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

06Mar 2020

Keeping Your Heart Healthy in the Summer Heat

Warm weather is finally here! And if you’re spending time outside, sunburn shouldn’t be your only concern: it’s important to think about heart health during the heat and humidity, too. Your body rids itself of excess heat in two ways: by radiating warmth and by sweating. Both tactics demand extra energy from your heart! HEART […]

10Feb 2020

About Cardiovascular Disease in Women – Symptoms & Risk Factors Unique to Women

“Heart disease is often thought to be more of a problem for men. More than one in three women is living with some form of cardiovascular disease.” We can change this because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. Fortunately, by learning more about the heart disease and […]

29Jan 2020

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) & Treatments

Peripheral artery disease (also called peripheral arterial disease) is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs. Let us know in detail from the best heart specialist doctor in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. When you develop peripheral artery disease (PAD), your extremities — usually your legs — don’t receive enough blood flow to keep up […]

29Jan 2020

Carotid angioplasty – Why it’s Done

Carotid angioplasty (kuh-ROT-id AN-jee-o-plas-tee) and stenting are procedures that open clogged arteries to restore blood flow to the brain. Let us know in detail from the best angioplasty doctor in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. What is Carotid angioplasty? The carotid arteries are located on each side of your neck. These are the main arteries supplying blood to […]

18Jan 2020

Knowing Silent Heart Attack – From Heart Specialist in Ahmedabad

What is a silent heart attack? A silent heart attack is a heart attack that has few, if any, symptoms. You may have never had any symptoms to warn you that you’ve developed a heart problem, such as chest pain or shortness of breath. Some people later recall their silent heart attack was mistaken for […]

18Jan 2020

WHY CORONARY ANGIOGRAM? ASK BEST CARDIOLOGIST IN AHMEDABAD

A coronary angiogram is a procedure that uses X-ray imaging to see your heart’s blood vessels. The test is generally done to see if there’s a restriction in blood flow going to the heart. Why is Coronary Angiogram needed? Your doctor may recommend that you have a coronary angiogram if you have: Symptoms of coronary […]

07Jan 2020

10,000 Steps for a Healthy Heart – Is That Enough?

If you have a fitness tracker or a health band, it will tell you to take 10,000 steps daily. But, is this target enough for a healthy heart? Fitness instructors, cleaners, household workers or dog walkers may manage these 10K steps very easily. But what about many of us that has idle desk job or […]

07Dec 2019

Leg Pain While You Walk? Never Ignore It

Walking is considered as one of the best exercise for a better health. But what if your leg causes pain, which is not a part of your aging? Many people ignore the leg pain as a normal sign of aging. Sometimes you may think it’s arthritis, sciatica or just “stiffness” from getting older. In some […]

12Nov 2019

Symptoms of Blood Clotting – How to Tell If You Have One

Ever got a knife cut on your finger or a blade’s cut while shaving? When that happens, a blood clot saves the day as it quickly stops bleeding. Proteins and particles in your blood, called platelets, stick together to form the blood clot. after it has done its job, it breaks up. Though sometimes things […]

09Oct 2019

Healthy Lifestyle Can Ease the Risk of Genetic Heart Disease

Is heart disease or stroke in your family? If so, your risk may be higher. Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death worldwide. So most of us may have a family history of, and some genetic risk for, heart disease. Did your father have a stroke? Did your mother have a heart attack? Did […]