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 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 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. Dr Shirish(MS) Hiremath said it was alarming that the average age of suffering heart diseases in European countries is around 60 while in India it is 40-45 years. The emerging middle class,who have a higher spending capacity,is vulnerable to heart ailments as they lead a sedentiary lifestyle. Dr Purvez Grant,chief cardiologist,managing trustee,Ruby Hall Clinic,Dr Cezar S Staniloae,director of Peripheral Vascular Service,St Vincents Hospital Manhattan,New York,Dr Reyan Anis,interventional cardiologist from Bangladesh and other noted cardiologists were also present at the inaugural session of the summit.
