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Should I Be Worried About The Heart Attack Due To Overweight?

I m 32 a year and a half ago I weighed 380lbs and my height is 5 10. I ve lost 125lbs. I have lowered my cholesterol from 265 to 242. All other labs are normal no indications of diabetes no highblood pressure. I do have a family history of heart disease. my maternal grandmother died of a massive heart attack at 52 and my mother died of a massive heart attack at 57. They both had weight problems along with mental illness and substance abuse issues. Obesity runs in my family as well. I have no mental disease nor a substance abuse issue. I do have a mild hear palp due to taking adipex. How worried should I be about having a heart attack? (To be totally honest my diet hasn t been great due to financial issues and I have regained 25lbs, but I make good choices when I can and exercise.)
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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Hi welcome to HCM
I understand your query and concern.
Over weight is definitely a risk factor for futue heart diseases that to with a positive family history.I advise you to check BMI once.Also get investigations like lipid profile,ECG,2D echo ,hs CRP to predict future risk of heart disease in your case.I suggest you take lipid lowerig drugs,anti platelet drugs if your reports are abnormal.Exercise regularly.Eat fibre rich food like oats,chapati,fruits,leafy vegetables.Consult your cardiologist for expert management.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you
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Should I Be Worried About The Heart Attack Due To Overweight?

Hi welcome to HCM I understand your query and concern. Over weight is definitely a risk factor for futue heart diseases that to with a positive family history.I advise you to check BMI once.Also get investigations like lipid profile,ECG,2D echo ,hs CRP to predict future risk of heart disease in your case.I suggest you take lipid lowerig drugs,anti platelet drugs if your reports are abnormal.Exercise regularly.Eat fibre rich food like oats,chapati,fruits,leafy vegetables.Consult your cardiologist for expert management. Post your further queries if any, Thank you