*NIH. High blood cholesterol what you need to know. Last updated on: June 2005. [Online]. Available from: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/public/heart/wyntk.pdf. Accessed on: 15.11.2019.
*European society of cardiology. One in five young adults in India has high blood pressure. Last updated on: November 2018. [Online]. Available from: https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/One-in-five-young-adults-in-India-has-high-blood-pressure.
Accessed on: 14.11.2019.
*NIHR. Being overweight or obese is linked with heart disease even without other metabolic risk factors. Last updated on: November 2017. [Online]. Available from: https://discover.dc.nihr.ac.uk/content/signal-000501/ being-overweight-or-obese-is-linked-with-heart-disease-even-without-other-metabolic-risk-factors. Accessed on: 15.11.2019.
*NIH. High blood cholesterol what you need to know. Last updated on: June 2005. [Online]. Available from: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/public/heart/wyntk.pdf. Accessed on: 15.11.2019.
Let’s prevent heart ailments, prioritize heart care. Some simple early steps will get us there.
*NIH. High blood cholesterol what you need to know. Last updated on: June 2005. [Online]. Available from: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/public/heart/wyntk.pdf. Accessed on: 15.11.2019.
*European society of cardiology. One in five young adults in India has high blood pressure. Last updated on: November 2018. [Online]. Available from: https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/One-in-five-young-adults-in-India-has-high-blood-pressure.
Accessed on: 14.11.2019.
*NIHR. Being overweight or obese is linked with heart disease even without other metabolic risk factors. Last updated on: November 2017. [Online]. Available from: https://discover.dc.nihr.ac.uk/content/signal-000501/ being-overweight-or-obese-is-linked-with-heart-disease-even-without-other-metabolic-risk-factors. Accessed on: 15.11.2019.
*NIH. High blood cholesterol what you need to know. Last updated on: June 2005. [Online]. Available from: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/public/heart/wyntk.pdf. Accessed on: 15.11.2019.
Do you have a family history of high blood pressure, cholesterol or diabetes?
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Assess your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke#
CVD occurs at least 10 years earlier in Indians with 50% higher rates of mortality*
If most of your answers are YES, talk to your doctor. You might be at high risk of Heart Attack & Stroke
Your recommendation:
It's never too early to start thinking about your risk factors for heart disease or discussing your family's history with your GP
What you should do:
While there are some risks you can’t change – like age, sex, ethnicity and family history of heart disease, there are other risks you can take steps towards reducing, like maintaining your weight, being physically active and smoke-free living, managing high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Reference:
American Heart Association. Understanding & Managing CHOLESTEROL. Available at https://www.heart.org/-/media/Files/Health-Topics/Cholesterol/My-Cholesterol-Guide-English.pdf. Last accessed on 05.04.2022.
As the pandemic continues, Dr Rabin Chakraborty a cardiologist from Kolkata talks about cardiac care, diabetes and how to prevent cardiac issues for Covid-19 hit patients suffering from Diabetes symptoms
Regular heart check up and screening is important. Know your non-invasive heart health tests.
Reference:
1. American Heart Association. Non-Invasive Tests and Procedures.
Available at https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/diagnosing-a-heart-attack/noninvasive-tests-and-procedures?msclkid=eea46581b3e411ecbae6f158c5d3be27 Last accessed on 04.04.2022
2. The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand . Heart tests. Available at https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/your-heart/heart-tests?msclkid=eea5e7f4b3e411ecb56078801133503e Last accessed on 04.04.2022
*Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are increasing rapidly in India causing nearly 5.8 million deaths per year1 In India 52% of CVDs death occur before the age of 70 years.2
Another more alarming and prevalent chronic disease worldwide is diabetes mellitus. India has earned the dubious distinction of being the diabetes capital of the world.3
Appropriate lifestyle intervention and optimal management of high cholesterol levels would greatly help in preventing or postponing the onset of cardiovascular disease, and in reducing the burden on the community and the nation as a whole.
Making India HeartStrong is an initiative committed to support people with cardiovascular risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, obesity or high cholesterol levels to live healthy lifestyle and empower them to take care of their heart. The
website provides information and support to keep your heart strong from the implications of cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, the website also helps to reach out to counsellors, who can help in diagnosis and support in the right treatment through
counselling. One can also access timely screening support basis the counsellors advice and access to wellness programs in order to keep fit.
References
Shrivastava U, Misra A, Mohan V, Unnikrishnan R, Bachani D. Obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases in India: public health challenges. Curr Diabetes Rev [Internet]. 2017;13(1):65-80. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27515855/ DOI: 10.2174/1573399812666160805153328
Nag T, Ghosh A. Cardiovascular disease risk factors in Asian Indian population: a systematic review. J Cardiovasc Dis Res [Internet]. 2013 Dec; 4(4): 222-28. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3953680/ DOI: 10.1016/j.jcdr.2014.01.004
Adhikari P, Pathak R, Kotian S. Validation of the MDRF-Indian diabetes risk score(IDRS) in another South Indian population through the boloor diabetes study(BDS). JAPI. 2010 July; (55). Available from: https://www.japi.org/july_2010/Article_06.pdf
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