SHANIKRUPA HEARTCARE CENTRE

HEART ATTACK ? heart muscle needs oxygen to survive.

A heart attack occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut off completely Your BLOOD SUPPLY

SYMPTOMS OF HEART ATTACK IN WOMEN: •chest pain or discomfort

•uncomfortable pressure, fullness & pain in the centre of chest

•shortness of breath

•sweating , nausea , vomiting or dizziness

•discomfort radiating to the back, jaw, throat or arm

•extreme weakness, anxiety

•rapid or irregular heart beats

RISK FACTOR OF HEART DISEASE: Women With Diabetes Has Greater Risk Than Male With

Diabetes Mental Stress And Depression. High Blood Pressure High blood cholesterol Physical Inactivity Smoking Pregnancy Complications

DIABETES: Women with diabetes is 2-4 times more likely to have heart disease.

abc’s of diabetes: a: A1c test shows you what your blood sugar has been over last three months. b: high blood pressure makes your heart work too hard & can cause heart attack damage to kidney . c: LDL cholesterol can built up & can clog blood vessels it can cause heart attack. 2 out of 3 people with diabetes die of heart disease. The who predicted that the number of the patients suffers from

diabetes will double by 2030 than any other disease

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (BP): High blood pressure (HBP) is a serious condition that can lead to

coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems.

Now a days 1 out of 3 women suffer from heart disease. Consume less than 1 teaspoon of sodium a day, including sodium

found in packed and prepared foods. Which helps in regulate BP.

HIGH BLOOD CHOLESTEROL:

• WHEN THERE IS TOO MUCH CHOLESTEROL IN BLOOD ; IT BUILTS UP IN THE WALL OF ARTERIES AND INCREASE TOURS RISK OF DEVELOPING HEART DISEASES.

240 mg/dl or above HIGH

200-239MG/DL BORDERLINE

less than 200mg/dl DESIRABLE

• EVERY 1 IN 2 WOMAN HAS HIGH OR BORDERLINE HIGH

CHOLESTEROL

PHYSICAL INACTIVITY: Inactive people are nearly twice as likely to developed heart

disease as those who are inactive. Good news is that physical activity can protect your heart. Regular physical activity can also reduces your chance of developing high blood pressure & high cholesterol in blood. Walk at least 1-2 hours in a day.

SMOKING: Women may be more sensitive than men to some of the

harmful effects of smoking.

Female smokers have a higher relative risk of myocardial infarction than male smokers, even after adjustment for major cardiovascular risk factors.

HEALTH TIPS:1. Stay active as you get older2. Don’t neglect night sleep3. Cut down your sodium intake4. Learn your family health history5. Keep stress down6. Eat healthy food & fruits, vegetables, whole

grain, fish etc.