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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.       ...
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Alcohol & Heart

“WHETHER WINE IS NOURISHMENT, MEDICINE OR POISON, IS A MATTER OF DOSE” PARACELUS – GERMAN PHYSICIAN Relationship of alcohol to cardiovascular disease is complex. It is known that a alcoholic (addicted to alcohol) or heavy drinkers can shorten his life by 15-20 yrs., because of increased cardiovascular disease. Liver (cirrhosis, hepatitis) disease, neurological problem & accident etc. Where as a moderate drinkers can derive benefits from alcohol. Q1.        Is it true that those who consume moderate quantity of alcohol – have less heart attack? Yes. There is a strong evidence from research and clinical trials, that if a healthy man or a person with risk factors for cardiovascular disease consume small to moderate quantity of alcohol can have 20-30% less chances of heart attack and stroke in both men & women. Q2.         Who is a moderate drinker? Moderate drinker is a one who consumes...
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