Statistics on heart diseases and its rate of incidence have always been alarming, yet every year the number of cases and the deaths associated with the disease increases. While several initiatives have been undertaken to narrow down the factors that increase the risk to cardiovascular health, a lot of gaps still need to be filled….
About 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through lifestyle and risk factor modifications at community levels, says Dr Rajesh Vijayvergiya from PGIMER, Chandigarh, on World Heart Day, which falls on September 29. While giving insights about the burden of various cardiovascular diseases, Dr Vijayvergiya, a professor in PGIMER’s department of cardiology,…
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the primary cause of mortality worldwide, resulting in a substantial number of fatalities and disabilities. The alarming statistics from 2021 reveal that CVDs claimed 20.5 million lives, accounting for approximately one-third of all global deaths. Young Indians are increasingly vulnerable to heart disease due to alarming environmental and lifestyle factors. Rising…
This year’s World Heart Day theme “Use heart for action” is a call to action at every level from individuals to families and communities to think proactively and modify day-to-day lifestyle choices to curb the burgeoning global heart disease epidemic. As a preventive cardiologist working with cardiac patients and at-risk individuals in India for the…
Today you can wear a smartwatch that measures your blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen saturation levels, and earbuds that relay the information directly to you. We have come a long way in monitoring heart health. In the late 19th century, things were much more invasive; scientists examining a patient’s cardiac activity punctured heart muscles…
Health minister speaks about various aspects of health that can help reduce heart disease burden; urges people to stay active, cut down on unhealthy food During the World Heart Day prog on Saturday, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao emphasized that the increasing prevalence of heart-related diseases is primarily due to changes in lifestyle and unhealthy…
KUALA LUMPUR – Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, and the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that by 2030, around 23.6 million people will be affected by chronic heart disease worldwide. In Malaysia, the Ministry of Health (MOH) reported a rise in heart-related diseases, with cases increasing from 11.6 per cent…
Heart disease is a major concern for many, and even those leading healthy lives often wonder if they are truly safe from a heart attack. A friend recently asked me what early signs of heart disease he should look out for, despite living a seemingly healthy lifestyle. This question is common and important, but do…