease, particularly in men who walk briskly Someone who is inactive has as great a risk of having heart disease as someone who smokes, has high blood pressure or has high cholesterol Exercise significantly reduces the chances of diabetes and stroke With regular exercise, blood pressure in those with hypertension is reduced by as much as 20mms Hg
32. Exercise and Heart Disease Moderate to intense physical activity for 30-45 minutes on most days of the week is recommended
33. Walking for a healthy heart Complicated exercise machines or sweating it out in the gym not essential JUST WALK!
34. Rule # 3 Stop Smoking NOW! The risk of heart attack starts decreasing within 24 hours of quitting smoking, wi thin 1 year of quitting, CHD risk decreases significantly, within 2 years it reaches the level of a nonsmoker Smell and taste improve within days Within three months of quitting, the smokers' cough disappears in most people
36. Benefits much beyond Heart Disease Tobacco Diet Physical Activity Alcohol Cardiovascular Cancers Diabetes Chronic Respiratory Diseases Osteoporosis Oral Health Mental Health
37. Rule # 4 Know your Number! Desirable numbers Total cholesterol < 200; LDL < 100 HDL > 40 triglycerides < 200 Get the levels tested routinely and keep them under control The only thing worse than finding out that you have one of these conditions is.NOT finding out that you have it!! And thats not your Mobile Number!
38. Benefits of reducing cholesterol 10% reduction of blood cholesterol produces 20-30% decline in CHD deaths All Adults >20 yrs must get tested- if normal test again after 5 years, if elevated, work towards normalizing the levels with lifestyle modification and drugs as needed
39. Controlling Blood Pressure Adults should have their blood pressure checked at least once every two years, as there are no symptoms to tell if you have high blood pressure Optimal levels : 120 /80 mm Hg If high Modify your lifestyle Diet, Weight, Exercise, Salt restriction Adhere to the prescribed medication without fail, to decrease chances of getting heart disease Do not stop your medicines without consulting your doctor, even if the blood pressure becomes normal
40. Controlling Blood Sugar All adults should have their blood sugar checked regularly, as there are no early symptoms of diabetes Normal blood sugar: Fasting < 100; post meals <140 If high Modify your lifestyle Diet, Weight, Exercise Adhere to the prescribed medication without fail, to decrease chances of getting heart disease Do not stop your medicines without consulting your doctor, even if the blood sugar becomes normal
41. If you or someone in your family already diagnosed with heart disease Dont get disheartened science has made significant progress Just monitor risk factors much more aggressively Eat healthy Walk regularly Watch your weight Quit smoking immediately Keep your weight under control In addition to improving your heart health these measures are sure to enhance your appearance !! Adhere to you medicines & listen to your doctor
42. Dont wait for a heart attack to take an action ! Dont wait for a second life we are not cats!
43. Heart disease is often avoidable. Following a heart-healthy lifestyle doesn't have to be complicated, and it doesn't mean you need to live a life of self-deprivation. Instead, find ways to incorporate heart-healthy habits into your lifestyle and you may well enjoy a healthier life for years to come.
#5: 9 Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease involving the development of arterial wall lesions. As they grow, these lesions may narrow or occlude the arterial lumen. Complex lesions may also become unstable and rupture, leading to acute coronary events, such as unstable angina, myocardial infarction, and stroke. Pepine CJ. The effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition on endothelial dysfunction: potential role in myocardial ischemia. Am J Cardiol . 1998; 82(suppl 10A):244-275.
#12: Cholesterol is a soft waxy substance found among the lipids in the bloodstream and in all of your bodys cells. Everybody needs cholesterol, it serves a vital function in the body. It is a component of the nerve tissue of the brain and spinal cord as well as other major organs. We get cholesterol from two ways. Our bodies make it and the rest comes from animal products we eat. It is frequently measured to promote health and prevent disease. Desirable levels of total cholesterol levels should be at 200 or less. 240 is considered high but it will depend on the HDL and LDL levels if at this level there is a risk to your health. It is a major component of the plaque that clogs arteries. Cholesterol and other fats cant dissolve in the blood. They have to be transported to and from cells by special carriers called lipoproteins.
#15: People who are obese have 2 to 6 times the risk of developing hypertension even if they have no other risk factors.
#17: Exercise can help control blood cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, as well as help lower blood pressure.
#20: Alcohol Consumption: In small amounts alcohol acts as a vasodilator, this is good and usually occurs in 1-2 drinks. In large amounts it acts as a vasoconstrictor which is bad. The range this occurs is 3-4 drinks. This is a very fine line. Other risk factors that may contribute to a higher risk of heart disease is an individuals response to stress, sex hormones, and the loss of natural estrogen as women age.
#21: About 2/3 of the people with diabetes die of some type of heart or blood vessel disease.
#27: How can you stop cardiovascular disease? The heart healthy diet is designed to decrease sodium, saturated fat, including trans fatty acids which are all closely linked to high blood cholesterol and an increased risk of heart disease. It also encourages the increased intake of monounsaturated fat, Omega 3 fatty acids and soluble fiber which helps to lower blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
#33: Exercise can help control blood cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, as well as help lower blood pressure.
#34: Exercise can help control blood cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, as well as help lower blood pressure.