Heart and Cardio-vascular

रक्तचाप के सामान्य से अधिक होने की समस्या को उच्च रक्तचाप या हाइपरटेंशन कहते हैं। रक्तचाप वह बल है जिसके साथ हृदय द्वारा पंप किया गया रक्त धमनियों की दीवारों पर दबाव डालता है। रक्तचाप दिन भर बढ़ता और गिरता रहता है। जब रक्तचाप समय के साथ ऊंचा बना रहता है, तो इसे उच्च रक्तचाप कहा जाता है।  ब्लड प्रेशर को मापने के लिए जो रीडिंग लेते हैं उस में दो नंबर होते हैं। ऊपर वाली संख्या (सिस्टोलिक) उस बल को मापती है जिस से हृदय धड़कन द्वारा रक्त को धमनियों में पंप करता है। नीचे की संख्या (डायस्टोलिक)…

Tobacco increases risk of multiple heart diseases. But people who quit tobacco reduce their risk of dying from a heart disease significantly. Read more to understand the consequences of tobacco consumption and the benefits of quitting tobacco. Tobacco can affect the heart and the entire cardiovascular system including the blood vessels. According to the WHO and World Heart Federation, 1.9 million people die from tobacco-related heart diseases every year. Even occasional intake of tobacco and…

Symptoms of hypertension in women are different from men and often mistaken for menopausal symptoms. Dr. Shital Patel explains the connection between menopause and high blood pressure, and how menopausal women can prevent hypertension. Women approaching their middle-age may be living with undiagnosed hypertension (high blood pressure). Doctors warn that women may miss out on correct diagnosis because their symptoms are mistaken for menopause. Women may present with symptoms such as chest pain,…

An inspiring and heart rending account of a 58-year-old man's ongoing fitness journey, despite experiencing monumental setbacks such as a near fatal accident and the loss of his teenage son in successive years. GB Dutt, former research scientist shares learnings from his journey from being a couch potato to a fitness addict. During my adolescent years and in my 20s, I never bothered about my diet as I could eat whatever I wanted in large quantities and could still be lean or even underweight. I…

During #SaltAwarenessWeek, we put the spotlight on how much salt children need, the hidden sources of salt and why parents must be aware and pro-actively manage salt intake. Facts every parent must know. Did you know  - Children need less salt than adults  - Kidneys of children take time to develop  - Children have a normal BP of 120/80 only around the age of 15-16 Learn more about blood pressure readings in children and why salt in children must be regulated.  - WHO has…

A panel discussion with Dr Rajan Ravichandran and Dr Arun Gupta highlighted the need for better product labeling and regulatory changes around advertising and marketing of processed foods. For parents to be aware of the link of salt, sugar and ultra processed foods with diabetes, hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease in children. (Video below) Participants: Dr Rajan Ravichandran – Senior Nephrologist (RR) Dr Arun Gupta – Pediatrician (AG) Aparna Mittal, Founder , PatientsEngage (AM)  …

दिल्ली के 42 वर्षीय रोहन कपूर पिछले पंद्रह वर्षों  से ऑब्सट्रक्टिव स्लीप एपनिया विकार से जूझ रहे हैं, और बिना किसी बाधा के नींद लेने के लिए मशीन का उपयोग करते हैं। कृपया हमें अपनी स्थिति के बारे में कुछ बताएं मुझे 2004 से ऑब्सट्रक्टिव स्लीप एपनिया (ओएसए, अश्वसन) है, और मेरा निदान स्लीप टेस्ट के माध्यम से किया गया था। मैं नींद के लिए एक सीपीएपी (CPAP) मशीन का उपयोग करता हूं और इस उपकरण की वजह से मेरी स्थिति का सफलतापूर्वक प्रबंधन हो पा रहा है। Read in English: How I fixed my sleep…

Heart failure can be avoided by working on lifestyle changes and decreasing your risk factors if any: Regular exercise is a must. 5 days or 150 hours of cardiovascular exercises per week is the recommended goal to stay physically active. Maintain optimal body weight. If you are overweight or obese, lose the excess pounds. Eat healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits, lean meats, fish etc. Avoid processed, packaged and preserved foods. Stop smoking and use of other tobacco products to reduce…

Lifestyle modifications – It plays very important role in managing heart failure. Heart failure patients should reduce their salt intake and fluid intake. Quitting smoking and tobacco, maintaining a healthy weight and regular exercise is necessary under guidance of health care provider. Monitoring fluid intake: Patients may need to track their fluid intake and restrict it if necessary to prevent fluid overload. Cardiac rehabilitation – It combines exercise training, education and support to…

What is the treatment of heart failure Various medications are utilized to manage symptoms, improve heart function, and slow disease progression. Medications to regulate water loss - diuretics reduce the congestion and relieve the symptoms of breathlessness. They play a crucial role in managing fluid retention in heart failure. Furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide are commonly prescribed. Oxygen therapy or use of ventilation therapy (non-invasive ventilation or invasive ventilator support based…