● Urban men and youngsters are at an increased risk
● In women, risk increases post menopause
New Delhi, 2 September
2017: As
per reports, India witnesses about two million heart attacks every year with
majority of the victims being youngsters. One person dies every 33 seconds in
India due to a heart attack and Indians are becoming victims 10 years ahead of
the people in the West. IMA indicates that men who live in urban areas are
thrice at a risk for this condition as those living in villages. In women, the
risk increases significantly after menopause.
Some factors that lead
to a heart attack include diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure, genetic
history, and lifestyle issues such as intake of processed food and lack of
physical activity. Although India has the highest rate of heart attacks in the
world, it is possible to prevent many of these incidences with timely
prevention and management.
Speaking about this, Padma
Shri Awardee Dr K K Aggarwal, National President Indian Medical Association
(IMA) and President Heart Care Foundation of India (HCFI) and Dr RN Tandon –
Honorary Secretary General IMA in a joint statement, said, “A heart attack
(clinically known as myocardial infarction) is the permanent damage or death of
the heart muscles due to lack of oxygen-rich blood. People often ignore chest
pain as a sign of acidity or gastric trouble. However, overlooking such warning
signs can be detrimental particularly when the person has chances of getting a
heart attack either due to lifestyle or genetic factors. If a person
experiences any discomfort or exertion after walking, and the same persists
even after taking rest, it could be linked to the heart. Under such
circumstances, it is imperative to visit a doctor and take appropriate action.”
It has been seen that
the lack of knowledge often causes a delay in handling the situation during a
heart attack. This could aggravate the damage and in some cases, prove to be
fatal.
Adding further, Dr
Aggarwal, said, “Most lifesaving medications given during a heart attack
work best only when given within one or two hours of experiencing the first
symptoms, when the cardiac damage is limited. Thus, in such cases time is
muscle. Recognizing the early symptoms and immediate medical attention can save
many lives. Apart from this, following Dr KK Aggarwal's formula of 80 can go a
long way in preventing damage to the heart.”
● Diet Eating fewer calories has been shown to reduce the chances of developing heart attack. One should not eat more than 80 g or 80 ml of caloric food in any meal. The less you eat the more you live. Also, one should not eat cereals for up to 80 days in a year. Eating cereals every day is responsible for high insulin levels with insulin resistance.
● Exercise Adequate walking and exercise duration per day is 80 minutes. Cardiovascular training exercise involves walking 80 steps a minute for 80 minutes a week. Cardiovascular exercise involves attaining 80% of target heart rate.
● Time to yourself One should give at least 80 minutes of time to oneself in a day including time for meditation, getting absorbed in the present work, relaxing, and fulfilling your hobby. Smile and laugh whenever you can 80 times a day.
● Pranayama One should do 80 alternate nostril pranayama every day.
● Alcohol For those who consume social drinks (with no contraindications) the dose should be less than 80 g in 1 week. In women, it should be 80 g in 2 weeks.
● Clapping Those who believe that clapping is good for the health should clap 80 times a day.
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