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ASSESSMENT OF RISK FACTORS IN PATIENTS VISITING CARDIOLOGY OPD FOR PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECK-UPS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Vudaram Architha*, Midde Tharun, Nerella Sravya and Dr. K. Ravinder Reddy

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Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases are the major cause for morbidities and mortality in developing and developed nations. The major risk factors of CVDs were mainly age, sex, family history, smoking, alcohol consumption, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidemia and obesity. Age, sex and Family history are non-modifiable risk factors while smoking, alcohol consumption, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidemia and obesity are modifiable risk factors. Hypertension and Dyslipidemia are major risk factors which are leading to cardiovascular diseases. Adopting healthy life style changes and proper management of hypertension and diabetes mellitus can prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Keywords: Cardiovascular Diseases, Risk Factors, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Diabetes Mellitus.