NAGPUR: Sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise among young people had made cardiovascular problems more common these days. Incidence of heart disease is increasing in the younger age groups right from 20 years onwards. Prominent cardiologists from across Central India have suggested that young professionals should at least take out 25 minutes a day regularly for exercise to ensure a healthy heart.
“Exercise has a number of important benefits including strengthening your heart and improving circulation. This can help prevent and even reverse heart disease. At least 25 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity everyday can make positive impact on your heart health,” said Dr Nirmal Jaiswal, president of Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS). Aerobic exercise includes brisk walking, jogging or running, swimming, cycling, jumping rope, climbing stairs at home or at work, playing sports such as tennis, soccer, basketball, and others.
Physicians from across Central India attended the cardiology conclave in Nagpur earlier this week where expert cardiologists guided them on diagnosing heart disease in young patients and treating it at early stage. Doctors also spoke about latest advancements in heart care.
“Patients approach their general physicians in case of any disease including heart-related problems. Many times, such events can be treatable at the level of general physicians with easy lifestyle modifications. This also reduces burden on specialist cardiologists. So, the conclave provided much-needed guidance about heart trouble to physicians,” said Dr Anil Jawahirani, co-convener of the conclave.
Dr Aziz Khan spoke about the latest combinations of medicines for treatment of diabetes and hypertension. “High sugar and high blood pressure are closely linked. Good medicinal combinations to treat both are available. These insure good quality of life for patients,” he said.
Dr Daljeet Kaur Saggu from Hyderabad talked about management of difficult to treat hypertension while Dr Deodatta Chafekar from Nashik spoke about future cardiovascular risks. Dr P C Manoria from Bhopal shared details about advancements in anti-platelet therapy. Dr Javed Ali Khan shared new trends in cardiology.
“This minimally invasive surgical procedure is now common for repairing the valve without removing the old, damaged valve. This is beneficial even for the aged heart patients,” he said.
Dr P L Savlaram from Bengaluru, Dr Jaspal Arneja from Nagpur, Dr Rahul Sawant and Dr Rajesh Badhani from Pune, and Dr Rishi Lohiya also delivered their expert lectures at the conclave.
Tips for youngsters
The muscle strength you build up in your 20s can stay with you into old age
Youths in their 20s should aim to exercise for two to three hours per week
Apart from running and walking, they can try lifting weights, push-ups and lunges
When you reach 30s, it’s time to try new workout options
Exercises in 30s should mix upper and lower body strengths
Cross-training, cycling, running, swimming, Yoga, dancing can be good options in 30s
Yoga and meditation can reduce stress which is a risk factor for heart disease
“Exercise has a number of important benefits including strengthening your heart and improving circulation. This can help prevent and even reverse heart disease. At least 25 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity everyday can make positive impact on your heart health,” said Dr Nirmal Jaiswal, president of Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS). Aerobic exercise includes brisk walking, jogging or running, swimming, cycling, jumping rope, climbing stairs at home or at work, playing sports such as tennis, soccer, basketball, and others.
Physicians from across Central India attended the cardiology conclave in Nagpur earlier this week where expert cardiologists guided them on diagnosing heart disease in young patients and treating it at early stage. Doctors also spoke about latest advancements in heart care.
“Patients approach their general physicians in case of any disease including heart-related problems. Many times, such events can be treatable at the level of general physicians with easy lifestyle modifications. This also reduces burden on specialist cardiologists. So, the conclave provided much-needed guidance about heart trouble to physicians,” said Dr Anil Jawahirani, co-convener of the conclave.
Dr Aziz Khan spoke about the latest combinations of medicines for treatment of diabetes and hypertension. “High sugar and high blood pressure are closely linked. Good medicinal combinations to treat both are available. These insure good quality of life for patients,” he said.
Dr Daljeet Kaur Saggu from Hyderabad talked about management of difficult to treat hypertension while Dr Deodatta Chafekar from Nashik spoke about future cardiovascular risks. Dr P C Manoria from Bhopal shared details about advancements in anti-platelet therapy. Dr Javed Ali Khan shared new trends in cardiology.
“This minimally invasive surgical procedure is now common for repairing the valve without removing the old, damaged valve. This is beneficial even for the aged heart patients,” he said.
Dr P L Savlaram from Bengaluru, Dr Jaspal Arneja from Nagpur, Dr Rahul Sawant and Dr Rajesh Badhani from Pune, and Dr Rishi Lohiya also delivered their expert lectures at the conclave.
Tips for youngsters
The muscle strength you build up in your 20s can stay with you into old age
Youths in their 20s should aim to exercise for two to three hours per week
Apart from running and walking, they can try lifting weights, push-ups and lunges
When you reach 30s, it’s time to try new workout options
Exercises in 30s should mix upper and lower body strengths
Cross-training, cycling, running, swimming, Yoga, dancing can be good options in 30s
Yoga and meditation can reduce stress which is a risk factor for heart disease
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