On Thursday, Sushmita Sen took to social media to share that she had suffered a heart attack and had undergone angioplasty. Although the underlying cause has not yet been revealed, this news has brought attention back to heart health. Experts say that a person may have a healthy body, may follow a strict exercise regimen, but that does not guarantee that their heart is healthy. So what? Let’s find out…Comprehensive fitness is keyIf you’re measuring fitness levels based solely on physical health, you’re doing it wrong. Fitness is holistic and includes mental, emotional and spiritual health. Share: “A person who exercises regularly but is overly stressed is considered less healthy than someone who exercises less often but has a healthy mental space.” Vidhi ShahHealth and fitness coach from Mumbai. In his post, Sen also mentioned stent placement, which could indicate a blockage in the artery. High cholesterol, unhealthy lifestyle, plaque buildup and stress are some of the main causes of clogged arteries, which can lead to heart attack if not diagnosed promptly.All women should be active and should exercise, at least 30 minutes a day. Weight control is important and men and women should avoid smoking. Dietary habits also play an important role in all this- Dr. Subhash Chandra, Chairman & HOD, Department of Cardiology, BLK Max Super Specialty Hospital Menopause is a risk factor in women
Another important issue that experts say needs to be addressed is that heart attacks in young women challenge the traditional notion that women have a lower risk of heart attacks during their reproductive years due to hormone levels. higher estrogen. As women near menopause, their bodies produce less estrogen, and that can increase their risk of heart disease. Dr. Subhash Chandra, Chairman & HOD, Department of Cardiology, BLK Max Super Specialty Hospital, said, “After menopause, women must be on the lookout for common symptoms of heart attack along with other factors.” a risk that men and women traditionally suffer equally if they have diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, stress, depression, smoke or do not have a regular exercise routine Menopause and pregnancy-related complications are other risk factors. If someone has a history of heart disease or any other chronic inflammatory disease, that makes them more susceptible to heart attacks.”‘Women do May have classic as well as atypical symptoms.
Dr. Samanjoy Mukherjee, Consultant – Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology, Manipal Hospital Ho Chi Minh City, Dwarka, explains that the rate of heart attacks in men is much higher than in women. “Women have a 10-year advantage in their likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), usually by age 55, compared to men who can develop cardiovascular disease by age 45. About possible signs and symptoms happens, women can get this disease.” Both classic and atypical symptoms include chest pain radiating to the left arm, jaw, and neck, while atypical symptoms can include dizziness, bloating, unusual sweating, fatigue, and difficulty breathing. breathing, etc. The highlight is that smoking is more harmful to women and smoking along with oral contraceptives is dangerous. Other risk factors have a similar impact,” Dr. Mukherjee shares. Dr. Chandra shares the symptoms that require immediate medical help: – Compression or pressure in the center of the chest that may persist minutes. hours – Non-chest pain such as jaw pain, neck pain, pain in the shoulders or both arms or upper abdomen – Sudden shortness of breath or nausea – Dizziness, recurring indigestion or heartburn. What causes a heart attack?1. Hypertension2. Blood pressure3. Smoking/Vaping4. Diabetes5. High low-density lipoprotein cholesterol6. Unhealthy dietHow can you reduce your risk of heart disease?1. Check your blood pressure regularly because high blood pressure has no symptoms2. Get yourself checked for diabetes and immediately change your diet and lifestyle based on what your doctor says3 right for it can build up plaque in the arteries and restrict blood flow leading to heart attacks4. Get at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week. Even short periods of activity are good for your heart5. Limit alcohol intake and try to eat clean6. Manage stress levels-As shared by Sharib Ali, health and fitness coach from Mumbai
