Everything You Need to Know About Heart Disease

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Interventional Cardiologist Apollo Hospitals,
Indore
Dr. Sarita Rao is a Sr. Interventional
Cardiologist at Apollo Hospitals, Indore. She is
the first female Interventional Cardiologist in
Central India. She is Fellow of American College
of Cardiology(FACC) and Fellow of European
Society of Cardiology(FESC)
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Everything You Need to Know About Heart Disease
Several cardiac disorders can be included under
the umbrella term "heart disease." Coronary
artery disease (CAD), which hinders blood supply
to the heart, is the most common heart disease in
the United States. A heart attack may result from
the inadequate blood supply.
How many distinct forms of heart disease are
there?
When we talk about a wide spectrum of
cardiovascular issues, we talk about heart
disease. Heart disease is an umbrella term for a
variety of illnesses. A variety of heart
conditions include- 

• Arrhythmia To put it simply, arrhythmia is an
  irregular cardiac beat.
• AtherosclerosisThe condition known as
  atherosclerosis causes arterial stiffening.
• Cardiomyopathy- Because of this disorder,
  cardiac muscle thickens or weakens.
• Birth problems involving the heart  Birth
  abnormalities affecting the heart's congenital
  disabilities of nature are medically known as
  congenital heart defects.
• The disease of the coronary arteries
  (CAD) Plaque formation within coronary arteries
  is the root cause of coronary artery disease.
  It's also known as "ischemic heart disease" in
  some circles.
• Infections of the heart  Bacteria, viruses, or
  parasites can bring on heart diseases.

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Moreover, Heart disorders that damage the blood
arteries are sometimes referred to collectively
as cardiovascular disease.
To what extent does heart illness manifest itself?
Heart illness is sometimes "silent," meaning that
it is not detected until the patient develops
symptoms such as a heart attack.
Symptoms of such occurrences may include
Heart Attack Pain or discomfort in the chest,
upper back, or neck gastrointestinal distress
experience of nausea or vomiting excessive
weariness discomfort in the upper body
dizziness and shortness of breath.
Arrhythmia Anxious fluttering in the chest
(palpitations).
Insufficiency of the heart muscle Symptoms
include difficulty breathing, weakness, and
bloating/swelling in the feet/ankles/legs/belly/ne
ck veins.
Risk factors for heart disease?
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Heart disease risk factors include high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. There is
a roughly 50 chance that you have one of these
three risk factors. Heart disease risk factors
include not only diabetes but also several other
illnesses and behaviours.

• Extra weight and obesity
• A poor diet can lead to serious health problems.
• Insufficient exercise
• Abuse of alcohol to a harmful degree

Treatments
Changing one's lifestyle, using medications, or
even having heart surgery are all frequent
treatments for cardiovascular disease however,
the specifics depend on the patient's condition.
Surgery to bypass the coronary arteries
This unblocks the artery and permits blood to
flow to the heart's affected area. The most
common operation is a CABG or coronary artery
bypass graft. A surgeon can bypass the blockage
by transplanting a healthy blood artery from
another body section.
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A coronary angiogram -
This medical treatment is used to open up blocked
or narrowed coronary arteries. It is frequently
performed with the implantation of a stent, a
tube made of wire mesh that opens blood vessels.
To fix or replace a faulty valve
When a valve stops working properly, a surgeon
can replace or repair it.
Repair surgery 
Heart aneurysms, aneurysms, and other congenital
heart abnormalities are all treatable by surgery.
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Implantable medical devices Devices such as
pacemakers and balloon catheters can assist in
controlling heart rate and maintaining blood
circulation. Injection of a Laser Angina can be
treated using transmyocardial laser
revascularisation. Surgical procedures involving
mazes A surgeon can reroute electrical impulses
by cutting new holes in tissue. It's a useful
tool for treating atrial fibrillation. Prevention
Modifying one's way of life can help lessen
one's likelihood of developing heart problems.
Some of these are Maintaining nutritional
equilibrium
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Choose a high-fibre diet high in whole grains and
fresh fruits and vegetables to reduce your risk
of heart disease. Moreover, avoiding processed
foods and those high in fat, salt, and sugar may
assist.
Regular exercise routine This can improve
cardiovascular health, lower cholesterol, and
keep blood pressure steady. The average
individual could benefit from exercising 150
minutes each week. Controlling your weight so
that you stay at a healthy BMI One's BMI should
be between 20 and 25 for optimal health. One's
body mass index can be determined. Reducing or
eliminating tobacco use Tobacco use is a
leading cause of heart disease and other
cardiovascular complications. The recommended
daily alcohol consumption for women is one
standard drink, whereas, for men, it is two.
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Problems with the foundation must be addressed.
Seek help if you suffer from excessive blood
pressure, obesity, or diabetes all three can
negatively impact your heart health. Taking
these measures can improve health in general and
lessen the likelihood of developing heart disease
and its complications.
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Rao, one of the Best Cardiologist in Madhya
Pradesh. Dr. Sarita Rao treats Heart Disease at
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