Page 3 - Heart Health

Your seemingly healthy habits may be damaging your heart: Here's how

Young, fit, and health-conscious? These everyday choices might still be quietly raising your heart disease risk

From fear to heart failure: Stalked women face 40% higher heart health risk

A 20-year Harvard-led study finds experiencing stalking and obtaining restraining orders linked to sharply higher heart disease and stroke risk in women

Silent heart attacks: No chest pain, no warning and hidden danger

You could be having a heart attack and feel fine-experts explain how to spot the signs of a silent heart attack before it quietly causes lasting damage

What is a double heart attack and why the second one is often more fatal

Doctors explain why some heart attack patients suffer a second strike soon after the first, who is most at risk, and what early action can help prevent it

Secondhand smoke: Why there's no safe distance from its toxic effects

Experts warn that even short exposure to secondhand smoke can damage the heart, lungs and blood vessels, with children and pregnant women at higher risk

What causes heart palpitations after eating? Here's what you need to know

If your heart feels irregular after eating, it may be more than just a full stomach. Here's what could be causing it and why you shouldn't ignore it

Wake-up call from Mysuru: What panic in hospitals says about young hearts

Amid reports of 23 cardiac deaths in 40 days, doctors warn stress, lifestyle risks are putting young Indian hearts in danger-panic isn't the answer, prevention is key

Love dal-chawal? It could be key to a healthier heart, says cardiologist

A UP-based cardiologist shares five simple, sustainable changes in your Indian diet that could reduce cholesterol, improve heart health and prevent disease

Why the first 60 minutes after a heart attack can make all the difference

The first hour after a heart attack can mean the difference between survival and lasting damage; doctors explain what to do in the Golden Hour

Heart attack vs cardiac arrest: What's the difference and why it matters

Though often confused, heart attack and cardiac arrest are distinct medical emergencies that require different responses-understanding both is lifesaving

10 foods a cardiologist avoids after 20 years treating heart disease

From coconut oil to wheat bread, these everyday foods may not be as heart-healthy as you think, says US-based cardiologist Dr Sanjay Bhojraj, who reveals his 'never-buy' list

Heart-smart eating: Diet tips to lower risk of sudden cardiac arrest

From leafy greens to healthy fats, cardiologists reveal how smart eating habits reduce cardiac arrest risk

AirPods Pro 3 could be Apple's next big health, fitness bet: What to expect

Recent research suggests, Apple could rely on acoustic-based sensors to offer heart rate monitoring feature on AirPods Pro 3

Heart disease killed over 1.6 million in Southeast Asia in 2021 alone

A 30-year study in The Lancet finds cardiovascular disease burden has become the region's top killer, with men, poorer nations, and younger age groups hit hardest by lifestyle and environmental risks

This 10-minute test can tell you what's your risk of heart disease

The Agatston score reveals early plaque buildup in arteries, helping doctors predict heart disease before symptoms appear and personalise treatment or prevention plans

Broken heart syndrome: Men face twice the death risk, say researchers

Broken Heart syndrome or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, triggered by emotional stress, shows higher death rates in men even though women are more often diagnosed with it

Is this a heart attack? These are the warning signs every man must know

Men often ignore chest pain, fatigue, or indigestion-learn the warning signs of a heart attack, key differences from stress or acidity, and what to do that could help save your life

Use of leadless pacemakers rising; need data on effects, implants: Experts

As the market for leadless pacemakers grows in India, doctors point out definite advantages of the technology for heart disease patients but also call for more data and analyses on its long-term effects. At the same time, researchers have written about the lack of a national registry tracking pacemaker implants, including conventional ones. A pacemaker helps a heart patient control an irregular heartbeat. In November, Abbott, the US-based healthcare and medical devices company, introduced the AVEIR VR single-chamber ventricular leadless pacemaker in India for treating patients having slow heart rhythms. The device has been approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, Abbott said in a statement. The AVEIR VR device is implanted directly into the heart's right lower chamber (ventricle) through a "minimally invasive, catheter-based procedure from the groin", thereby requiring no surgical cuts to the chest or wires, it said. Doctors consider a 'leadless' pacemaker an

'AI-powered system predicts patient deterioration up to 16 hrs in advance'

Healthtech firm Dozee's AI-powered system alerted patients' health deterioration about 16 hours in advance and continuous monitoring saved 10% of healthcare practitioners' time

Heart insurance claims double in 5 years; treatment costs surge 53%: Report

The cost of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has risen from Rs 2.1 to Rs 4.2 lakh in 2018-2019 to Rs 3 to Rs 6 lakh in 2023-2024