Heart disease is not a single disorder or condition. It refers to a group of diseases or problems in which the heart or the vessels supplying blood to the heart are damaged and are not able to function in a normal way. For several years, it was believed that heart diseases occur in older people. But now-a-days, heart diseases are quite common in young adults, mainly because of sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits. Heart diseases take years to progress and may begin to develop at a very young age. However, most people do not show any symptoms of heart diseases before they reach their 50s or 60s. Read about heart disease in India — 6 shocking facts you should know.
Some types of heart defects are present at birth. These are called congenital heart diseases. Other more common heart diseases include coronary heart disease, hypertension,stroke and peripheral arterial disease. The most common cause of heart diseases is atherosclerosis and hypertension/high blood pressure. Atherosclerosis is a condition in which there is deposition of cholesteroland fatty substances on the walls of arteries, while hypertension is the elevation of blood pressure in the arteries due various reasons.
There are several factors that increase the risk of heart diseases and associated conditions. These include age, gender, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and stress. Factors like weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels can be controlled by making dietary and lifestyle changes to significantly improve cardiovascular health. Few changes include eating a low fat, high fibre diet with fruits and veggies, quitting smoking, giving up alcohol, increasing physical activity and reducing stress.
Cardiac CT scan is a widely used approach to identify people who are at risk for heart disease. But it can miss those with non-calcified atherosclerosis, a major cause of heart attacks.
Lockdown-induced sedentary lifestyle has led to increase in diabetes, hypertension, smoking and stress, resulting in increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).
A new study has found that e-cigarettes are no better than traditional cigarettes. In fact, it can cause your blood pressure to spike and lead to heart diseases and blood clots.
A new Swedish study says that lung function has a direct link to heart health. Read on to know how unhealthy lungs can lead to sudden cardiac death.
Pecans are rich in healthy fatty acids and fiber, both of which have been associated with lower cholesterol.
Drinking alcohol during adolescence to young adulthood could accelerate arterial stiffening, a precursor to cardiovascular disease, warns a new study.
This first 'Made in India' 3-D printed heart valve is designed and developed by a Chennai-based heart surgeon.
Heart disease is also becoming common in young women. If you're over 20, get your cholesterol levels checked and do it every four to six years.
Working remotely for more than 55 hours a week is linked to increased risk of heart disease. The COVID-19 pandemic has made things worse.
Have you ever wondered what causes heart disease and what you can do to prevent it? Read on to know all the details.
A new study has found that women who have higher muscle mass are at a lower risk of developing heart diseases. Here's what you need to know.
30 per cent of people with coronary artery disease have diabetes, found a large scale study. Read on to what increases the risk of developing these health issues.
New research indicates that depression is not more common in patients who used beta-blockers as compared to people not on these drugs. Read on to know more.
Implantable devices can help doctors monitor your heart health remotely. This can significantly bring down cases of sudden death due to cardiac ailments.
A cricketer died of a heart attack while playing a local tournament in Maharashtra's Pune district. Read on to know if athletes are more prone to sudden cardiac deaths.
Aspirin should be favoured over warfarin to prevent blood clotting after a kind of heart surgery in kids called the Fontane procedure, says a new study.
Out of all CVDs, diseases of the heart valves such as mitral regurgitation constitute a major cause of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in the country.
From the procedure to its success rate, Dr Santosh Kumar Dora, Senior Cardiologist, Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai explains everything you need to know about heart transplant.
Whether heart attacks became less prevalent because of the lockdown or heart attack patients were suffering at home is a riddle. Dr Tushau Prasad, Consultant Emergency Medicine, Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road, explains cardiac care in the time of Covid-19.
The appealing array of fruit and candy flavours that entice millions of young people to take up vaping are cardiotoxic. Read on to know more.
As per a survey conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 79 per cent of Indians are suffering from dyslipidaemia i.e. unhealthy cholesterol levels.
India now has its own clip delivery system, a minimally invasive heart valve repair device to treat mitral regurgitation. Read on to know more about this heart disease treatment.
Heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest are two distinct heart conditions. While a heart attack is a circulation problem, a cardiac arrest is an electrical problem. Read on to know the symptoms and causes of these two heart conditions.
On the occasion of World Heart Day, we bring to you 7 simple ways to keep your heart healthy and disease-free.
Lockdown-induced sedentary lifestyle has led to increase in diabetes, hypertension, smoking and stress, resulting in increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).
A new study has found that e-cigarettes are no better than traditional cigarettes. In fact, it can cause your blood pressure to spike and lead to heart diseases and blood clots.
A new Swedish study says that lung function has a direct link to heart health. Read on to know how unhealthy lungs can lead to sudden cardiac death.
Pecans are rich in healthy fatty acids and fiber, both of which have been associated with lower cholesterol.
Drinking alcohol during adolescence to young adulthood could accelerate arterial stiffening, a precursor to cardiovascular disease, warns a new study.
This first 'Made in India' 3-D printed heart valve is designed and developed by a Chennai-based heart surgeon.
Heart disease is also becoming common in young women. If you're over 20, get your cholesterol levels checked and do it every four to six years.
Working remotely for more than 55 hours a week is linked to increased risk of heart disease. The COVID-19 pandemic has made things worse.
Have you ever wondered what causes heart disease and what you can do to prevent it? Read on to know all the details.
A new study has found that women who have higher muscle mass are at a lower risk of developing heart diseases. Here's what you need to know.
30 per cent of people with coronary artery disease have diabetes, found a large scale study. Read on to what increases the risk of developing these health issues.
New research indicates that depression is not more common in patients who used beta-blockers as compared to people not on these drugs. Read on to know more.
Implantable devices can help doctors monitor your heart health remotely. This can significantly bring down cases of sudden death due to cardiac ailments.
A cricketer died of a heart attack while playing a local tournament in Maharashtra's Pune district. Read on to know if athletes are more prone to sudden cardiac deaths.
Aspirin should be favoured over warfarin to prevent blood clotting after a kind of heart surgery in kids called the Fontane procedure, says a new study.
Out of all CVDs, diseases of the heart valves such as mitral regurgitation constitute a major cause of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in the country.
From the procedure to its success rate, Dr Santosh Kumar Dora, Senior Cardiologist, Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai explains everything you need to know about heart transplant.
Whether heart attacks became less prevalent because of the lockdown or heart attack patients were suffering at home is a riddle. Dr Tushau Prasad, Consultant Emergency Medicine, Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road, explains cardiac care in the time of Covid-19.
The appealing array of fruit and candy flavours that entice millions of young people to take up vaping are cardiotoxic. Read on to know more.
As per a survey conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 79 per cent of Indians are suffering from dyslipidaemia i.e. unhealthy cholesterol levels.
India now has its own clip delivery system, a minimally invasive heart valve repair device to treat mitral regurgitation. Read on to know more about this heart disease treatment.
Heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest are two distinct heart conditions. While a heart attack is a circulation problem, a cardiac arrest is an electrical problem. Read on to know the symptoms and causes of these two heart conditions.
On the occasion of World Heart Day, we bring to you 7 simple ways to keep your heart healthy and disease-free.
People with cardiovascular diseases are more at risk of developing severe forms of COVID-19. With World Heart Day just two days away, we give you a few tips to keep your heart healthy during the pandemic.
