Keeping the heart healthy and preventing cardiovascular diseases require screening and managing the risk factors that can damage the heart and blood vessels. A cardiologist may advise various screening tests to assess cardiovascular health and understand the risk factors. The cardiovascular system of the body includes the heart and blood vessels. During a heart health …
If you have heart disease, your primary focus would be on how to prevent it from worsening and improve your overall health. The health of your heart largely depends on the food you consume. You may still be following the medication and exercise regime recommended by your doctor still, this may not be sufficient if …
Around the world, 3.6% of the entire population lives with an anxiety disorder, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) most recent estimates. Every chest pain is not synonymous with a heart attack; some are associated with anxiety issues. And in that case, you might experience mental and emotional symptoms alongside physical symptoms. Such symptoms …
Coronary bypass surgery helps to redirect blood around a blocked or partially blocked artery in your heart. The procedure involves taking a healthy blood vessel from your leg, arm, or chest and connecting it below and above the blocked arteries in your heart. Why is Heart Bypass Surgery Done? CABG surgery might be necessary to …
Pacemakers help your heart maintain a consistent rhythm. Inserting a pacemaker involves creating a “pocket” where the pacemaker is placed by creating an incision in the skin. Pacemakers usually last 5 to 7 years or even longer depending on the type of device and its usage. In most cases, you can live a normal life. …
