Dr Ramji Mehrotra | Best Cardiovascular Surgeon & Heart Specialist Doctor in India

Cardiogenic shock is a serious medical condition in which the heart cannot supply enough oxygen-rich blood to meet the requirements of the body. It is mostly caused by a severe heart attack or myocardial infarction, though everyone having a heart attack may not experience cardiogenic shock. According to Dr Ramji Mehrotra , India’s leading heart surgeon , cardiogenic shock is an emergency situation and requires immediate treatment in a hospital. Symptoms of cardiogenic shock include chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, discomfort in breathing, pain in the upper body or abdomen, very low blood pressure, weak pulse, etc. Cardiogenic shock is often caused by a severe heart attack that can damage the left ventricle, which is the main pumping chamber and limit the supply of oxygen-rich blood. In a few cases, the right ventricle, which pumps blood to the lungs, may be damaged due to the cardiogenic shock. Some of the other conditions that can weaken the heart leading to cardioge...

  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, paediatr...

Health of the heart is extremely important to the overall health of every individual. Heart problems can arise from multiple factors like poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, drinking, etc. In addition to all these causes, sleep deprivation can also cause a lot of harm to heart health. Sleep is critical to good health. It enables the human body to recharge and repair itself. Getting sufficient and good quality sleep is essential for a person to be in good condition during the day. A normal person requires 6-8 hours of undisturbed sleep every night. Effect of Lack of Sleep Sleep deprivation has negative effects on heart health. Lack of sleep increases the risk of conditions impacting the heart such as obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. These can lead to heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Ø   Obesity: Not getting proper sleep may affect the part of the brain controlling hunger and can lead to abnormal weight gain. Ø   Diabetes: Getting sufficient sleep ...

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 ...

  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...