Tag: heart
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Indians have increased risk of Coronary Artery Disease due to smaller body surface area, reveals study
The study which was conducted on 250 patients has been published in Journal of Indian College of Cardiology on 14 September 2022.
November 1, 2022 -
World Heart Day: Fatality during exercise increases due to underlying heart-related problems, say doctors
According to World Health organization (WHO), Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.
September 29, 2022 -
World Heart Day: Stethoscope can diagnose heart defects with 95% accuracy, finds study
The study shows that when a stethoscope is applied correctly, it could avoid unnecessary use of the more expensive investigations like echocardiography and allow for substantial reductions in healthcare costs and reduce the burden on the healthcare system.
September 29, 2022 -
World Heart Day: Healthy lifestyle is vital, says doctors
There are certain foods that can influence blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol levels and inflammation, all of which are risk factors for heart disease.
September 27, 2022 -
Jaipur doctors replace heart valve non-surgically in 104-yr old
Interacting with media persons on Friday, Dr Chaurasia, who is associated with a private hospital here, said that non-surgical procedure was done through TAVI (Trans Catheter Aortic Valve Implantation) in the patient who complained of chest pain.
August 20, 2022 -
Odisha doctors save minor’s life by rare heart surgery
The doctors successfully closed the ventricular septal defect known as congenital hole in the heart. A team of doctors from the cardiology department performed the complicated cardiac surgical procedure.
April 27, 2022 -
‘Heart patients must get vaccinated’
In the case of the Covid 19 infection, there is a high incidence of inflammation of the inner lining (endothelium) of all vessels, including those of the heart. This causes swelling and can precipitate a heart attack. The heart itself can get inflamed causing myocarditis
January 29, 2022 -
Innovative X-ray imaging shows COVID-19 can cause vascular damage to the heart: Study
"The parameters obtained from this then showed a completely different quality compared to healthy tissue, or even to diseases such as severe influenza or common myocarditis"
December 27, 2021 -
Delhi Traffic Police provides green corridor to live heart
A distance of about 16 km was covered within 20 minutes by TI/GI Kuldeep Singh, which would have otherwise taken 60- 65 minutes.
November 13, 2021 -
India’s Mr Heart
India needs about 3.5 million beds, 3 million doctors and 6 million nurses in the next 15 years, estimated a five-year-old Price waterhouse Coopers report.
December 27, 2019 -
World Heart Day 2018: Show your heart some love with these healthy recipes
This World Heart Day, celebrate health and vitality by adding good healthy ingredients to your daily diet regime.
September 28, 2018 -
World Heart Day 2018: Pledge to keep your heart and body healthy with these apps
World Heart Day is observed on September 29 and it is all about spreading awareness and importance of maintaining a healthy heart.
September 28, 2018 -
Brain dead boy’s heart saves 63-yr-old
Giving a second lease of life to a 63-year-old man, a heart was flown from Bangalore to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (FEHI), Delhi. The heart had been harvested from a 15-year-old Bengaluru boy who had been declared brain dead. On Thursday morning, FEHI received a call from NOTTO saying that a potential donor was available …
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September 15, 2018 -
Eating radish may prevent heart disease, stroke
Eating carrots, onions and broccoli are passe, the humble radish could be the newest heart-healthy vegetable.
August 10, 2018 -
Midlife fitness may boost your heart health
People with high fitness during their middle ages are significantly less likely to die from heart diseases in later life.
July 1, 2018 -
Can sleeping more affect your heart?
Sleeping more than 10 hours per day is also associated with metabolic syndrome, raising the risk for heart diseases.
June 13, 2018 -
Work stress may lead to irregular heart rate
Too much job pressure may increase your risk developing a rapid and irregular heart rate, called atrial fibrillation.
June 6, 2018