Alcohol & Heart Health

Women & Heart Disease

1. Is heart disease is less common in women? No. In fact more women die because of cardiovascular diseases (Heart attack & Stroke) than men. Cancer of uterus, breast, ovary etc. is perceived on major health problem for women which is actually 1/8 th of the total cardiovascular mortality in them. Initial manifestation of Heart disease is generally 10 years later then men. 2. Why Heart disease a common in women? Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, and sedentary habits are more prevalent in postmenopausal women then men. Diabetes is a stronger risk factor for Heart attack in women. Presence of Diabetes neutralizes the protective effect of premenopausal status of younger women. 3. Are symptoms of Heart Attack different in women? Yes. Atypical presentation of ‘gas’ like symptoms, heart burn, jaw pain, shoulder pain, back pain are more common them typical chest pain. They have more co mo

Statins and New guidelines – Are they relevant to Indian Population

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart association (AHA) established new guidelines for the treatment of b lood cholesterol to reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk in adults . Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) includes coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, and peripheral arterial disease. These recommendations are based on careful consideration of higher quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and systematic reviews and meta-analyses of RCTs. Important Points The expert panel acknowledged the absence of clinical trial data that support treatment to specific low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and non-HDL-C goals. The guideline identifies four major groups of patients for whom cholesterol-lowering HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins, have the greatest chance of preventing stroke and heart attacks. The guideline also emphasizes the importance of adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle to prevent and control high blood chole

Cardiologist in India

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