Guddi Laishram
Department of Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Wardha, Maharashtra, IndiaPublications
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Review Article
The Prevalence of Risk Factors Associated with Heart Failure
Author(s): Sakshi Agrawal and Guddi Laishram*
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in India (CVD). Understanding the changes in CVD risk factors and identifying modifiable variables will aid in the development of preventative interventions and policies. Heart Failure (HF) affects 1.5% to 2% of the population, according to epidemiological research, and is the leading cause of hospitalisation among the elderly. Despite having a large youthful population and low levels of obesity, our Asian (INDIAN) area is characterised by high CVD prevalence rates. Cardiac Failure (CF) with an ejection fraction that is normal (HFnEF) is a very frequent complication of long-term hypertension. Obesity, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes, COPD, and chronic renal disease may all cause it to develop over time. Because these risk factors for HFnEF are more common in India the prevalence of HFnEF is anticipated t.. Read More»