Topic of discussion - Cardiovascular health - healthy heart !

Topic of discussion - Cardiovascular health - healthy heart !

1. Healthy living Department of Family Medicine Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi

2. Topic of discussion Mental health Cardiovascular health (healthy heart !)

3. STRESS MANAGEMENT Stress adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures Stress affects people differently – Mental health can positively or negatively impact risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Stress results in increased non-healthy habits such as smoking, overeating, lack of physical activity, unhealthy diet and not taking prescribed medications. Positive Pressure Stress Concern or urgency that makes you more alert, motivates you, and spurs you to seek solutions. Overwhelming concern or anxiety that damages your productivity, relationships, and/or health . Signs and Symptoms: Mood swings, isolation, loss of motivation, increased emotional reactions – being more tearful, sensitive or aggressive. Body’s response to stress may be a headache, back strain, stomach pains. Everyone feels both pressure and stress in life, but there are critical differences between the two.

4. Mental health in context of workplace

5. Workplace issues that can also affect mental health include:

6. Factors that Contribute to Mental Health Issues in the Workplace

7. Coping strategies

8. STRESS MANAGEMENT First Aid for Mental Health If you are to provide support, you could: Listen to them without judgement. Reassure them they are not alone. Help them to find professional help. Encourage them to take care of their physical health. Seek advice from company doctor in confidence. You can manage stress: Exercising regularly to relieve stress, depression, anxiety Making time for friends and family. Getting enough sleep 7-8 hours / day. Maintaining a positive attitude. Practicing relaxation techniques & sports activities. Finding a hobby that can be fun and distract you from negative thoughts or worries.

9. So, how can leaders prevent burnout and keep employee morale high?  

10. Healthy living

11. Protection

12. ASCVD risk calculator Scenario 1 Age; 40 years Gender male BP: 120/80 mmHg Cholesterol level: 150 HDL level: 50 Diabetes: Yes Smoking: No Blood pressure treatment: No 10-Year ASCVD Risk 0.6% for heart attack for this patient

13. ASCVD risk calculator Scenario 1 Age; 40 years Gender male BP: 120/80 mmHg Cholesterol level: 150 HDL level: 50 Diabetes: Yes Smoking: Yes Blood pressure treatment: No 10-Year ASCVD Risk 2.5% for heart attack for this patient

14. ASCVD risk calculator Scenario 3 Age; 40 years Gender: male BP: 140/80 mmHg Cholesterol level: 250 HDL level: 40 Diabetes: Yes Smoking: Yes Blood pressure treatment: Yes 10-Year ASCVD Risk 15.2 % for heart attack for this patient