Dr Varun Bansal Don’t Miss a Beat is the theme of this year’s World Heart Day. Celebrated on 29 September every year, it urges people to commit to daily movement to help prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD), the world’s leading cause of death. While CVD claims 20.5 million lives annually, accounting for over 33% of global deaths, up […]
India’s Heart at Risk – Why Heart Attacks are Striking Younger Generations?
Dr. Shyam Sunder K R, Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Aster RV Hospital Heart attacks which primarily affected the older age group is no longer considered as such, the drastic increase of heart attack cases among the young adults in the past 4- 5 years has become a concerning issue. According to the Data that […]
10 Food Items That Can Boost Heart Health
Dr. Chirag D, Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the world. A healthy diet is one of the most efficient means of preventing cardiovascular problems while prolonging life. The addition of nutrient-rich food items to the daily diet can significantly enhance heart […]
Why Quitting Tobacco – Consumption & Chewing is Good for Your Heart?
Dr. Ameet G. Sattur, Consultant Interventional Cardiology, HCG Suchirayu Hospitals, Hubli In a world where health takes centre stage, the effects of tobacco consumption on the heart cannot be ignored. While the dangers of tobacco use are widely known, the specific effects on the heart might not be as well understood. Tobacco contains toxic compounds that […]