Younger people of both sexes are also affected with heart disease quite in contrast to the traditional concept.
We are already aware that Cad is four times more common in diabetes compared to non-diabetes and India is already declared to be the diabetic hub of the world. This is also known that CAD in Indians is much more common compared to Europeans or Chinese population.
Problems can be diagnosed and majority is managed by advanced medical management. However, to get to the root of the problem and the diagnose the exact subset of the disease, Echocardiography and Coronary Angiography, besides ECG play the stellar role and in acute ischemic situations (known as Acute Coronary Syndrome) the aforesaid diagnostic procedures assumes a paramount importance for emergency troubleshooting.
The Section of Clinical Cardiology is often times the area where patients first have access to specialized inpatient and outpatient heart care and long-term management of their conditions.Dr Debasis Mitra offer the latest innovations in cardiac care and clinical therapies to patients of all ages.
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An echocardiogram (echo) is a graphic outline of the heart’s movement. During an echo test, ultrasound (high-frequency sound waves) from a hand-held wand placed on your chest provides pictures of the heart’s valves and chambers and helps the sonographer evaluate the pumping action of the heart.
Echocardiography was also the first ultrasound subspecialty to use intravenous contrast.
One of the most common invasive heart imaging procedures, called coronary angiogram or cardiac catheterization (cath), is the standard method for diagnosing coronary artery disease.
During a cardiac cath, a long, slender tube— called a catheter—is inserted through a blood vessel in the leg or arm and guided into the heart with the aid of a special x-ray machine.
During a heart attack, symptoms typically last 30 minutes or longer and are not relieved by rest or oral medications. Initial symptoms may start as a mild discomfort that progresses to significant pain.
Some people have a heart attack without having any symptoms, which is known as a “silent” myocardial infarction (MI). It occurs more often in people with diabetes.
Not all heart problems come with clear warning signs. There is not always an alarming chest clutch followed by a fall to the floor like you see in movies. Some heart symptoms don’t even happen in your chest, and it’s not always easy to tell what’s going on.
You might not be diagnosed with cardiovascular disease until you have a heart attack, angina, stroke or heart failure. It’s important to watch for cardiovascular symptoms and discuss concerns with your doctor.
A good lifestyle is the best way to prevent heart failure. Eating a healthy diet and regular exercise helps you stay in the right weight category and reduces the pressure on the heart muscles. If you have existing conditions such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure or Obesity, it is best to keep them under control and thereby prevent heart failure.
