There are approximately 30 million heart patients in India as per 2015 statistics. Today still, the cardiac problems among Indians are on the rise. What are the reasons behind increasing cardiovascular issues? What are the major risk factors that lead to cardiac arrest? Let’s find out.
There are basically two kinds of risk factors that can lead to cardio vascular problems
A) Fixed risk factors
B) Factors that can be prevented
A. FIXED RISK FACTORS
Fixed risk factors are such factors, which cannot be prevented or altered. These factors include:
1) Age – The older one gets, the higher is the risk of suffering from a cardiac arrest.
2) A family history- if you have a family history of either of your parents or siblings, then your risk of a cardiac arrest is higher.
3) Baldness in Men – This is also one of the major risk factors among men that could lead to cardiac problems.
4) Early Menopause in Women
B. FACTORS THAT CAN BE PREVENTED
There are certain factors, which can be entirely prevented, and some that can be treated partially. Risk factors that can be prevented include:
1) Smoking
2) Obesity – Exercise more and enhance your physical activity in order to fight obesity.
3) An unhealthy diet, especially eating too much salt and oily food can increase the risk of heart attack.
4) Excessive consumption of alcohol.
Factors that can be partially treated or cured are :
1) Hypertension or High BP
2) Diabetes
3) High Cholesterol
Prevent a cardiac arrest by keeping tab on these risk factors, especially if you have a family history. Subscribe to LifCare if you are suffering from cardiovascular issues and make sure you get your cardiac medicines at home along with monthly reminders.