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) ehi

Patients < 45 yrs. of age undergoing coronary angiography at EHI ehi

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

Quit Smoking

Healthy food habits

Modification of Life style Calorie restriction Stress Management ehi

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