Myths about heart disease among urban women revealed

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Dr.Vivek Mehan - Cardiologist, Mumbai.,


Awareness of Heart diseases



Observation:

Overall awareness of heart disease is high. 

Awareness of stress test for detection of Coronary artery disease


Observation:

Awareness about stress test as a modality to detect CAD disease is low.
Knowledge on either Heart attack or Coronary artery disease 

  

Age wise split of awareness about Coronary artery disease


Observations:

  • Heart attack is common knowledge.
  • Awareness about Coronary artery disease is higher among higher age group women 

Inference:

     At an overall level, the awareness about CAD is low.





Awareness on symptoms on heart disease



Observations:

  • Awareness of chest pain, pain in neck, arm and shoulder followed by fatigue are the key symptoms mentioned.
  • Sweating, breathing problem are some of the other symptoms mentioned.
Awareness on preventive measures of heart diseases



Observations: 

§ The survey showed a fairly good level of awareness among women on heart disease preventive techniques and heart ailments symptoms.

§ On a priority rating highest rating has been given to regular exercise. 

§ Losing weight is the next highest priority for prevention of heart disease. 

Inference: 

§ Even when women are aware of the fact that taking regular exercise and reducing the intake of cholesterol rich food are important aspects of a heart healthy life style but the research shows they are not proactive enough as seen from the low percentage of cholesterol level test done.

Awareness of various treatments for heart disease



Observations:

As bypass surgery has been in existence for a longer period of time, awareness of by pass surgery as a treatment for heart disease is higher than interventional methods.

Angiography and angioplasty have been the key mentions on interventional methods.

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