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 […]

Being overweight or suffering from obesity is an independent & modifiable risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).An overweight person may develop hypertension, type-II diabetes, and musculoskeletal disorder, putting them at high risk of CVD.Overweight and obesity are classified by an individual’s body mass index (BMI).BMI is measured by dividing a person’s weight in kg by their […]

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 […]

Treating coronary artery disease generally comprises of changes in lifestyle, drugs and also some medical procedures if required. It also includes numerous lifestyle changes to ensure that the circulatory system is healthy. Some of the recommended lifestyle changes are quitting smoking, eating healthy food, losing excess weight , exercising regularly and reducing stress. Your doctor […]

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 […]