cardiovascular health

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Sep 25 2023

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Sep 25 2023

The fault is in our salts, says WHO report on hypertension

Proper hypertension management in India could save 4.6 million lives by 2040

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Sep 16 2023

Article

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Sep 16 2023

Obesity and hypertension: A looming threat for heart attacks and strokes

The risk of heart attacks and strokes for middle-aged, overweight people with high blood pressure is 35 percent higher compared to those with a healthy body weight

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Sep 16 2023

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Sep 16 2023

Troponin test: When elevated protein levels confirm a heart attack

Troponin, a cardiac protein, is released into the bloodstream when the heart muscles get damaged due to a heart attack

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Sep 11 2023

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Sep 11 2023

Ultra-processed foods could be fueling diabetes surge in India: WHO

The recently published report by the World Health Organization throws light on the trend of ultra-processed food consumption in the country from 2011 to 2021

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Sep 08 2023

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Sep 08 2023

Want to know about fruits and nuts for a healthy heart? Let’s call them the Famous Five

Insufficient consumption of heart-healthy foods can affect cardiovascular health. Experts discuss beneficial dietary choices

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Aug 31 2023

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Aug 31 2023

The clot-bursters: All about the injection that can save your heart

A thrombolytic injection can offer the same benefits as primary angioplasty when the heart is under pressure due to clots

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Aug 16 2023

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Aug 16 2023

Could premature babies develop heart problems later in life?

As premature birth disrupts the complete development of the heart in the womb, babies could develop cardiovascular issues later in life

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Jul 21 2023

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Jul 21 2023

Athlete’s heart: When high-intensity workouts thicken your heart muscles

While thickening of heart muscles is generally considered benign, it can lead to serious complications in people with undiagnosed heart conditions

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Jun 03 2023

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Jun 03 2023

Ten factors affecting your heart during high-intensity workouts

People who do high-intensity workouts must remember not to overstrain their heart, especially those diagnosed with heart defects

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May 25 2023

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May 25 2023

Five essential heart tests, precautions to take before hitting the gym

Middle-aged people should go for heart-screening tests before adopting an intense workout routine, say experts

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May 23 2023

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May 23 2023

Watch out: How to avoid getting misled by food labels

Recognising unhealthy ingredients on food labels is vital, as it can help people make wise food choices

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May 17 2023

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May 17 2023

Beta blockers: Good or bad for the heart?

Beta blockers are usually prescribed to people with a history of heart attack and heart failure with heart pumping capacity less than 40 per cent

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May 09 2023

Article

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May 09 2023

Widowmaker heart attack: Women are at risk too!

Widowmaker heart attack occurs due to blockage in the biggest coronary artery that supplies blood to your heart. The symptoms must not be ignored in either men or women

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May 15 2023

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May 15 2023

Bless your heart: Five symptoms of heart conditions in babies, toddlers

Children often show symptoms of heart complications which elders might fail to notice. Experts suggest some signs which can be an indicator of heart conditions

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Apr 25 2023

Video

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Apr 25 2023

Living with Marfan syndrome

Marfan syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder that mainly affects the heart, eyes and skeletal system. Its prevalence ranges from one in 5,000 to one in 10,000. It is a hereditary disease, which affects the fibres that support the bones, muscles, organs and other tissues in our body. Dr Douglas Richter, a cardiologist at Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey tells us what it is like to live with Marfan syndrome.