Aortic Valve Insufficiency is a disorder caused due to defect in the main artery and the pumping chamber of your heart. This condition is triggered by the tightening of aortic valve opening which reduces the flow of blood from the heart into the aorta and other parts of the body. The blood flows backward into […]

Categorized as a form of valvular heart disease, Aortic Valve Insufficiency occurs as a result of leakage in the aortic valve which causes blood to flow backward. Owing to heart inefficiency in pumping out blood, various health conditions get triggered. Symptoms of Aortic Valve Insufficiency There are myriad observable symptoms that indicate to Aortic Valve […]

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in females, accounting for approximately 1 in 3 deaths. It occurs due to deposition of plaque in blood vessels of the heart leading to narrowing of these vessels, a process known as atherosclerosis. Complete blockage can result in a heart attack. Due to the common […]

Smoking increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, which includes coronary heart disease and stroke. Smoking damages the lining of your arteries leading to a build-up of fatty material (atheroma) which narrows the artery. This can result in angina, heart attack or a stroke. The chemicals involved in tobacco smoke damage your blood cells. They […]

Coronary artery disease can be defined as the heart disease caused due to blockage in the arteries – the vessels that carry oxygenated blood and nutrients to all parts of the body. This disease characterized by blockages can include complications if not detected and treated timely. This disease includes the deposition of cholesterol in the […]

 If someone is having a heart attack, then have the person sit down and rest, and try to keep calm. Loosen any tight clothing. Opt for medication such as nitroglycerin, for a called heart condition, and help them take it. Every minute after a heart attack more heart tissue deteriorates or dies. Restoring blood flow […]

A heart attack comes when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked. The blockage is most often due to a buildup of fat cholesterol and other substances, which forms a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart coronary arteries. The plaque eventually breaks away in the form of a clot. The interrupted […]

Yoga is extremely good for the mind and the body. The postures help in keeping your heart healthy and you fit. One must avoid postures that make your heart work too much. Other than regular exercises, there are important things to consider when treating a heart disease, like reducing stress and a healthy diet. Yoga is the […]

Thalassemia can be defined as a disease characterized by abnormal haemoglobin and is inherited in autosomal recessive manner. There are two types of Thalassemia – α thalassemia and β thalassemia depending upon which chain of haemoglobin is affected by the mutation. The disease leads to ineffective erythropoiesis (production of red blood cells) causing mild to […]

Today not just adults, children too are being diagnosed with high blood pressure. Specifically, children below 10 yrs of age are at risk of blood pressure. Usually, children suffer from high BP due to other medical conditions, however, it is a fact that lifestyle is one of the major factors behind such irregularities in the […]

Cholesterol is one of the leading reasons for heart disease and associated complications. The most important source for the cholesterol is the diet. Controlling your diet intake and the oils that you use is the best way to prevent heart disease and the complications associated with atherosclerosis. Diet Recommendations For Controlling Cholesterol: Limit your fats: […]

The human body has two parallel blood circulation systems. Systemic circulation supplies blood to the entire body and pulmonary circulation supplies blood to the lungs. Pulmonary circulation is normally a low-pressure zone and the mean pulmonary artery pressure is 15mmHg in contrast to 70-110mmHg of systemic mean pressure. Pulmonary Hypertension is said to exist when […]

Dietary modifications and lifestyle management remain the cornerstone of prevention of hypertension in the community. A large body of evidence has accumulated demonstrating that physical activity is associated with improved cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Doctors recommend that an adult must engage in at least 150 minutes per week of moderate and vigorous intensity aerobic exercise. […]

Heart attacks are one of the most common causes of death in India. A heart attack (also known as myocardial infarction) is permanent damage or death of heart muscle due to the lack of supply of oxygen-rich blood. There are various reasons for the causes of heart attacks, though one of the most common is […]

Symptoms of a heart attack vary from person to person, and they may not always be sudden or severe. Females usually are more symptomatic than males. In India, cardiac disease is the leading cause of death by 2020 it is expected that India shall account for 60% of the cardiac burden of the world. The […]

Coronary bypass surgery or heart bypass surgery is a procedure used for replacing damaged arteries within out heart muscles. Surgeons use blood vessels which are taken from other parts of our body for repairing damaged arteries. The surgery is performed when the coronary arteries get damaged or blocked. These arteries supply oxygenated blood to our […]

Coronary angioplasty, also called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), is a procedure used to open blocked coronary arteries. It restores blood flow to the heart muscle without performing any major heart surgery. It usually does not require general anesthesia. When angioplasty is done in an emergency setting during an acute heart attack, it is called primary […]

The term ‘heart failure’ sounds as if a heart is not working anymore and nothing can rescue it. However, the meaning of heart failure is that the heart is not adequately pumping as effectively as it should. Congestive Heart Failure is a kind of heart ailment which needs seek timely medical care, however, sometimes these […]

Atrial fibrillation (AF) although being the most common heart ailment, is still considered as a disease of older individuals. When a young adult presents in a clinic with complaints of heart arrhythmia or syncope or similar symptoms, clinicians must think of AF as a differential diagnosis.  Young adults are often more symptomatic during AF episodes […]

Heart Surgery is a complex procedure that is performed by a cardiac surgeon. The same is performed to treat the blockages in the arteries of the heart, the leakages from the valve or any other defect that is affecting the circulatory system of the heart. It is a surgery that is performed in a specialized […]

A stroke could be lethal. If anyone gets a stroke their attendant shall immediately call for an ambulance from a cardiac hospital. A stroke occurs when the supply of blood to a part of our brain is cut off and this causes our brain cells to either die or get damaged. In India, more than […]

Diet plays a vital role in coronary heart disease. Food relevant risk factor comprises of high blood pressure, obesity, uncontrolled diabetes and taking diet with highly saturated fat. Low saturated fat, high plant food, high fiber diet substantially reduces the risk of a heart disease. We need to be attentive towards our diet and must […]

Hypertensive heart problem is the top cause of mortality and is linked to high blood pressure. It is  a general term that is used to denote a group of disorders which includes failure of heart, left ventricular hypertrophy or excessive thickness of heart muscles and ischemic heart disease. India is considered the heart disease capital […]

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of  heart arrhythmia faced by our global society including India. The incidence of AF increases with age (1.5% incidence for 50-59 years of age and increasing up to 23.5% in those of 80-89). This disease is becoming a major social and economic problem due to its significantly […]

Consequences of abnormal fat deposition in the arteries of the heart (Coronary Arteries) can be variable. As a result of gradual narrowing of arteries, some people may present symptoms of chest pain, fatigue, breathlessness or abnormal chest pulsations on exertion. The other subset of people may have more dramatic presentations-having similar symptoms either at rest […]

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of death in women. More women as compared to men die annually from CVD in Western countries. There are both sex (biologic) and gender (sociocultural) differences in CVD. However in India at present men dominate the cardiac disease mortality burden.  Women due to their sedentary lifestyle and the […]

Did you know that your heart rate is an important health gauge? Knowledge about your heart rate can help you monitor your fitness level and can potentially help in identifying health problems. Heart rate is the number of times the heart beats per minute. Allow yourself to relax and then put your finger over your […]

Malaria is one of the leading causes of death in India, especially in the rural areas due to standing water bodies and lack of diagnostic and treatment facilities. It is important that persons who are exhibiting signs and symptoms of malaria are treated timely and provided blood and component assistance. India along with Pakistan and […]

Malaria is one of the major health issues that India faces. According to a latest WHO report 1 in every 7 Indians faces the risk of suffering from malaria. It also states that India along with Pakistan and Ethiopia accounts for 80% of the malaria incidences in the world. The National Vector Borne Disease Control […]

Hypertension or high blood pressure can damage our body. If it is left uncontrolled, one may have a disability, poor life quality or a massive heart attack. Almost 50% people with hypertension die due to heart disease relevant to poor blood circulation or ischemic heart disease. Studies also highlight that a third of hypertension patients […]

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. The high cholesterol levels and the sedentary life can cause atherosclerosis or accumulation of cholesterol or formation of plaque in the blood arteries causing blockages and subsequent heart disease. Following are few tips to control your cholesterol levels and keep your heart healthy.   Eat […]

Hypertension is defined as elevation of systolic / diastolic or both blood pressures. For a normal adult 135/85 mmHg is the upper limit of the blood pressure. Hypertension is the most important, preventable risk factor for pre-mature death worldwide. Around 22% population of world have hypertension. Hypertension is more frequent on males and its prevalence […]

In India almost one third of adult population is Hypertensive (Survey done by Cardiological Society of India in 2015). 42 % patients have uncontrolled hypertension  and are not taking medications to control the same. Moreover 2/3rd of hypertensive patients are below 60 years of age. High Blood Pressure is rightly called the ‘Silent Killer’. Therefore […]

Following exposure to Dengue infection by the bite of mosquito the symptoms can appear after 4 to 7 days. The Aedes Aegypti mosquito (vector of Dengue fever) often bite during the day hours and bread in clean water contrary to the anopheles and culex mosquitoes which often bites in night hours. Dengue fever is often […]

Hypertension or blood pressure disorder is a silent killer and one of the leading causes of death in India. It is a disorder that causes multiple effects and affects numerous organs of the body. The cascading effects can lead to kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, etc. There is an urgent need to keep a check […]

Stressful circumstances may cause our blood pressure to rise temporarily; however, can stress also lead to long run high blood pressure is the question. Can those series of short term stress pose blood pressures to rise and lead to long term high blood pressure? Researchers are not certain. However, a 30 minutes exercise 3-5 times […]

Laughter is the fastest approach to lower blood pressure . As per research humor and laughter can assist in lowering systolic blood pressure i.e. top number by around 10 points within 20 minutes merely. A small study was done wherein participants watched a 20 minute humor video clip. They watched an intense war movie as […]

Laughter is the best medicine. Laughter is the natural antidote to many of the illness-causing effects of stress and that too, it is free of cost.We often feel a release or feel rejuvenated after watching a side-splittingly funny movie. Laughter activates the body’s natural relaxation response. It’s like internal jogging, providing a good massage to all […]

There is some truth in the saying ‘laughter is the best medicine’. Laughter can’t cure all ailments, but it induces positive physical changes in our body.Laughter is linked to the healthy functioning of blood vessels. Laughter leads to a reduction in stress hormones, including epinephrine and cortisol. The relation of laughter and nitric oxide: Laughter causes […]

It is really important to have a healthy weight it has various short and long term benefits that can be achieved even by 5 – 10% weight loss. More benefits can be achieved if an individual return to being overweight or obese to a healthy body mass index range. Here are some benefits of weight […]

Besides health hazard to respiratory system air pollution also causes number of cardio vascular adverse effects in the form of increased number of heart attack and death. There are numerous studies which have clearly demonstrated the numerous long term and short term adverse effect on cardio vascular system by virtue of their numerous pollutants in […]

Obesity is an increasingly prevalent metabolic disorder affecting not only the developed countries but also the developing countries like India. Its prevalence is also increasing in children and adolescents group. Apart from hereditary or genetic cause, environmental contributions are playing a big role e.g.. increased intake of junk foods/ fast foods and reduced exercise habits. […]

Take responsibility of your heart -The best prevention against heart disease is to understand the risks (high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes) and treatment options .The greatest risk is avoidance or ignorance. 7 Colours of Preventions of Heart Disease. Avoid Unhealthy & Eat Healthy Diet –Avoid too much salt, sugars, saturated (Red meat, full-fat […]

A heart attack implies either having an (1) acute myocardial infarction(MI)  or an episode of (2) unstable angina / non ST elevation MI . After the initial management of the acute episode the long term management of these two types of acute heart attacks are largely similar . Healing of the Heart : Mother nature […]

Cholesterol is an essential component of cell membranes of our body cells. Fatty components from our food are modified into liver and transformed into cholesterol. This cholesterol is then released into blood so that it reaches to cells of all organs of body. What is Atherosclerosis? While travelling in blood, cholesterol may start depositing into the innermost layers of […]

Q.1. I am a 35 years young executive, what are my chances of developing heart disease ? Indians are at a 3- 4 times higher risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to the US population. 25 % of heart attacks in India occurs in people who are below 40 years of age .Smoking […]

Every time the heart pumps, it forces blood through the arteries. That force in the artery  is called blood pressure. The upper number is called the systolic pressure, the bottom number  is called the diastolic pressure. Elevated blood pressure (hypertension) is diagnosed when systolic pressure is above 140 mm of hg and/or diastolic pressure is […]

Hypertension is now a lifestyle disorder that is affecting us all. It is also associated with a number of other lifestyle diseases such as – diabetes, obesity , heart disease to list a few. Post detection of a high o fluctuating blood pressure, it is best the necessary precautions are taken to avoid any further […]

Hypertension is one of the most common lifestyle diseases affecting us all. It usually presents without any symptoms and is hence called the silent killer. It is also associated in co morbidity with other life style diseases, hence a person suffering from obesity may have hypertension. However the commonly ascribed symptoms of Hypertension are headache, […]

“Death, so called, is a thing which makes men weep, and yet a third of life is passed in sleep.” ― George Gordon Byron. Hypertension, a monster, is like an iceberg- only the tip is seen. Hypertension classically follows the rule of halves – only half of the population is aware of its existence in them, only […]

Hypertensive medically can be divided into two types etiologically – Primary or essential hypertension and Secondary hypertension. It is a lifestyle disease that is affecting the urban population at an alarming rate. Noted as the silent killer, the disease doesn’t have many noticeable signs and symptoms, however of left undetected can cause serious medical complications. […]

What is Hypertension ? Hypertension is the medical term used for high blood pressure(BP).BP is the lateral pressure exerted by the column of blood while flowing through the vessels. BP during contraction of the heart is called systolic or higher pressure. The BP during relaxation phase of the heart is called diastolic or lower pressure. […]

Diabetes  Mellitus and  Hypertension are very common diseases , often inter- related. Hypertension is about twice as frequent in people with Diabetes Mellitus(DM). There is substantial overlap between diabetes and hypertension in etiology and disease mechanisms. Obesity, inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin resistance are thought to be the common pathways. Recent advances in the understanding […]

Work…. Tension…..Hypertension, seems to be synonymous Hypertension is a common problem nowadays, but the irony is that 50% of patients aren’t even aware that they are suffering and being affected by this silent disease. A handful refer to specialists, make life style modifications and prescribe to medication. It is one of the most common life […]

Sexual problems might mean you have a broken heart, literally. The most common sexual problem in men is erectile dysfunction (ED). Erectile dysfunction affects >30% of men between 40 and 70 years of age. There are several different causes of ED, including depression, low testosterone, neurological problems, and some medications, such as beta blocker but […]

Various studies and researches have been able to prove that women outlive men. In fact they are expected to live at least 7 years more than men. More men are living with and dying of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) than women and have more hospital discharges for Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CHD. The prevalence of […]

Dr Kuldeep Arora, Senior Consultant Cardiology says, approximately 4 -5% of patients who arrive with chest discomfort and heart attack are inappropriately discharged to home. This error in diagnosing heart attack is dangerous. Question: Do normal ECG and ECHO rule out heart attack? Answer: No. The initial ECG in acute heart attack is normal in ~ 15% […]

Majority of the people in urban areas are well aware about heart disease and the risks associated with the same. They opt for various tests that scan their physiology, however they end up ignoring a major risk factor of heart disease – STRESS. Living in urban areas makes one prone to stress . Work pressure, […]

Cancer treatments have increased the survival rate of people. However, many cancer medicines and radiotherapy have been linked to heart damage. Terming these treatments as a double-edged sword. For instance, radiation therapy can cause heart attack, heart failure, and arrhythmias, while chemotherapy agents are associated with damage in heart blood vessels, or cause blood clots. […]

There are certain aspects that are a part of everyone’s life – stress, work pressure, less physical activity, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy and fast eating habits. We might have a lot of time for our work , aspiring careers and appearances, however our health issues always come secondary to a work related appointment, deadline or a […]

A methodology to provide a No Scar Cosmetic Cardiac Surgery Procedure. Why is the concept of MICS not that popular in India? Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery is performed aggressively in developed countries, however in India the trend is yet to be replicated. This delay is due to the gap in expertise, skill and precision. This […]

Dr SK Sinha, Director Cardiac Sciences is a renowned cardiac surgeon who has the experience of performing more than 9000 cardiac surgeries of varying complexities. He is also responsible for introducing a new revolution in cardiac surgery- Minimally Invasive Technique (MICS). A methodology to provide a No Scar Cosmetic Cardiac Surgery Procedure What is minimally […]

Despite being an allopathic Cardiac Specialist, I strongly endorse the benefits of Yoga. Yoga is not an alternative medicine; it’s a way of living life –‘With Balance’. Yoga is a 3000-4000 years old science..