preventing heart attack dr. prashant jagtap m.d. d.m. facc wockhardt heart hospital
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Preventing Heart Attack
Dr. Prashant Jagtap M.D. D.M. FACC
Wockhardt Heart Hospital
WHO Prediction
• 100 million heart patients in 2010
(60% of world population)
• Treating 50 million heart patient
will cost Rs.6,90,000 crores ($ 150 billion)
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Patients < 45 yrs. of age undergoing coronary angiography at EHI
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Amsterdam Department of Interventional Cardiology, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis.
Heart Attack Warning Signs
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Discomfort in throat, jaw, left shoulder
left arm, back.
• Shortness of breath
• Cold sweat, light headedness, nausea
Heart Attack is Sudden!
Causes of Heart Attack are not!
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure • Overweight
• Smoking
• High cholesterol
Cholesterol Cousins
Good
- High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
Bad
- Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
Ugly
- Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]
- Triglycerides
Type A behavior
Ambitious Time urgency Anger Hostility Competitive Aggressive
Type B behavior
Relaxed, less aggressive
Reducing Heart Attack Risk
Stop smoking
Lower high blood pressure
Reduce high blood cholesterol
Aim for a healthy weight
Be physically active each day
Manage diabetes
Waist to Hip ratio ( WHR)
Regular Exercise
Regular Exercise
Quit Smoking
Healthy food habits
Modification of Life style
Calorie restriction Stress Management
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Thank You