Q: What is the main cause of a steep increase in heart problems amongst youngsters? I see people of about 30-40 yrs of age having heart attacks and serious heart problems.
Ans: Increased awareness has increased incidents. Also, sedentary lifestyles, smoking, junk food, lack of exercise in a country where people are genetically three times more vulnerable for heart attacks than Europeans and Americans.
Q: Is it possible for a person to have BP outside the normal range of 120/80 and yet be perfectly healthy?
Ans: Yes.
Q: Many of us have an irregular daily routine and many a times we have to stay late nights in office. Does this affect our heart? What precautions would you recommend?
Ans : When you are young, nature protects you against all these irregularities. However, as you grow older, respect the biological clock.
Q: Will taking anti-hypertensive drugs cause some other complications (short / long term)?
Ans : Yes, most drugs have some side effects. However, modern anti-hypertensive drugs are extremely safe.
Q: How would you define junk food?
Ans : Fried food like Kentucky, McDonalds, too many sweets and other deep fried foods.
Q: You mentioned that Indians are three times more vulnerable. What is the reason for this, as Europeans and Americans also eat a lot of junk food?
Ans: Every race is vulnerable to some disease and unfortunately, Indians are vulnerable for the most expensive disease.
Info: Obtained the above excerpt (chat with Dr.Devi Shetty, Heart Specialist – Part 3 of 4) from GemsofWisdom Group.
சர்வதேச இந்தியத் திரைப்பட விழாவின் கௌரவத் தூதுவர் பொறுப்பிலிருந்து, இந்தியாவின் பெருமிதமாகவே கருதப்படும் மூத்த நடிகர் அமிதாப் பச்சன் அவர்கள் நீக்கப்பட்டுள்ளார். சென்ற ஆண்டு கொழும்பில் நடத்தப்பட்ட சர்வதேச இந்தியத் திரைப்பட விழாவில் (IIFA) பங்கேற்க முடியாது என்று அவர் அறிவித்ததே இதற்குக் காரணம்.
