|
Coronary Heart
Disease Contributes to Angina and Heart Attacks and is the Leading Cause of Death
Coronary
heart disease contributes to the development of angina and heart attacks and is
the leading cause of death in both the developed and developing world. An epidemic
rise in its incidence has recently been noted in the developing world. Changing
lifestyles with urbanisation is considered to be a key factor for this change.
 |
| A panel discussion
on various aspects of heart disease. (L to R): Dr. Fahim Jafrey, Assistant Professor,
AKU; Dr. Javaid Ahmad Khan, Professor, AKU; Dr. Azhar Masood A. Faruqui, S.I.,
Professor, Executive Director and Chairman Academic Faculty National Institute
of Cardiovascular Disease; Dr. Sajid Hameed Dhakam, Assistant Professor, AKU;
Dr. Riaz Qureshi, Professor, AKU; Dr. Shahid Sami, Associate Professor, AKU. |
Although
the basis of this disease has not been completely understood, large scale research
has identified certain risk factors that lead
to heart diseases. The risk factors that can be changed or controlled include
high blood pressure, abnormal lipid levels, such as high blood cholesterol, diabetes
mellitus, cigarette smoking and tobacco use, overweight and obesity, and physical
inactivity. While there are chances that coronary heart disease can be significantly
reduced by working aggressively on such modifiable risk factors, there is an increasing
need to create awareness amongst the general public.
To address this
need, the Cardiology Section of Aga Khan University (AKU) organised a Health Awareness
Mela on September 28, 2003, on the occasion of World Heart Day. The mela was organized
at Medical College Courtyard of the University from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. It will be
open for general public and admission is free. Activities under this year’s
theme ‘Women, Heart Disease and Stroke’, and included a seminar on various
aspects of heart disease by consultants from different medical specialities. Stalls
by pharmaceutical companies offered free blood pressure, blood cholesterol and
sugar estimation. Physiotherapy/Cardiology rehabilitation teams from AKU offered
tips on exercise and fitness. More
Pictures...
|
