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.
• Atherosclerosis—The 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.
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/neck veins.
Risk factors for heart disease?
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Get your heart disease treatment with Dr. Sarita Rao, one of the 
Best Cardiologist in Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Sarita Rao treats Heart Disease at Apollo Hospitals, 
Indore. Visit our website https://drsaritaraocardiologist.com/ for appointment or call us now 
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