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Atrial Septal Defect happens when there's an opening in the septum (the wall) between the atria (upper chambers) of the heart Ventricular Septal Defect is when an opening in the septum between the ventricles (lower chambers) of the heart Narrowing of the aortic valve, which obstructs blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta, means Aortic Stenosis

Apart from its primary effects on respiratory health, recent findings indicate a troubling link between COVID & heightened susceptibility to cardiac complications Reports of cardiac complications and cardiac arrest among young, previously healthy individuals have sparked concern Studies suggest that the virus can induce a cytokine storm — an overactive immune response — resulting in inflammation and organ failure, including the heart

Dr Rajiv Agarwal, Principal Director and Unit Head - Cardiology, shares five heart-healthy habits you must adopt in your daily lifestyle. 

There has been a concerning uptick in heart problems among young individuals Sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy dietary habits, and escalating stress levels are major contributors Expert Explains causes, concerns and lifestyle factors contributing to heart diseases

Around one-third of people with heart disease suffer from sleep problems Sleep issues include ailments like sleep apnea, insomnia, waking up throughout the night, and restless legs syndrome Researchers say that the study inspires hope that scientists can develop drugs to prevent irreparable sleep disturbances in heart disease

The study reveals that whole-fat dairy products in combination is the key to lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease in adults, including heart attacks and strokes. 

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of health complications and death among adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer, with AYAs defined as patients aged 15 to 39.

The study showed that a high level of carotenes in the blood is linked with a lower degree of atherosclerosis in the arteries and thus a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases.

The study reveals by advising that patients drink beetroot juice, doctors could soon reduce the chance that the stent fails in this way.

A new study showed the use of anabolic steroids can cause serious side effects, including heart failure and depression, for years after the end of your use. Read all about the study here.

While exercise improves cardiorespiratory fitness, there are disparities in fitness among persons who exercise the same amount, indicating that other factors have a role. 

The diagnosis of heart failure typically involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests There is growing evidence that Covid-19 can lead to heart failure, particularly in people with pre-existing cardiovascular disease or risk factors Heart failure occurs gradually over time but a heart attack occurs suddenly and is an emergency.

The study reveals that  accelerated aging was associated with worse cardiovascular health overall.

In the last few years, there have been witnessed a dramatic rise in cases of heart failure and heart attack diabetes can worsen the conditions related to heart. If you are a diabetic, you are prone to cardiovascular problems.

In the past few months, it has been witnessed that the cases of heart disease are on the rise. Thus, it is important to take care of your heart and it should be prioritised over anything.

The absolute risk of new-onset arrhythmia was 0.86 percent in medical cannabis users compared with 0.49 percent in non-users, for a relative risk of 1.74.  

CrisprZyme builds on CRISPR diagnostic tests, which use RNA, the messenger that helps create proteins, to detect biomarkers in biological fluids like blood or urine.

Male and females constituted 64 per cent and 36 per cent respectively of the total medically certified deaths in 2020 in India, reported PTI.

COVID-19 vaccines are not only safe for people with heart diseases, but they are also very important The severe side-effects associated with COVID vaccines are fewer than reported averages across the general population

Increased risk of heart disease in young Indians is due to a combination of inherited genes as well as environmental factors Modern work setups involve sitting a lot and not exercising and this can nearly double the risk of poor heart health