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Know your heart health terms – part 3

December 17, 2012

Pacemaker: Cardiac pacemaker is a group of cells within the heart that together induce contractions and control the pace of the heart. When the cardiac pacemaker does not function properly an artificial pacemaker is placed …

Know your heart health terms – part 2

December 17, 2012

Ischemia: Ischemia is inadequate oxygen supply to the heart muscle. Ischemia is caused because of a shortage of blood and oxygen to the heart muscle due to narrowing or blockage of one or more of the coronary (heart) …

Know your heart health terms – part 1

December 17, 2012

Aneurysm: An aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a portion of an artery due to increased blood pressure and can occur throughout the body. It may be due to defects or weakness in some of the parts of the blood …

Ten tips for a healthier heart

April 26, 2013

A 2010 Lancet paper on the Burden of Disease in India found that Indians are the most vulnerable group to cardiovascular diseases in the world! A genetic mutation combined with unhealthy lifestyles is responsible for this …

Why hypertension is more dangerous than you think

December 13, 2012

Hypertension along with diabetes has become one of the most dreaded chronic illnesses in India. To understand the disease we first need to understand the basics of blood pressure. Our blood flows through our arteries with …

Why more and more women are suffering from heart disease

December 7, 2012

One of the downsides of development has been the increased instances of heart attacks among women. Earlier, cases of heart attacks were exclusive to post-menopausal women but now even younger women seem to suffer from them. One …

First aid for heart attack victims

November 9, 2012

A heart attack is the death of, or damage to, part of the heart muscle due to severe reduction or stoppage of blood supply to the heart muscle. Heart attacks are becoming more commonplace these days with even people in their 20s …

How you can help during a medical emergency

October 5, 2012

A medical emergency can strike at any time, but being prepared can be the difference between life and death for you or a loved one. Watch this video to know how to be prepared for a medical emergency

Ask a Cardiologist: Prevention of hypertension (Expert opinion)

October 5, 2012

Hypertension is the term used for high blood pressure. Usually ignored, hypertension can be a silent killer. Ignoring the symptoms of hypertension can be quite dangerous. Watch this video to find out what our expert …

Ask a cardiologist: All you need to know about Lipid profile

October 9, 2012

Your doctor has just told you that your lipid profile numbers don't look so good. You want to make a change but don't know what to do about it? Watch this video, where our expert Dr. Surase, a leading cardiologist tells …

Ask a cardiologist: Exercises for heart health

October 3, 2012

Everybody knows that exercise is important for healthy living. But since everybody is made differently, different forms of exercise help different body types. Ever wonder what kind of a workout helps your heart? Watch this …

Heart disease now kills twice as many women as all cancers!

October 1, 2012

Statistics prove that women, especially those who have attained menopause, are prone to heart ailments, and also less likely than men to recover. "It's a myth that only men are at risk of cardiac ailments. While pre-menopausal …

Why women are likelier to die of heart attacks

November 19, 2012

A recent study suggests that young women have higher death rates than men due to heart attacks because of the fact that they don’t undergo chest pains usually associated with disease. According to data analysed form the …

Guinness World Record by Fortis: 14,161 cholesterol tests in a day!

September 30, 2012

By conducting over 14,000 cholesterol tests in a day across its facilities in Delhi and the National Capital Region on the occasion of World Heart Day, Fortis hospitals created a new Guinness World Record on Saturday The …

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