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Heart Health Essentials

What Every Woman Needs to Know to #MakeHerHeartStrong

Sudden Cardiac Arrest
could happen to anyone,
anytime, anywhere.

Be a Heartstrong Hero. Be CPR-aware. Save lives.
Act now

I’m very young.
I won’t get heart disease.

Think again. Let’s be fully AWARE.

Do you think Heart diseases
is only a man’s diseases?

Heart diseases is a #1 killer of woman*
Let’s be proactive and PREPARE

1 in every 5 young adults
in India has high blood pressure.*

It’s time to get your BP checked.
Let’s face the SCARE.

Obesity can increase the risk of developing heart disease by 2½ times*

It’s time to get your blood glucose checked.
Let’s manage the CARE.

High cholesterol has no symptoms, you may not know that your cholesterol is too high.*

A simple blood test can identify cholesterol levels.
Let’s spread the word and SHARE

Did you know that chronic health conditions such as obesity, cholesterol, diabetes and hypertension combined with other hereditary factors, can all have a multiplicative effect on the heart? Get to know about the early signs, recognise the symptoms, understand the causes, seek ways of prevention and control, read up about effects and side effects, find out more about the treatment options. Practising self-care and making lifestyle changes can go a long way in managing health issues. Stay heart- healthy. Be a Zinda Dil.

    • Select your age
    30 years old
    Select your sex at birth

    Do you have cardiovascular disease?

    Do you smoke?




    Enter your height
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    Have you been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
     
     
    Have you been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis?
     
     
    Have you been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease?
     
     
    Have you been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation?
     
     
    Do you have a close relative (mother, father, sister or brother) under 60 who has cardiovascular disease?
     
     
    Do you know your cholesterol?
     
     
    Do you know your blood pressure?
     
     
    Do you take, or have you ever taken, medicine for your blood pressure?
     
     

    Is your heart as young as you feel?

    The answer might surprise you! 

    Your sex may affect your heart age estimate, so select your sex at birth for this test. You can talk with your doctor if you need more advice about this.
    The 3 types of cardiovascular disease (disease of the heart or the blood vessels) are:
    -coronary heart disease - this can cause angina or heart attack
    -stroke
    -peripheral arterial disease, also known as peripheral vascular disease

    There are some cardiovascular conditions that can be hereditary. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
    This condition causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high. It may affect your heart health. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
    This condition causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high. It may affect your heart health. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
    This condition affects how well your kidneys work. It may affect your heart health. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
    This condition causes your heart to beat faster or irregularly, which can cause problems including dizziness, shortness of breath and tiredness. It may affect your heart health. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
    The 3 types of cardiovascular disease (disease of the heart or the blood vessels) are:
    -coronary heart disease - this can cause angina or heart attack
    -stroke
    -peripheral arterial disease, also known as peripheral vascular disease

    There are some cardiovascular conditions that can be hereditary. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
    Cholesterol is a type of fat in your blood. If it’s too high, it can cause heart problems. You need a blood test to know your cholesterol.
    Select your total cholesterol (TC) and your high-density
    lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in millimoles per litre (mmol/L) of
    blood. If your results are in mg/dl, select 'Switch to mg/dl'
    Total cholesterol HDL cholesterol
    100 mg/dl
    0 mg/dl
    A blood pressure test measures the force that your heart uses to pump blood around your body. It is important to know your blood pressure. You can ask a doctor or pharmacist for a blood pressure test.
    Your blood pressure test is made up of 2 numbers, for example,
    100/70 (spoken as 'one hundred over seventy').
    The first or top number in this example (100) is the systolic
    blood pressure and the only measurement you need for this test.
    80 mmHg
    If you have ever been prescribed any medicine to help lower high blood pressure, then answer yes to this question.
    This test is not suitable for anyone with a cardiovascular disease.
    You should speak to a GP for advice about your heart health.
    This test is not suitable for anyone with a cardiovascular disease.
    You should speak to a GP for advice about your heart health.
    Select your age
    30 years old
    Select your sex at birth
    Your sex may affect your heart age estimate, so select your sex at birth for this test. You can talk with your doctor if you need more advice about this.

    Do you have cardiovascular disease?
    The 3 types of cardiovascular disease (disease of the heart or the blood vessels) are:
    -coronary heart disease - this can cause angina or heart attack
    -stroke
    -peripheral arterial disease, also known as peripheral vascular disease

    There are some cardiovascular conditions that can be hereditary. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.

    Do you smoke?




    Select your height
    90 cm
    Select your weight
    0 kg
    Have you been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
    This condition causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It usually affects the hands, feet and wrists. It may affect your heart health. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
     
     
    Have you been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis?
    This condition affects how well your kidneys work. It may affect your heart health. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
     
     
    Have you been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease?
    This condition affects how well your kidneys work. It may affect your heart health. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
     
     
    Have you been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation?
    This condition causes your heart to beat faster or irregularly, which can cause problems including dizziness, shortness of breath and tiredness. It may affect your heart health. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
     
     
    Do you have a close relative (mother, father, sister or brother) under 60 who has cardiovascular disease?
    The 3 types of cardiovascular disease (disease of the heart or the blood vessels) are:
    -coronary heart disease - this can cause angina or heart attack
    -stroke
    -peripheral arterial disease, also known as peripheral vascular disease

    There are some cardiovascular conditions that can be hereditary. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
     
     
    Do you know your cholesterol?
    Cholesterol is a type of fat in your blood. If it’s too high, it can cause heart problems. You need a blood test to know your cholesterol.
     
     
    Do you know your blood pressure?
    A blood pressure test measures the force that your heart uses to pump blood around your body. It is important to know your blood pressure. You can ask a doctor or pharmacist for a blood pressure test.
     
     
    Do you take, or have you ever taken, medicine for your blood pressure?
     
     
    This test is not suitable for anyone with a cardiovascular disease. You should speak to a GP for advice about your heart health.
    Having a family history of cardiovascular disease can affect your heart age.
    Select your total cholesterol (TC) and your high-density
    lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in millimoles per litre (mmol/L) of
    blood. If your results are in mg/dl, select 'Switch to mg/dl'
    Total cholesterol HDL cholesterol
    100 mg/dl
    0 mg/dl
    Your blood pressure test is made up of 2 numbers, for example,
    100/70 (spoken as 'one hundred over seventy').
    The first or top number in this example (100) is the systolic
    blood pressure and the only measurement you need for this test.
    80 mmHg
    If you have ever been prescribed any medicine to help lower high blood pressure, then answer yes to this question.
    X
    Your Heart Age could be about

    Compared to a person of the same age , sex ( at birth ) and ethnicity who has no additional risk factors that could affect their heart . On average , people giving these responses live to the age of without having a heart attack or stroke

    ►
    How we worked out your heart age

    See how your heart age changes if you :

    Quit smoking
    This will show you how much your heart age could change if you quit smoking now
    Lose weight
    This will show you how much your heart age could change if you lose weight and get down to a healthy BMI ( in this case a BMI of 23.4 ) .
    Lower cholesterol
    This will show you how much your heart age could change if you get your cholesterol to a healthy level ( in this case , a total cholesterol level of 4.5 and HDL of 1.4 )
    Reduce blood pressure
    This will show you how much your heart age could change if you reduce your blood pressure to a healthy level ( in this case a systolic blood pressure of 119 ) .

    Reference:

    American Heart Association. Understanding & Managing CHOLESTEROL. Available at https://www.heart.org/-/media/Files/Health-Topics/Cholesterol/My-Cholesterol-Guide-English.pdf. Last accessed on 05.04.2022.

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    103,680
    [72 beats per minute x 60 minutes x 24 hours]

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    Know your non-invasive heart health tests.

    Reference:

    • 1. American Heart Association. Non-Invasive Tests and Procedures.
      Available at https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/diagnosing-a-heart-attack/noninvasive-tests-and-procedures?msclkid=eea46581b3e411ecbae6f158c5d3be27 Last accessed on 04.04.2022
    • 2. The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand . Heart tests. Available at https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/your-heart/heart-tests?msclkid=eea5e7f4b3e411ecb56078801133503e Last accessed on 04.04.2022

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