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How to Manage Stress to Reduce Heart attack and Stroke

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  Stress has become a part of modern life, affecting both mental and physical well-being. Chronic stress is linked to several health problems, including heart disease and stroke. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, while stroke is a major cause of disability and death. It is crucial to understand the impact of stress on heart health and to develop strategies for managing stress to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Leading cardiovascular surgeon Dr Ramji Mehrotra is of the option that stress can cause physical changes in the body, such as increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and changes in blood lipid levels. These changes can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. In addition, stress can also lead to unhealthy behaviours such as overeating, smoking, and lack of physical activity, which can further increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. To manage stress and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, it is important to adopt

How High Blood Pressure is Risky for Your Heart

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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to significant health problems if left untreated. One of the most dangerous effects of high blood pressure is the increased risk it poses to the heart. When blood pressure is too high, it puts extra strain on the arteries and the heart, which can lead to a number of serious problems. Over time, high blood pressure can cause the arteries to harden and narrow, leading to a condition known as arteriosclerosis. This can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, as well as other cardiovascular problems such as heart failure and aneurysms. In addition to the direct effects on the heart, high blood pressure can also contribute to the development of other conditions that can harm the heart. For example, high blood pressure is a risk factor for diabetes, which can lead to heart disease and other complications. High blood pressure can also lead to kidney damage, which can in turn lead to heart problems

Dr Ramji Mehrotra - Best Cardiac Surgeon in Delhi, NCR

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  Dr. Ramji Mehrotra is a leading and one of the best Cardiothoracic Surgeon in India . He has an extensive experience of more than 26 years in the field of cardiology. He practises at the BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi, which is part of the largest healthcare network in India offering a wide range of services. Dr Ramji Mehrotra areas of expertise include Beating Heart Surgery and Total Arterial CABG, Minimal Access Mitral and Aortic Valve repair and replacement, in addition to several successful procedures pertaining to valvular diseases, paediatric cardiac surgeries, septal defects, etc. He has special expertise in Arterial switches, double switches, Senning, Mustard, Norwood BDG, Fontan, PDA, Coarctation of aorta ASD, VSD, AV canals Rastelli, RV-PA conduits, Pulmonary atresia, TOF, Pediatric heart transplants, minimally invasive incision surgeries, pacemakers and redo complex congenital heart surgeries, etc. Dr Ramji Mehrotra has been associated with several pre

Dr Ramji Mehrotra - Being Diagnosed with Heart Failure isn't an end of life.

Dr Ramji Mehrotra "Our body is a great miracle, and our heart is designed to pump tirelessly from the moment, even before we are born till the person dies. Our heart is a muscular pump that has to contract continuously. It receives and expels blood. Many reasons may weaken it, leading to heart failure, and often it is not easily reversible but can be controlled or managed. When a person has a heart attack, a part of the muscle dies if the arteries close for a long time. Therefore, it is necessary that the emergent opening of the vessels during the attack preserves the heart muscle the best and prevents heart failure and subsequently the whole outcome of the patient. It is the golden hour after the cardiac attack that will determine the entire prognosis of the patient, whether he lives a crippled life or an active life. If not managed on time, it will gradually weaken the heart and progress to heart failure". Dr Ramji Malhotra elaborated further. It is necessary to know

Dr Ramji Mehrotra | Principal Director and Chief -CTVS Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery

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               Dr Ramji Mehrotra (Principal director and chief -CTVS Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) explains that, being identified with coronary heart failure isn't always the end of life, it is able to be managed The heart is muscle and muscle is life. In a heart attack, some of the muscle dies when the arteries close for a long time. It is therefore important to immediately open the blood vessels during an attack to keep the heart muscle as good as possible and to prevent heart failure. Failure and then overall patient outcome. It is the golden hour after a heart attack that determines a patient's overall prognosis, whether they lead a paralyzed or active life. If not managed on time, This will gradually weaken the heart and develop into heart failure, “. Dr Ramji Malhotra further explained: It is important to know how well the muscles are working to understand whether heart failure is reversible and whether a person can go about their daily lives. After a heart attack,