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Heart Health

The Golden Hour: Why the First Hour is the Most Important after a Heart Attack

Table of Content Why the First Hour (Golden Hour) is the Most Critical Identify the Signs of a Heart Attack How to be prepared for a Heart Attack Medical help

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What is Angioplasty, and how is it done?

What is Angioplasty?   Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) known by its more common name ‘Angioplasty’ is an interventional procedure done to remove a blockage in coronary arteries of the heart and

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What happens during a Myocardial Infarction?

A Myocardial Infarction (MI), more commonly known as a ‘heart attack’ occurs when the heart does not get adequate blood supply and hence oxygen, due to a blockage in the

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Can changes in lifestyle improve your heart health?

Table of Content Nutrition Exercise Weight Smoking Cholesterol Blood Pressure Alcohol Frequently Asked Questions Cardiac problems such as heart attacks and strokes are among the major causes of death in

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What Happens If the Valves of the Heart Do Not Function Properly?

  Table of Content Types of Valvular Heart Disease Causes Risk Factors Complications Symptoms Diagnosing and Treating Valvular Heart Disease   Oxygen is the life-giving element that helps the human

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Blood tests which can diagnose Heart Diseases

Table of Content Tests to detect/rule out Heart attacks Tests to detect/rule out Heart Failure Tests to detect/rule out Future cardiac risk Heart ailments continue to be one of the

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Heart Disease leading cause of Death in Women

Table of Content Risk Factors for Women Atypical symptoms Diabetes Metabolic syndrome Heart structure Lifestyle Mental Health Reproductive Health Broken heart syndrome Certain Medication and Ailments Mitigating the Risk Regular

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Feeling dizzy after a meal? It may be Post Prandial Hypotension

Table of Content Introduction What is Postprandial Hypotension (PPH)? Signs, Symptoms and Complications Causes and Risk Factors Other risk factors Diagnosis Treatment for Post Prandial Hypotension Introduction: The digestive system

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How does one know if one has a blocked artery?

Table of Content How do arteries get blocked? What are the signs of a blocked artery? Tests for clogged arteries How do arteries get blocked? Blood vessels that carry oxygen

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Obesity and Heart Disease

Table of Content Obesity in Asia: The Silent Killer The Deadly Combination: Unhealthy Diet and Lack of Exercise The Long-Term Effects of Obesity on Heart Health Managing Obesity: The Importance

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