- CODEN : IAJPBB
- issn 2349-7750
TITLE:
A STUDY ON RELATIONSHIP OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEART STROKE AMONG LOCAL POPULATION OF PAKISTAN
AUTHORS:
Dr Huma Razzaqe, Dr Nadeem Aslam, Dr Afraz-ul-Haq
ABSTRACT:
Introduction: Stroke also known as cerebrovascular accident, is the rapid loss of brain function due to a disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by thrombosis, arterial embolism, or a hemorrhage. Objectives of the study: The main objective of the study is to find the relationship of high blood pressure and heart stroke in Pakistani population. Methodology of the study: This study was conducted at Holy family hospital, Rawalpindi during October 2018 to December 2018. The data was collected from 100 patients which was suffering from high blood pressure and any kind of heart issue. We collect the data in two sections, as first of all we collect some demographic information regarding age, sex, socio-economic status and history of blood pressure. Then in second part we collect data regarding high blood pressure and heart issues. For this purpose we prepare a questionnaire and fill that from patients. Results: The data shows that there is a significant relationship between high blood pressure and CVD. There is also some positive relationship between socio-economic status and high blood pressure with respect to CVD. Conclusion: It is concluded that increase in number of deaths due to cardiovascular diseases in recent years diverted researchers' attention to prevention and controlling of HBP which is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases
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