Our body produces a waxy substance called Cholesterol that helps in building membranes of cell and maintaining hormonal balance. The level of cholesterol helps in maintaining the health of our Heart. Its high level is dangerous for the Heart. The ideal blood cholesterol level is below 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) Cholesterol being waxy in […]
Cardiovascular Diseases are the result of Obesity
Jul 24, 2019
Obesity is a body disorder in which fats gets accumulated under the human body. It increases the risk of diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. In a recent study it is observed that when BMI (Body Mass Index) fat mass of a person increases, the risk of heart […]
High B.P. is a silent killer- Dr. Dinesh Sehgal
May 14, 2019
Among every 10 individuals, one dies from High blood pressure and its consequences. When the pressure of blood increases above the normal level, it is termed as High blood pressure. If B.P. of a person always remains above the limit of 140/90 mm Hg, the person is termed to have high blood pressure and it […]
Worried of High Blood Pressure? Adopt natural ways to lower it
May 09, 2019
In today’s stressful life, every individual is now diagnosed with High blood Pressure problem. It don’t give any warning before it happens, thus, termed as ‘Silent killer’. Monitoring of blood pressure on regular basis is very crucial as it will affect heart, arteries and other organs. If remain uncontrolled, it can lead to death also. […]
Congestive Heart failure: Causes and Types
Apr 27, 2019
Every 30 sec, an individual dies from heart problem. Congestive Heart Failure means the heart muscle cannot pump blood around the body properly which makes body cells to get deprived of essential nutrients and oxygen. This leads to tiredness, numbness and inefficiency in doing daily tasks. There are many reasons which cause damage to the […]
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program: Tips to take care after Heart Attack
Apr 09, 2019
Heart Attack occurs in an individual when a blood vessel carrying blood to the heart, becomes obstructed. Now a days the major cause of death is Heart attack. Heart disease can be a life changing event. If appropriate care is taken, most people not only recover from an event but go on to improve their […]
Exercising and walking is necessary after Bypass Surgery: Dr. Dinesh Sehgal
Apr 04, 2019
In a bypass surgery, a new artery is connected to the coronary artery below the area of blockage. A detour is created around the blockage, but the blockage is not removed. The new artery is called a Bypass graft. After surgery, it is important to get mobile and physically active as soon as possible. Prolonged […]
Tips to follow after Angioplasty
Mar 21, 2019
Angioplasty is a procedure in which catheter is threaded through the coronary arteries and passed through the area of blockage. A balloon is then passed over it and inflated at an extremely high pressure to push the blockage to the wall of the artery. One of the benefit of angioplasty is that the person can […]