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There are numerous studies which indicate that association exist between Spiro metric indices (FEVI, FEVI/ FVC%, FVC, FEF 25-75%, PEFR) and hypertension. It is quite visible that the people who is suffering from hypertension as well as IHD might have very higher probability of having OAD. Present research has attempted the objective of finding the occurrences of OAD specifically when it has been found that any patient is having IHD along with hypertension. The present research has also attempted the comparison when the the patient is not having the hypertension and are healthy. Such study was carried out because in the views of researchers no such previous study was carried out in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

For new risk factors to be meaningful in disease prevention in any population, they must either be responsible for a substantial proportion of the disease burden, or their modification must have a tangible impact on disease prevalence in that population. The major known variable risk factors also describe at least 75% of new cases of cardiovascular disease in the Western world. Physicians and their patients must therefore not lose sight of the fact that lifestyle changes incorporating smoking cessation, a heart healthy diet, weight reduction and regular physical activity together with drug therapy for dyslipidaemia, still remain the cornerstones of CVD prevention in our population. The routine measurement of plasma homocysteine and the use of specific therapies directed at reducing elevated levels is not yet recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]