Dr. Tejas V. Patel, Author at Dr. Tejas V. Patel

Learn the early signs of an unhealthy heart to watch for, including surprising symptoms that your heart is weak, such as a high resting heart rate and anxiety.

08Feb 2021

6 Signs Your Heart Needs a Checkup, says a Cardiologist

We all know that over whole body depends on the heart, but we might not know if it’s in trouble. Consider your heart as an engine of the body. If the engine slows down, has a short circuit or gets clogged, the engine fails. Don’t wait for heart disease or a heart attack to strike […]

09Jan 2021

Echocardiography Frequently Asked Questions

If your cardiologist or primary care doctor has ordered an echocardiogram, don’t get frightened – it’s not as intimidating as it might sound. Called an “echo test” for short, it’s a painless test that’s noninvasive and doesn’t use ionizing radiation. This test help cardiologist to diagnose and treat the heart disease accurately. We have gathered […]

09Dec 2020

Can Too Much Added Sugar Cause Heart Disease?

A new study published last month in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that soda drinkers have a higher risk of heart disease than those who do not drink sweetened beverages. [Source: JACC] Sugar has a bad reputation when it comes to health. Sugar occurs naturally in all foods that contain carbohydrates […]

10Nov 2020

Living Well with your Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)

Pacemakers and ICDs generally last 8 to 10 years or longer, depending on usage and the type of device. In most cases, patient can live a normal and healthy life with a pacemaker or ICD implanted. Technological advances have reduced the chances that machines, like microwave, could interfere your device. Even though you should take […]

08Oct 2020

Life After Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)

Learning to thrive after a sudden cardiac arrest can be challenging. Most survivors face not only changes in their health and behavior. Sudden Cardiac Arrest is not a heart attack Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the electrical system to the heart malfunctions and suddenly becomes very irregular. The heart beats dangerously fast. The heart stops […]

07Aug 2020

You Are Never Too Young to Talk to Your Cardiologist About Heart Health

Heart disease doesn’t happen just to older adults. It is happening to younger adults more and more often. The reality is that heart problems can begin at any age. “A study found that the rate of heart attacks in younger people (aged 35-64 years) increased from 27% to 32%.” Heart disease—and the conditions that lead […]

07Jul 2020

Congenital Heart Disease in Adults

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a broad term, which is used to describe several cardiac defects that may be found at birth. Congenital means that you’re born with the defect. Some congenital heart defects might not cause any problems. Complex defects, however, can cause life-threatening complications. CHD is the most prevalent inborn disorder found in […]

05Jun 2020

Lockdown (Unlock 1.0) Rules Change, What Do They Mean for People with Heart Conditions?

We all know the current time is defined as Unlock 1.0 with many of the work and marketing getting ease of operating. Slowly people are getting back to the normal work life in spite of increasing cases around. But we all know that we need to go to work with great precautions. We all know […]

06May 2020

Women, Menopause and Heart Disease

As you age, heart disease risks rises. But for a women symptoms can become more evident after the onset of menopause. Also making healthy choices during any decade of life increases the chances of staying healthy as you age. QUICK FACT: Menopause does not cause cardiovascular diseases in women. Actually certain risk factors increase around […]

06Apr 2020

CVD and COVID-19: Take Care of Your Heart

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is just like other underlying health conditions that poses the risk of getting infected by the new coronavirus COVID-19. People of all ages can be infected by COVID-19, especially over the age of 60 and those we have underlying medical conditions: Hypertension Diabetes Chronic Respiratory Disease Cardiovascular Disease Cancer CVD Patients – […]