How helpful are workouts and walks for healthy heart.
thank you for your query. Workouts and walks are very important exercise for heart. Brisk walking for 40 mints a day for 5 days in a week is considered one of the best exercise for heart. This increases the heart rate and causes blood vessels to expand which increases the blood supply to heart. There are lot of other benefits of brisk walking. I would suggest you to keep walking and doing workouts and keep your heart healthy.
I hv done angioplasty last year .Otherwise everything has come to normal but I m feeling weak and my hair is falling a lot..plz could tell me why . Tx
thank you for your query. Feeling week and loosing hairs has lot of reasons like constant stress, poor diet, loss of sleep, low iron (anaemia) , genetic (hair loss) and your medication list etc. we need to evaluate each of these to know the exact cause. Rarely the statin medications can cause the symptoms. Please consult your doctor or take appointment at Sir H.N.Reliance foundation hospital to know the exact cause of your problem.
I would like to ask if artichokes are good for the heart ? Thanks
Yes they are. They are rich in fiber and antioxidants.
I would like to ask if continuous heartburn or gases can cause heart attack?
They will not ‘cause’ heart attack, but in fact, they may be symptoms suggesting that something is wrong with the heart. Often, the discomfort of angina, feels very similar to heartburn or gases, and should be checked out before labelling it as a digestive problem.
Does the pulse you feel within your pressure points (wrist, back of knee, under ear/neck) happen simultaneously with your heart beat, or is it a delayed reaction from the previous heart beat?
Yes, it does happen simultaneously
Is there anything to do to prevent heart disease?
Several things. Take care of risk factors, like diabetes, blood pressure, smoking, cholesterol through lifestyle measures and medication when needed. Exercise regularly, eat healthy, and keep your stress under control.
What’s ideal heart rate?
There is no ‘ideal heart rate’, but a normal rate is anywhere between 60 to 100, and lower the better within that range.
I am 40. Have a sedentary lifestyle though am healthy. What precautions should I take in my diet?
Firstly, you should make an effort to get active. In terms of diet, avoid excess of trans fat and saturated fat in your diet. The diet should be rich in fruits and vegetables, and portion size should be controlled to keep your weight in check.
My heart is weak, 15 days ago my doctor did 2D echo, the result was my heart pumping 25 percent only what can I do?
Thank you for your enquiry for your heart condition. The normal Heart Pumping is about 50-55%. Heart Pumping of 25% on 2 D Echo needs to be evaluated further.
Although there may be Interpreter (user) difference of 5-10% when two different doctors conduct echocardiography.
To offer you the best possible treatment options for your heart problem, we need to do few more tests to know the exact cause of your reduced heart pumping.
I will suggest you to come with all the previous reports for opinion at our hospital.
In case of blockage, bypass surgery is better or angioplasty? which is long lasting?
It depends on the type, number and severity of blockage, also depends on the clinical condition and the risk factors like diabetes. Angioplasty and Bypass surgery, both are good if done with right indications. For some patient angioplasty is better than bypass surgery and vice-versa. Consult the cardiologist for individualized advice.
Please share about Autoimmune Diseases with regards to Cardiac Care / Hypertension.
The patients with autoimmune diseases are more prone to cardiac diseases and tend to develop heart disease at younger age. Certain autoimmune diseases can affect the blood vessel to the heart, muscles of the heart, valves of the heart. The autoimmune disease can affect the kidneys, or the blood vessel of the kidneys and can lead to hypertension.
Why heart specialists, who advises patients to keep their tummies thin, are themselves obese... and some of them had death at earliar age..why most of them are bad roadmodel.. except dr Ashish?
We have number of cardiologists in our department with flat tummies, but yes Doctors should strive to be the role models.
Is a second open heart surgery needed after few years of the first one?
Not always necessary. If the graft do get blocked, the option can be angioplasty or second open heart surgery depending on the type and number of blockages.
My husband has gone for angioplasty 3 months back..3 stents...pls let me know how to keep his heart healthy and also his hdl has come low..to increase good cholesterol what to do?
- Follow healthy lifestyle
- Continue the medications as prescribed by Doctor
- Follow a strict cardiac diet (consult a dietician)
- Regular exercise will help to alleviate the HDL (good cholesterol)
What is heart problem?
Disease which affects the functioning of the heart, which might be due to decreased blood supply to the heart muscles damage to the heart muscles or the valves. Heart problems include angina, heart attack, heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms - as well as many other conditions including congenital heart disease and inherited heart conditions
How does heart problem occur?
Risk factors are modifiable and non-modifiable
- Non modifiable: Male sex, increasing age, family history of heart disease.
- Modifiable risk factors: Smoking, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, higher BMI
What treatments do I need? What are the side effects?
- Depending on the type of problem and severity of the problem the treatment would differ.
- It could be life style changes, medication or procedures like angioplasties, heart surgeries, pacemakers, etc.
What should I do if my symptoms get worse quickly?
Take rest. Stop doing what you are doing. Ask for help. Consult the nearest cardiac centre/ cardiologist ASAP.
What can I do to prevent this from getting worse or having a heart problem again?
- Life style changes
- Regular medications
- Regular follow up with a cardiologist
How will this affect my activities, such as having sex, working, or caring for my children or grandchildren?
If the treatment restores your heart function to normal or near normal, you can carry on these activities unless you don’t develop any symptoms during these activities. If there is a damage to the heart function, the level of activities will depend on the severity of the damage. You need to consult your cardiologist for the same.
Does smoking increase your risk of heart disease?
Smoking is one of the worst risk factor for the heart disease. In-fact people who continue to smoke after the treatment, are at even more risk for further severe damage of the heart function.
Is hypothyroidism a risk factor?
Hypothyroidism can affect the muscles of the heart.
Are birth control pills a contributor to heart disease?
Is heart disease hereditary?
Some diseases, not all, are hereditary.
Is heart disease an irreversible condition?
If the damage to the heart muscles is permanent, then it is irreversible. But if the treatment is taken before the permanent damage, the function of the heart can be restored.
What changes in diet do you recommend?
Low fat, low salt diet, plenty of fruits (if there is no diabetes) and vegetables (5 portions a day).
Do most overweight people develop heart disease?
Not most, but more likely as they are prone to have other problems like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, which contribute to the heart problems.
Can stress cause heart disease?
Prolonged stress can cause heart disease.
What are the warning signs of heart disease?
Chest pain/heaviness/tightness/discomfort/pressure on exertion, breathless on exertion, profuse sweating, unusual tiredness etc.
