Dr. Tejas V. Patel Articles
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Too much belly fat, raises heart risks

Researchers already know that stomach fat — known as abdominal obesity — increases the risk of having a first heart attack. But new research finds that having excessive fat in this specific area also increases risk of subsequent heart attacks. Belly fay & other measures of obesity affect heart health People with too much fat […]
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Heart Attack: Younger People Can Have Heart Attack Too

Overview Heart attack doesn’t happen just to older adults. It is happening to younger adults too. This is partly because the conditions that lead to heart attack are happening at younger ages. However, your risk increases as you get older. To the surprise scientific evidence and various studies show that the prevalence of heart attacks […]
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How Worst Eating Habits Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease

It’s no secret to be thoughtful about the eating habits and food choices you make, to save yourself from heart disease. The battle against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes – three of the world’s leading causes of death – may be won or lost on your grocery list. Unhealthy eating habits standout as […]
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Can People with Heart Disease Exercise Safely?

Staying active is essential for the heart and overall health. Regular activity is one of the best ways to make a good recovery once diagnosed or treated for heart disease. But how, and how much? A regular exercise is one of the most important things you can do for you heart. Being active helps you […]
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Cholesterol Levels – Why Age is a Factor

Overview Cholesterol is a waxy type of fat, or lipid, which moves throughout your body in your blood. Lipids are substances that do not dissolve in water, so they do not come apart in blood. Your body makes cholesterol, but you can also get it from foods. Cholesterol is only found in foods that come […]
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

An enlargement of the aorta, the main blood vessel that delivers blood to the body, at the level of the abdomen. An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) can be life-threatening if it bursts. What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? The word “aneurysm” is borrowed from the Greek “aneurysma” meaning “a widening.” So basically, aortic aneurysm […]
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Excess Body Weight Can Pose Additional Problems after Heart Disease Treatment

More and more people are becoming obese which is not healthy. The prevalence of obesity continues to climb nationwide, as does the prevalence of heart diseases requiring heart surgery. Generally the BMI indicates if you are obese or overweight. People who are obese and overweight are going to face severe chronic illness or stress. They […]
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Heart Valve Disease – What does that mean?

The human body is like a well-oiled machine. The heart has one of the most important functions in the machine — pumping blood throughout the body. This process is called circulation. There are many different types of heart disease, and heart valve disease is one of the most common. Fortunately, valve disease is treatable — […]
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What is structural heart disease?

Structural heart disease is a problem with the heart tissues or valves of the heart. Many, structural heart diseases are congenital heart disease, which means present at birth. Some structural heart disease will develop later in life. THERE ARE MANY KINDS OF STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASES. Aortic valve stenosis Valvular stenosis occurs when a heart valve […]
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Your Obesity is Contributing to Heart Disease

There is no denying the fact that obesity has been on the rise among today’s generation and has been proven making life uncomfortable. Nearly a third of adults and quarter of children today are overweight, according to a report by the global burden of disease study published in the Lancet Medical Journal. However, obesity also […]