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Dr. Ramji Mehrotra | Heart-Healthy Habits

Heart-healthy habits encompass a range of practices that promote cardiovascular wellness. Here's a comprehensive list of such habits: 1. Regular Exercise: Engage in physical activity for at least 30 minutes most days of the week. Activities like walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, and dancing are great for cardiovascular health. 2. Healthy Diet: Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins (such as fish, poultry, beans, and legumes), and healthy fats (like those found in nuts, seeds, and avocados). Limit intake of saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium, and added sugars. 3. Maintain a Healthy Weight: Strive to achieve and maintain a healthy weight through a combination of balanced diet and regular exercise. Excess weight, especially around the midsection, can strain the heart. 4. Quit Smoking: If you smoke, quit. Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease and can damage blood vessels, leading to cardiovascular issues. 5.

Dr Ramji Mehrotra – India’s Best Heart Specialist

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  Dr. Ramji Mehrotra is the best heart specialist in India with an extensive experience of more than 26 years. He is currently the Principal Director & Chief in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, which is part of the largest healthcare network in India offering a wide range of services. DrRamji Mehrotra did his MBBS and MS from Institute of Medical Sciences - BHU and MCh from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). He has also been associated with other leading institutions in India and USA such as Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston; Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston; Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi; and Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. Dr. Mehrotra’s areas of expertise include Beating Heart Surgery and Total Arterial CABG, Minimal Access Mitral and Aortic Valve repair and replacement, etc. In addition he has performed several successful procedures pertaining to valvular diseases, paediatric c

Dr Ramji Mehrotra - Reasons for Heart Attack

According to Dr Ramji Mehrotra, there are several reasons that can cause heart attack. These include: Ø   Hypertension: Hypertension or high blood pressure is a major risk factor that can lead to cardiovascular disease and heart attack. Hypertension is affecting all sections of the population of different age groups and must be managed carefully. Ø   Diabetes: Diabetes is another risk factor for early heart attack. Patients with diabetes are 2 to 4 times more likely to be affected by heart disease than those who do not have diabetes. High blood sugar can damage blood fats and increase the accumulation of fat in the arteries, causing atherosclerosis. Ø   Obesity: Obesity may also increase the risk of heart attack. Being overweight not only puts a lot of pressure on the heart, but can lead to other health complications such as diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol that can affect heart health. Ø   Stress and anxiety: The level of stress among today's youth is growin

Dr Ramji Mehrotra | Cardiac Surgeon Delhi, India

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Dr Ramji Mehrotra one of the leading name in CTVS - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery. He is famous cardiac surgeon all over Delhi & India for his commendable work in the medical field.  Dr Ramji Mehrotra having a vast experience of more than 26 years & Presently working as a Principal Director & Chief in Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi.   Dr Ramji Mehrotra was one of the first doctor who perform an Arterial Switch Operation & Total Arterial CABG in the youngest 10 years old in India. Dr Ramji Mehrotra Clinical Expertise: Total Arterial CABG & Beating Heart CABG Complex Bypass including Endarterectomies Value repairs & Replacement , Sutureless Valve Surgery for Aneurysm including Bengal operations Congenital Heart Surgeries

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

dr ramji mehrotra - SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant

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 What is the Delta variant of Covid-19? The highly transmissible COVID-19 delta variant, also known as B1617.2, originated in India in December 2020. According to experts, the Delta strain caused the second wave of COVID-19 in the country which infected millions and led to thousands of deaths.  The World Health Organization has named it as the fourth global ‘variant of concern’, along with the those identified in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Brazil. A variant of concern is a virus with changed characteristics such as increased transmissibility and is detrimental to identified safety measures and diagnostics.  Fast Spreading Variant The delta variant is spreading fast and has reached over 85 countries within 6 months after discovery. Studies in the UK have found that the delta variant is around 60% more transmissible and more virulent than the alpha variant which was the first variant to be discovered.  According to researchers, delta variant is more transmissible than other va