Cardiovascular Health Screening Of A Group Of Adults Residing In Ahmedabad City A Study Of Correlation Between Exercise, Body Mass Index And Heart Rate
| Main Author: | Jadeja Upasanaba |
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| Format: | Article Journal |
| Bahasa: | eng |
| Terbitan: |
, 2021
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/4468699 |
Daftar Isi:
- Background & Objectives: Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death in India, causing 1.7 to 2 million deaths annually. Objective of the present study is to screen cardiovascular health of participating adult subjects. Method: A cross sectional study on total 49 subjects, selected randomly from the general population of Ahmedabad city was performed. A thorough history analysis, random blood sugar level, electrocardiography along with 2D echocardiographical evaluation of each individual was done. The study sample was divided into three groups, group A of subjects having 23-40 years of age, group B of subjects having 41-50 years of age and group C of subjects having 51-66 years of age. Prevalence of ischemic heart disorders, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and obese or overweight subjects in each group were obtained. Results: 87% subjects of group C had ischemic heart disorders, whereas 67% subjects of group B and 46% subjects of group A had ischemic heart disorders. Subjects belonging to older age group (group C) had significantly higher prevalence of ischemic heart disorders than younger age group (group A) subjects (p<0.05). 15% subjects of group A, 9% subjects of group B and 20% subjects of group C had diabetes mellitus. 30% subjects of group A, 33% subjects of group B and 33% subjects of group C were overweight or obese. 15% subjects of group A, 9% subjects of group B and 27% subjects of group C were hypertensive. Interpretation & Conclusion: Ischemic heart disorders are highly prevalent in older age groups among the study sample. Also, almost half subjects of younger age group and more than half subjects of middle age group have history or signs of ischemic heart disorders, indicating the need of development of nationwide guidelines for screening and preventing cardiovascular diseases in apparently healthy population.