4 HYDERABAD
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
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he world is witnessing an in-
crease in Cardio Vascular Dis-
eases (CVD) impacting lives
invariably. There have been in-
stances where people are complete-
ly unaware of their internal health
issues and it results in taking a toll
on them gravely. Perhaps, the World
Heart Federation started observing
World Heart Day on the 29th of Sep-
tember every year. This day is solely
dedicated to making the masses
aware of CVD and other related is-
sues which require medical assis-
tance.
When it comes to the general pu-
blic, more than awareness we have
myths and misconceptions floating
around rampantly. Such disbeliefs
are more or less the root cause of
why people succumb before receiv-
ing medical aid.
Over the years, India has evolved
culturally and has adopted the se-
dentary lifestyle which posed mas-
sive ramifications. This altered
lifestyle had both its pros and cons.
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However, to
eradicate such unforeseen
situations, doctors and researchers
are putting their heads together to
make people understand the severi-
ty by dispensing efficacious treat-
ment.
Mr. Murali a resident of Hydera-
bad, who underwent heart surgery
last year said, “I had mild discom-
fort in my chest which initially we
thought could be a gastric condition
and did not pay much attention to it.
But in weeks I started losing my
breath, heart palpitation increased,
and then I decided to see a cardiolo-
gist. After performing the blood
work, ECG, and TMT the doctors
found out that there was a mild
blockage that required angiography.
Now it has been a year that I am ad-
hering to a strict lifestyle and have
allocated time for myself by striking
a balance between work and perso-
nal life.”
Adopt healthy practices to give up
unhealthy habits
Such testi-
monies explain, the gravity
of this medical condition. Nowa-
days, most of the diagnoses are done
at the time of hospitalisations that
tells us that even after the medical
sector has grown immensely yet, the
lack of awareness, knowledge and
ignorant attitude towards personal
health is slim.
This calls for adherence to the ru-
lebook. It is very essential to be met-
iculous because our body is a
complex structure and requires a lot
of care and attention. Similarly, our
heart is made of muscles, and feed-
ing the right amount of nutrients, vi-
tamins, and minerals to make it
function properly is vital.
Human Heart
Our heart pumps oxygen, tran-
sports all the key substances and
juices to the rest of the body, and
flushes out the deoxygenated blood
by purifying it and sending the ox-
ygenated blood to the lungs for un-
interrupted functioning of our body.
This involuntary cycle when suffers
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a stroke or a failure leads to
death. Therefore, to have a healthy
life, it is important to have a healthy
heart.
Here are a few tips to have a
healthy heart
- Eat oil-free food: Cholesterol is a
fat that majority of the time has pro-
ven to be unhealthy. Excessive ac-
cumulation of bad cholesterol forms
walls inside our blood vessels
which comprises the blood flow.
This can only be taken care of with a
balanced diet by adding a lot of
green leafy vegetables and fruits to
see miraculous results.
- Quit Smoking and Drinking:
Many times studies have shown that
tobacco and liquor invite ailments
like high blood pressure, which
eventually is harmful to the heart,
resulting in a shorter lifespan. To
beat this one has to completely give
up and focus on staying healthy.
- Physical Exercise: Amidst the
hectic work schedule, dedicating
20-30 minutes to physical fitness
will be rewarding in the longer run.
It will strengthen our muscles and
ensures the blood flow is smooth.
Maintaining a routine and staying
vigilant about your own body will
not only reduces heart strokes but
will prepare the heart to withstand
any unplanned trouble.
Pragya Garg
M HY-HYE