Cardiovascular Risks Associated with Obesity Explained by Dr. Rajeev Khare

Obesity means you have extra fat in your body that can lead to health problems, including cardiovascular disease. Obesity leads to likely two times more heart attacks than people having a healthy BMI, taking into account blood sugar levels, cholesterol and high blood pressure. Cardiovascular disease risk also varies based on where your body stores fat.


How are obesity and cardiovascular disease interrelated?

The Obesity factor affects more than 30% of the Indian population. Obesity increases the likelihood of high blood pressure, elevated blood cholesterol and diabetes. These are the determinate risk factors for cardiovascular and blood vessel diseases. In obesity the excess fat was initially assumed to be harmless. Excess fat causes changes in your blood cells that increase your  cardiovascular disease risk. When your fat cells become enlarged, they give off hormones that cause inflammation. Dr. Rajeev Khare has been treating and controlling these conditions and says that it have formed the bedrock strategies for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Inflammation reduces the efficient usage of insulin produced by your body which is also called insulin resistance. It means your body is not able to properly regulate insulin and maintain your blood sugar levels. Having this condition means you have risk factors that increase your chance of developing cardiovascular disease. How can obesity affect your sleep?

Extra body fat may impact sleep-wake cycles and metabolism. And excess body fat can put pressure on your neck, especially when you’re lying down. This disturbs you sleep routine.

How body shape affects your cardiovascular system?

People with an apple shape have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than people with a pear shape. The shape of your body is determined by knowing where the body accumulates fat. The risk of cardiovascular disease varies based on where your body stores excess fat. Dr. Rajeev Khare as your doctor may measure your waist size to understand the degree of abdominal obesity you have. This correlates to having a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

How else can obesity affect your cardiovascular system?

Atrial Fibrillation or irregular heartbeat is also a result of obesity. Afib leads to blood clots that cause stroke. 

If you are obese, you may be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease. Minor lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a regular routine of exercise, following a balanced and regular diet and avoiding junks at all costs along with following an active lifestyle. Dr Rajjev Khare as a doctor can help you create an achievable plan to improve your health. 

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