Genetic Risk And Adherence to Healthy Life Style for Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 1

Abstract

Risk factors for coronary artery disease was described in 1930. They are obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, smoking, obstructive sleep apnea, insulin resistant, increased C-reactive protein, hyperfibrinogenemia, plasminogen activator inhibitors. Aim of the study: Analyse the preventive aspects of coronary artery disease which include diet, exercise, relaxation methods etc. Patient and methods: 50 patients in Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode in the period December 2014 to June 2015 studied prospectively. Their life style and genetic risk factors were compared to the other group. Evaluation was based on body weight measurement, LDL, HDL, BMI, blood pressure. Conclusion: The incidence of coronary artery disease was considerably low in the control group.

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Rosy Philips, NK Thulaseedharan

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  • EP ID EP575565
  • DOI 10.9790/0853-1701032123.
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Rosy Philips, NK Thulaseedharan (2018). Genetic Risk And Adherence to Healthy Life Style for Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 17(1), 21-23. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-575565