Years of high blood sugar damage the lining of your blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart, which is why adults with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke as people without it. The good news is that
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A generation ago, a heart attack before 60 was the exception. Today, cardiologists across Delhi routinely treat patients in their late 20s and 30s for the same condition, often enough that it no longer registers as unusual. This shift deserves a clear explanation rather than alarm;
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The heart relies on four valves working in precise coordination, opening and closing with every single beat to keep blood moving in one direction through its chambers. When even one of these valves fails to function correctly, the consequences build quietly, often for years, before becoming
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“But I would have felt something.” That’s usually the first reaction people have when a cardiologist explains that the scar tissue on their ECG is from a heart attack they never knew they had. It’s an understandable reaction, and also a dangerous assumption. Roughly 1 in
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Nearly 20% of adults experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and heartburn is its most common symptom. Although heartburn is usually related to acid reflux, its burning chest discomfort can sometimes resemble symptoms of a heart attack, making timely medical evaluation essential. Heartburn is a burning sensation
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Over 50% coronary artery narrowing is clinically significant and often requires evaluation (NHLBI). Heart blockage occurs when fatty deposits build inside coronary arteries. These arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. Reduced flow increases risk of chest pain and heart attack. In Delhi, coronary artery disease
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1.28 billion adults globally live with hypertension, a condition defined by persistently elevated blood pressure levels above normal clinical thresholds. Hypertension contributes significantly to cardiovascular disease burden worldwide, with rising prevalence linked to lifestyle, stress, and dietary factors. Blood pressure refers to the force exerted by
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More than 600,000 pacemakers are implanted worldwide each year to treat abnormal heart rhythms and slow heartbeats (Medtronic). A pacemaker is a small medical device placed under the skin that helps regulate the heart’s electrical activity and maintain a stable heartbeat. The heart normally controls its
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Cardiovascular diseases cause 20.5 million deaths globally each year, making them the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Heart Organization. Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is suddenly blocked. The
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Every year, nearly 1 in 50 adults is estimated to have an aneurysm without any warning signs at all. What makes it dangerous is its silence. An aneurysm grow slowly over years, remain undetected, and then rupture suddenly, leading to life-threatening internal bleeding with mortality rates
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