Holiday Heart Syndrome – This is a condition I have encountered a few times over the years. The problem is this – you go on holiday, enjoy your alcohol a little too much, and return home with an irregular heart rhythm. Now, there are many who say that alcohol in moderation is a good thing, […]
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Have you ever wondered how you could reduce your cholesterol levels? A high cholesterol level is a know risk factor in the development of heart disease. This is a well known fact. Most patients who come to clinic or hospital wish to know 2 things – I have followed a good diet and exercise regularly,
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A common test that is performed when managing diabetes is the “HbA1c” test. HbA1c is also called “glycated hemoglobin” or “glycosylated hemoglobin.” It’s a type of test that looks at how well blood sugar is controlled over time. Here, we take a brief look at what this test means. What is HbA1c? HbA1c is a
Learn more about our ‘5 Step HEART plan‘. This video was made with Goanimate!
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Smoking is a well known risk factor in the development of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Over 11 crore people in India smoke, and this is responsible for the rising incidence of these illnesses. This video briefly touches upon the ill effects of smoking and what you can do to stop it. If you
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Hypertension affects millions of people across India. As a strong risk factor in the development of heart disease, it is important to know what hypertension is and what you can do to control it. The information video above covers the basics and essentials of high blood pressure. For more information on high blood pressure, click
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There are many of us in India who do not consume alcohol everyday, and only do so from time to time. Parties with friends or a get-together with family members often involve alcoholic drinks, with some crossing over to a higher level of consumption. ‘Getting drunk’ with friends seems to be part and parcel of
When the heart contracts, blood is pushed out of the left ventricle through the aortic valve into the aorta. From the aorta, blood moves to different parts of the body, supplying oxygen and vital nutrients to organs, tissues and cells. The amount of blood that is pumped out of the left ventricle is called the
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is transmitted through genes and can affect children and family members. For this reason, new genetic screening methods have now emerged that can help pick up cases early. In turn, treatment options can be offered to individuals sooner rather than later. How common is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? It is believed that 1 out of
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The electrocardiogram is a diagnostic test that provides information about the electrical activity of the heart. A detailed description about what an electrocardiogram is has been discussed here. In this section, we explain the ‘waves’ that are seen on the electrocardiogram in a little more detail. [toc] The normal ECG A normal electrocardiogram contains the
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