A new study has discovered that merely climbing a minimum of 50 steps each day can significantly decrease the risk of heart disease. The research, conducted by Tulane University, highlights how ascending more than five flights of stairs daily can reduce the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease by an astonishing 20%. Cardiovascular diseases such as […]
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Heart failure at 17: A journey of hope and resilience
Dr. Parmita S. Desai, senior field clinical manager, of Abbott’s heart failure business in India, walks us through a 17-year-old’s journey after heart failure. Manish (name changed) is now 18. But there was a time, not very long ago, that he wasn’t sure about the journey ahead. As someone who had an active life with […]
World Heart Day: The rise of minimally invasive procedures
World Heart Day on September 29th raises awareness about cardiovascular diseases and promotes heart-healthy lifestyles. Dr. Rajneesh Kapoor, Chairman of Intervention Cardiology at Medanta, Gurugram, discusses the benefits of minimally invasive procedures for heart blockages, including laser therapy. He also highlights India’s contributions and challenges in adopting these techniques. How have minimally invasive procedures, such as […]
Unhealthy lifestyles fuelling heart disease epidemic in India
World Heart Day, observed annually on September 29, serves as a crucial reminder to raise public awareness about the prevalence and impact of cardiovascular diseases. In a somber reality, India alone accounts for approximately one-fifth of the staggering global tally of 17.9 million deaths related to these conditions, with a particularly alarming effect on younger […]