Diabetes increases the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction) through a combination of complex mechanisms. The relationship between diabetes and heart disease is well-established, and several factors contribute to this increased risk: It’s important for individuals with diabetes to manage…
Absolutely, focusing on heart health is crucial for overall well-being and longevity. Maintaining a healthy heart can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, which is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Here are some key steps to…
There are several different types of tests and procedures that doctors can use to assess the health of your heart. The choice of which test to use depends on the specific information your doctor needs. Here are some of the…
Factor-9 Irregular Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables (or lack of good nutrition) Think about it The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that: Fast food has been associated with increased intake of calories, fat, and sodium. During 2015–2018, over…
Factor-5, Hypertension Think about it My friend (38 years) lost his job at a silicon-valley company during the depression in USA in 2010. He was highly stressed, he had zero financial back up and had a lot of loans on…
The most important reason of high blood pressure or high BP, which pretty much all of us have after a certain age is “retention of salt and water”. Kidneys usually maintain very good electrolyte balance and they get rid of…
Do you know what causes sudden death? There is only one thing which leads to such a situation, and that is the “heart attack”. There was a headline in Times of India Kolkata on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. “One in…
CT Angiogram What is the most important information you want from CT angiogram? We already have huge information from EKG and ultrasound which can be very comforting, but fact is none of these tests tells us the blood supply of…