scholarly journals Patients with Asthma May Develop Cardiovascular Diseases during Covid-19 Lockdown Due to Physical Inactivity

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 44-45
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Ahmad Abubakar ◽  
Daha Garba Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Physical Inactivity

scholarly journals CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF NIDANA AND NIDANAPARIVARJANA IN HRIDROGA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 2088-2092
Author(s):  
Namratha M V ◽  
Prashanth Jain ◽  
Geetha B Markande
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Causative Factors ◽  
Planning Treatment

Ayurveda is the oldest medical science of human civilization which helps in preventing diseases and promoting health and longevity. Cardiovascular diseases are chronic disease pathology with acute manifestation and is a major cause of death in both the elderly and middle-aged. Nidana is the foremost component of Nidana Panchaka, which not only gives knowledge about causative factors of diseases but also helps in planning treatment protocol. Cardi- ovascular disorders as per Ayurveda can be studied under the spectrum of Hridroga. Over nourishment accompa- nied with physical inactivity leading to Santarpana state is well known to cause plethora of diseases like Hridroga. Consumption of food having mutual contradictory qualities results in morbid accumulation of Kapha and Meda in Raktamarga heralding Margavarana. It is said that the best treatment is Nidanaparivarjana i.e, to abstain from the causative factors. This paper deals with all the Nidanas of Hridroga and the importance of Nidanaparivarjana in preventing them. Keywords: Hridroga, Cardiovascular diseases, Nidana, Nidanaparivarjana

scholarly journals Physical Activity for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir Jakovljevic ◽  
Dusica Djordjevic
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Cardiovascular Fitness ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Peripheral Vasculature ◽  
Response Gradient

AbstractOver the last decade, the quantity and quality of scientific literature examining the relationship between physical activity (PA) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have significantly increased. Data from the literature now unequivocally show that physical inactivity is one of the major risk factors for CVD. It is believed that obesity, the prevalence of which has tripled over the last three decades, and physical inactivity among children are the main factors that will increase the prevalence of CVD in this century. The cardiovascular benefits of exercise are multifactorial and include important systemic effects on skeletal muscle, the peripheral vasculature, metabolism, and neurohumoral systems, as well as beneficial alterations within the myocardium itself. Thus, exercise does much more than change traditional risk factors, such as blood pressure, blood lipids, glucose tolerance and insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and overweight and obesity. Evidence from epidemiologic studies suggests that the preventive effects of PA may be achieved by 150 minutes of moderate PA a week, while increases in the intensity and volume of exercise lead to further health benefits. This dose–response gradient is curvilinear, with the largest gains from the first hour of weekly exercise. However, although much progress has been made in this field, existing studies performed on human subjects do not clearly show what type, intensity, and duration of exercise is most beneficial to cardiovascular fitness and metabolic optimization. Animal-based exercise studies may provide more information and help to elucidate the abilities of different training regimens to reduce the risk of CVD.

scholarly journals Breast Cancer Survivors Undergoing Endocrine Therapy Have a Worrying Risk Factor Profile for Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1114
Author(s):  
Fernanda S. Mazzutti ◽  
Isis D. D. Custódio ◽  
Mariana T. M. Lima ◽  
Kamila P. de Carvalho ◽  
Taísa S. S. Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Endocrine Therapy ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Increased Risk

The increased risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in breast cancer survivors has been widely discussed in the literature and occurs due to the cardiotoxicity of antineoplastic treatments, and also to the common risk factors between these diseases. Thus, the objective of our study was to evaluate, prospectively, the number of risk factors (NRF) for CVDs in women during endocrine therapy, and to associate the NRF with C reactive protein (CRP) and phase angle (PhA). The following risk factors for CVD were evaluated at three times: anthracycline chemotherapy, radiotherapy, comorbidities, inadequate diet, overweight, abdominal adiposity, alcoholism, smoking, physical inactivity and altered lipid profile. There was inadequacy in the most components of the Brazilian Healthy Eating Index—Revised and inadequate consumption of various types of fats and fibers. Most women in this study presented excessive abdominal fat and overweight, but these parameters have not changed over time (p < 0.005). Moreover, a high frequency of systemic arterial hypertension and physical inactivity was observed. The average NRF for CVDs was above ten, at the three evaluation times. Women with higher NRF had higher levels of CRP (p = 0.003), a predictor of cardiovascular risk, however, there was no significance with PhA (p = 0.256). Thus, intervention is needed to improve lifestyle.

Physical Activity in Iran: Results of the Third National Surveillance of Risk Factors of Non-Communicable Diseases (SuRFNCD-2007)

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Esteghamati ◽  
Omid Khalilzadeh ◽  
Armin Rashidi ◽  
Mandana Kamgar ◽  
Alipasha Meysamie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
National Surveillance ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
The Third ◽  
Metabolic Equivalents ◽  
Work Commuting

Background:Physical inactivity is a modifiable risk factor for obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain types of cancer. This study aimed to investigate the patterns and demographic correlates of physical activity in Iran.Methods:The data collected through the third national surveillance of risk factors of non-communicable diseases (SuRFNCD-2007) on 4120 adults were studied. Physical activity was assessed by the global physical activity questionnaire (GPAQ) in domains of work, commuting and recreation. Participants were categorized into low, moderate and high activity categories. Total physical activity (TPA) was calculated using metabolic equivalents (MET).Results:40% of Iranian adults (31.6% of men and 48.6% of women) belonged to the low physical activity category. The median value of TPA was 206 (342 in men and 129 in women) MET-minutes/day. Physical activity at work, commuting and recreation contributed to 71%, 20% and 9% of TPA, respectively. Approximately 15% of Iranian adults (4.7 million people) do not have any physical activity in any of the 3 studied domains.Conclusions:Physical inactivity is common in Iran, particularly in females and in the older age groups. Preventing a rapid growth of conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases requires health programs with more focus on physical activity.

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Diseases Among Urban Schoolchildren from Affluent Families

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
Dilruba Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Postgraduate Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits

Smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, raised blood pressure, low dietary intake of vegetables and fruits have been identified as risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. The study was aimed to find out the extent of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among adolescent schoolchildren from affluent families of Dhaka city. This cross sectional study was done among 386 students of two English medium high schools during July 2006 to June 2007. Sixty one percent of the sample was boys. The children were of 10-18 years age group (mean=13.5 years). Half of the parents had postgraduate education, fathers mostly businessmen and service holders and mothers were housewives. Moderate physical inactivity at leisure was found among 51% of the study population. Association between moderate physical activity (MPA) at leisure and gender was statistically significant (p <0.001). Furthermore, 34% of the children spent 3 hours or more watching TV and /or using computer in a day. A little over 16% of the children were overweight and 8.5% obese. ‘Ever smoked’ were 16.5% males and 4.0% females. Association between ever smoked and gender was statistically significant (p <0.001). Moreover, 51% children took fruits and 69% took vegetables daily in their diet. Association between intake of fruits and vegetables and gender was not significant. Considering the high level of cardiovascular risk factors among adolescents, in terms of inactivity, overweight, obesity and smoking, population-wide life-style interventions specially focused on adolescents are thus recommended.

scholarly journals Role of Cachexia and Fragility in the Patient Candidate for Cardiac Surgery

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 517
Author(s):  
Calogera Pisano ◽  
Daniele Polisano ◽  
Carmela Rita Balistreri ◽  
Claudia Altieri ◽  
Paolo Nardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Physical Frailty ◽  
Biological Substrate ◽  
Frail Phenotype

Frailty is the major expression of accelerated aging and describes a decreased resistance to stressors, and consequently an increased vulnerability to additional diseases in elderly people. The vascular aging related to frail phenotype reflects the high susceptibility for cardiovascular diseases and negative postoperative outcomes after cardiac surgery. Sarcopenia can be considered a biological substrate of physical frailty. Malnutrition and physical inactivity play a key role in the pathogenesis of sarcopenia. We searched on Medline (PubMed) and Scopus for relevant literature published over the last 10 years and analyzed the strong correlation between frailty, sarcopenia and cardiovascular diseases in elderly patient. In our opinion, a right food intake and moderate intensity resistance exercise are mandatory in order to better prepare patients undergoing cardiac operation.

A Statistical Study on the Prevalence of Physical inactivity among Cardiovascular Diseases patients: The Predictive role of Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors

2021 ◽  
pp. 3679-3684
Author(s):  
Mirza Rizwan Sajid ◽  
Noryanti Muhammad ◽  
Ahmad Shahbaz ◽  
Roslinazairimah Zakaria
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Stepwise Logistic Regression ◽  
World Population ◽  
Background Factors ◽  
Physically Inactive

Physical inactivity (PI) is an established modifiable risk factor of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) which is the leading cause of global mortality. Researchers and practitioners have been trying to reduce the surge of PI in the population but still, a substantial chunk of the world population is struggling with the issues of PI. This study is aimed at determining the prevalence and associated background factors of PI among CVDs patients. Further, profiles of potentially physically inactive people will also be identified for the future. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) Lahore, Pakistan spanning the duration of September 2018 to February 2019. A sample of 230 CVDs patients, using 95% confidence interval (CI), 80% power of test and 5% margin of error was selected in the study. The data on PI was collected using standardized international physical activity questionnaire. In addition to descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis, multiple logistic regression analysis and odds ratios (OR) were also used. The study included 230 participants, in which 156 (68%) were males. The average age of the CVDs patients was 50.11±11.15 years. One hundred thirteen (49%) of the patients were physically inactive. Forward stepwise logistic regression estimated that good subjective financial well-being (OR= 0.560; 95% CI: 0.439-0.714), high years of schooling (OR = 0.932; 95% CI: 0.871-0.998), male gender (OR = 0.336, 95% CI: 0.162-0.698) and advanced ages (OR = 1.041, 95% CI: 1.011-1.072) were the strong factors in determining the likelihood of PI. This study concludes that the prevalence of PI in CVDs patients is alarming and background factors are the strong predictors of PI. These factors can be used to design customized strategies for the reduction of PI which would ultimately help in reducing the incidence of CVDs in the population.

scholarly journals Trends in cardiovascular disease in the region of Monastir (Tunisia) over 12 years

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Abroug ◽  
M Ben Fredj ◽  
I Zemni ◽  
M Kacem ◽  
C Bennasrallah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Heart Diseases ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Lifestyle Habits ◽  
Prevalence Trends ◽  
Over 40 Years

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, CVD prevalence trends is still weakly documented in Tunisia. The objective of this study is to examine trends in the prevalence of CVDs in the Monastir region between 2002 and 2013. Methods Data were collected from the regional register of hospital morbidity. The register refers to the WHO International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision (ICD-10). Data were verified and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 22.0 software. Linear regression was used to calculate the slope 'b' of the least-squares line to estimate admission trends for each CVD category according to sex and age group. A p-value of 5% was considered statically significant. Results From 2002 to 2013, cardiovascular diseases accounted for 21,240 hospital admission in the region of Monastir, representing more than a quarter (28.7%; CI 95%: 28.1-29.3%) of all Non Communicable Disease admissions in adults. Males represented 55.9%. The median age at admission was 64 years (IQR 54-71 years). The CVD crude prevalence rate (CPR) was 3.60 /1,000 inh. The age-standardised CVD rate (ASR) was 4.56 per 1000 PY and it was higher in men than in women (5.41 vs. 3.72, respectively, p &lt; 0.001). CVD prevalence rate increased over time (b = 17.78; p&lt;.001). This increase was significant in men (b = 33.69; p &lt; 0.001) and in age groups over 40-years-old (b = 15.30; p &lt; 0.001). However, it declined significantly in women (b= -16.32; p &lt; 0.001). Coronary heart diseases (CHD) were the most prevalent CVD categories (47.7%). Conclusions Hospital admissions for CVD increased over the study period, in particular in men and in age groups over 40-years-old. CHDs were the prevalent disease. A comprehensive prevention strategies focused on lifestyle habits such as unhealthy diets, physical inactivity and tobacco consumption are greatly recommended to improve this prevalence trends. Key messages Over a 12-year period, CVD prevalence increased in men but not in women at the university hospital of Monastir. A comprehensive prevention strategies focused on lifestyle habits such as unhealthy diets, physical inactivity and tobacco consumption are greatly recommended to improve this prevalence trends.

scholarly journals CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTOR PARADOX. A FOCUS ON SMOKING

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. V. Samorodskaya ◽  
E. D. Bazdyrev ◽  
O. L. Barbarash
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Disorders Of Lipid Metabolism

Modifiable cardiovascular risk factors commonly include disorders of lipid metabolism, arterial hypertension, smoking, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, overweight, etc. The number of epidemiological studies have already proved the presence of the associations between them and the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. However, the analysis of the recent studies showed that despite the negative impact of these factors on cardiovascular health, there are some arguments that prove their positive effects. Such a phenomenon is commonly described in the publications as a “paradox” of a particular risk factor. This review presents data on the smoking paradox – one of the leading risk factors contributing to the development of cardiovascular diseases.

Assessment of Preventable Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases Among Young Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 3460-3462
Author(s):  
Hameed Mumtaz Durrani ◽  
Tahir Mukhtar Sayed ◽  
Maryam Saleem ◽  
Shariq Ali Khan ◽  
Arooj Zahra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Young Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk

Background and Aim: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) might begin with lifestyle-associated risk factors from childhood and grow to adulthood. High blood pressure, older age, male gender, diabetes mellitus, abnormal cholesterol levels, current smoking, physical inactivity, and obesity are all associated with an increased risk of CVD events. To classify a person's risk for a CVD event, risk factors can be combined in a variety of ways. The present study's aim was to assess the preventable risk factors of cardiovascular diseases among the young population. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 208 young participants of age between 15 to 20 years at the department Medicine, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi during the period from February 2021 to June 2021. Ethical approval was taken from the institutional ethical committee. Informed consent was obtained from each participant. Two steps procedures were followed for data collection. The first step was a questionnaire-based interview for demographic details and modifiable determinants. Secondly, Anthropometry parameters such as blood pressure and pulse were measured. SPSS version 24 was used for data analysis. Results: Of the total 208 participants, 110 (52.9%) were boys and 98 (47.1%) were girls. The overall mean age ± S.D was 17.2±1.8 years with an age range of 15 and 20 years. The incidence of hypertension and prehypertension was 28 (13.5%) and 57 (27.6%) respectively. The occurrence of obesity, tobacco consumption, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity were 31 (14.7%), 16 (7.7%), 108 (51.9%), and 159 (76.4%) respectively. About 70 (33.7%) of the students were found to be malnourished. Conclusion: The present study found that poor diet, obesity, tobacco usage, and physical inactivity were the various risk factors for cardiovascular disease in the young age population. These risk factors have long-term consequences. Appropriate counseling and preventive strategies should be implied to mitigate the ravages of cardiovascular disease among the young generation. Keywords: Cardiovascular Disease; Preventable Risk factors; Young generation

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