A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme on Yogasanas to Prevent the Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases among Patients Having Hypertension in Selected Hospital at Mangaluru

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of death in the world. Hypertension is one of the commonest risk factors for almost all different cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, left ventricular hypertrophy, and cardiac arrhythmias. Overall the prevalence of hypertension in different European countries appears to be around 30-45% of the general population. The prevention of cardiovascular disease and treatment recommendations should be emphasized among those who have hypertension.