Pune: Noted cardiologist Dr David Cumberland said the intensity of heart ailment in woman is always higher than in men. Speaking at the Cardio Vascular Society of India - Asia intervention summit hosted by Ruby Hall Clinic on Friday he said, “Women are naturally well protected till their menopause stage but after that they are more prone to heart ailments. Hence, they should take the necessary precautions. Thirty minutes of
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regular exercise for at least three days a week can help you stay away from heart troubles.” Cumberland who hails from England practices at Prince Court Medical Centre in Malaysia and is among those cardiologists who performed some of the first few angioplasties in India in 1986 at Ruby Hall Clinic. “The percentage of heart diseases worldwide has increased remarkably, but at the same time, medical facilities have also seen
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massive developments in all these years. Earlier, there used to be 7-8 angioplasties per day at Ruby Hall, whereas now, as many as 40-45 angioplasties are done in a day,” Cumberland said. More than 50 per cent adult population in the world has a high risk factor with respect to heart diseases owing to excessive weight issues. Also, alcohol is another factor that aggravates heart diseases. It is harmless if consumed in moderate quantities but excessive consumption is always fatal.Read Full; '30 minutes’ workout thrice a week can keep heart healthy’ - Indian Express
