Gurugram/ Alive News: As per the statistics shared by World Health Organization, every year 17.5 million people suffer from cardiac ailments namely coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia and stroke amongst others. Lifestyle modifications such as regular blood pressure monitoring, maintained cholesterol levels, diabetes, non-smoking, weight management and regular exercises can contribute to a healthy heart, sharing this information Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Head of Department, Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad told some quick tips on how to care for our hearts in daily lives.
Dr Sanjay Kumar said a healthy heart beats anywhere between 70 to 80 beats a minute. Heart rates increase in response to the body needing more oxygen or nutrients. Fainting, dizziness and shortness of breath is indicative that the heart rate might be very low, for heart pumping may be affected.
Symptoms of a heart attack
• Chest pain or discomfort.
• Upper body discomfort.
• Shortness of breath.
• Breaking out in a cold sweat.
• Feeling unusually tired for no reason.
• Nausea (feeling sick to the stomach) and vomiting.
• Light-headedness or sudden dizziness.
Small Changes make powerful differences
Dr Kumar said 30 minutes of activity a day can help prevent heart attacks and stroke. If one stops smoking, the risk for coronary heart disease is reduced to half. Learn how to swap unhealthy food with healthier alternatives. Keeping a healthy weight and limiting your salt intake will help to control your blood pressure. Make sure that your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels are checked regularly and maintained within normal range as these are the biggest indicators of heart disease.
Healthy Heart Exercises
He furhter said any form of aerobic exercises including climbing stairs and playing sports, walking, jogging, swimming or biking. Strength and stretching exercises are best for overall stamina and flexibility. At least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity is required 5 days a week.
At the end Dr Sanjay Kumar said World Heart Day is a platform on which the global disease burden can be evaluated and reduced. It highlights the actions that individuals can take to prevent and control Cardio Vascular Disease. 80% of all CVD’S are a result of heart disease and strokes. Heart Ailments can be tackled by mainting healthy lifestyles. If a patient has a family history of heart ailments, the person should engage in preventive health check – ups and focus on a healthy lifestyle.
