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Dr Ramji Mehrotra: - Tips for a Healthy Heart

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The heart is the most important muscle in the human body as it pumps blood and oxygen to all organs. Heart disease is a major cause of death in people across the world. Hence, everyone needs to be aware of heart disease, the common symptoms to watch out for, and the necessary precautions to avoid it. Common Types of Heart Disease Dr Ramji Mehrotra state that, the most common type of heart disease is coronary heart disease or coronary artery disease. In this, arteries become clogged with plaque. As arteries supply blood to the heart, the blood supply reduces, causing the heart to receive less oxygen and nutrients. This causes the risk of heart failure. Congenital heart defects are those that are present from birth. Some of the common congenital heart defects are abnormal heart valves, septal defects, or atresia. Arrhythmia pertains to an irregular heartbeat. In this, the heart beats erratically because the electric impulses coordinating the heartbeat don’t work properly. Arrh

Dr Ramji Mehrotra | Effects of COVID-19 on the Heart

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  The common understanding among laymen is that COVID-19 is just a lung disease. However, this view is not accurate. The SARS-CoV-2 virus affects the cardiovascular system also and people with high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes are prone to severe forms of COVID-19. Major risk factors Hypertension or high blood pressure is the greatest risk factor, specifically causing 2.5 times greater risk of mortality due to COVID-19 in people over 60. High blood glucose levels, high cholesterol, and obesity are the other risk factors. Short term effect of COVID-19 on the heart During the first few weeks after a person is infected, COVID-19 can affect the heart with problems such as inflammation of the heart muscle and inflammation of the membrane around the heart. According to medical research, one in four people hospitalized with COVID-19 suffer heart damage. SARS-COV-2 virus binds to the body's ACE2 receptors which help in regulating processes such as inflammation and blood