India currently has over 100 million confirmed or undiagnosed cases of diabetes, and this number is expected to double within the next 20 years. Diabetes is a chronic disease and is the leading cause of various health complications such as blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke, and lower limb amputation.
India currently has over 100 million confirmed or undiagnosed cases of diabetes, and this number is expected to double within the next 20 years. Diabetes is a chronic disease and is the leading cause of various health complications such as blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke, and lower limb amputation.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued recommendations urging people to avoid smoking or vaping any substances, including cannabis products, due to the potential risks posed to the heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
The rise in heart attacks among young individuals has become a concerning trend in recent years. This surge in cardiac events and associated problems is largely linked to our fast-paced way of life and shifts in behaviors. ETHealthworld interacted with medical experts to gather more insights on this matter.
The CPR training programme, led by experienced medical professionals, covers various aspects of CPR, including chest compressions, rescue breaths, and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). By engaging a diverse group of participants, the initiative strives to ensure that a wide range of people within the community are prepared to respond effectively in critical situations.
Heart attack claims close to 18 million lives in a year. In order to avoid the onset of the complications associated with heart attack it is important to know the quick remedies and also to identify the symptoms seen during a heart attack. In a recent tweet, a doctor has clearly explained how to use aspirin when someone is having a heart attack.
On Saturday morning, a 19-year-old male who was using the treadmill at a gym in the Khoda neighbourhood of Ghaziabad passed away after fatally collapsing. The two individuals who were in the gym at the time, according to information provided by the police, hurriedly transported him to a nearby hospital, where upon arrival, physicians pronounced him dead. Numerous instances of sudden deaths and gym accidents have occurred recently. Let's investigate the risk factors that caused it.
The evacuation was carried out in the face of challenging weather conditions at night and the patient was safely brought to Daman.
On the eve of National Doctor's Day, ETHealthworld medical specialty series 'Touching Lives' features Padma Bhushan awardee- Dr. Ashok Seth, Chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, and Fortis Medical Council. In this interview, Dr. Seth talks about some of the most crucial aspects like COVID-19's long-term impact on the heart, scientific advancements that have revolutionalised cardiac care, and his success mantra for upcoming practitioners to excel not only in the field of cardiology but also as a good doctor for his patient.
Stress, smoking, unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical exercise are the principal reasons behind cardiac problems striking early, according to doctors who also point a finger at undiagnosed diabetes as a trigger. Over-exercise or intense sessions at the gymnasium could also lead to a sudden heart attack.
A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is a medical emergency in which the blood supply to the heart is suddenly and severely reduced or cut off, causing the muscle to die from a lack of oxygen.
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