5 Numbers That Can Predicting Possibility Happens Heart Disease

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Advances in technology are increasingly sophisticated and can be used to treat diseases that are difficult to overcome. However, in fact, the death rate from heart disease is still high. Even the WHO says that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world.

"30 percent of heart problems in men and 45 percent occur in women with no previous symptoms. But the study found that 75 percent of heart patients could be identified with 5 numbers that this simple," said Thomas Behrenbeck, MD, heart disease expert from the Mayo Clinic in the conference Press 'The 2nd Annual East Meets West Cardiology Symposium' at Ritz Carlton Hotel, Pacific Place, and was written on Thursday (14/02/2013)

These simple figures in the U.S. are familiar with the term called "Know Your Number" and consists of:

1. Blood pressure numbers

Blood pressure is said to be high if it is above 140/90. Globally, hypertension is divided into 2 stages. Stage 1 if the numbers above (systolic) above 140 but still below 160, but the lower (diastolic) above 90 but still above 100. If already exceeds 160/100 means that already entered in stage 2.

This separation is done for a consideration in choosing a medication. There is also that is called prehypertension, ie if blood pressure systolic her (the upper part) has already reached 135. At this stage the patient not need medication, but it is necessary to modify lifestyle.

2. Blood sugar levels

Measurement of blood sugar include several criteria. When normal blood sugar is less than 120 and a fasting blood sugar of less than 116. There is also HbA1c for determine the regulation of blood 3 months once, its range should be below 70. If it exceeds normal levels, then the risk of stricken diabetes and ultimately risk of stricken metabolic diseases, including heart disease.

3. Cholesterol levels

In the measurement of cholesterol, there are some things that need to be examined, namely total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglsierida. The most important is the level of LDL or bad cholesterol.

Ideally LDL measurement points below the 160 if there are no risk factors. If already there are risk factors such as hypertension and smoking habit, should the score under 130. But if already ever had a heart attack, the number should be below 100.

4. Body weight

Body weight is calculated based on ideal body weight compared to height or called the Body Mass Index (BMI). Asian people ideally have a BMI under 25. Besides BMI, can also use guide waist size circumference.

Waist circumference the man should be below 100 cm and women under 90 cm. Its measurement calculated at a point located approximately 2 fingers below the navel.

5. Habits sports

Sports better be done every day during 30 minutes. If not could be done 3 times a week with each of 30 minutes duration. Sports are chosen should cardio sports such as aerobics. The more rarely do sports, the risk of heart disease will also the bigger.