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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