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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Coronary Angioplasty & Stents
OVERVIEW Coronary angioplasty, also known as percutaneous coronary intervention, is a procedure to open clogged heart arteries. This procedure involves inserting and inflating a tiny balloon, exactly at the place where your artery is clogged, to widen the artery. Angioplasty is often combined with the permanent placement of stent (a small wire mesh tube), to […]
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Added Sugars – Cutting Back On All The Extra Sugar Is Not A Bad Idea
Sugar is a number one public enemy in nutrition and diseases these days. We don’t actually need an extra sugar than what is found naturally in whole foods. So cutting back on all added sugar foods is not at all a bad idea. Believe it or not, if you can’t take out all the added […]
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