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How Smoking Affects Your Heart and Increases Surgery Risk

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These harmful substances directly impact the heart and blood vessels in several ways: Reduced Oxygen Supply: Carbon monoxide, a byproduct of smoking, binds to hemoglobin in the blood, reducing its oxygen-carrying capacity. This forces the heart to work harder to supply oxygen to tissues and organs.

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Relation Between Stroke and Heart Disease

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Stroke is often due to sudden loss of blood supply to a region of the brain which usually results in paralysis of a part of the body. In general, risk factors for stroke and some forms of heart disease are similar. Strokes due to blocks in blood vessels, can be seen along with blocks in blood vessels of the heart.

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How to Prevent Peripheral Artery Disease

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A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins can help control blood pressure, cholesterol levels and weight. AMS Cardiology emphasizes the importance of a heart-healthy diet to reduce the risk of developing arterial diseases. Early detection is key to effective treatment and management.

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How Mental Health Can Affect Your Heart Health

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However, prolonged exposure to stress can lead to persistently high levels of these hormones, contributing to increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and inflammation, all of which raise the risk of heart disease. People with anxiety often experience elevated heart rates and increased blood pressure.

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Gujarat’s 2023 Cardiac Crisis! EMRI got 1 call every 7.5 mins

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Chirag Doshi, the director of the UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre (UNMICRC), has highlighted the increasing global incidence of cardiovascular diseases, attributing it to lifestyle choices and various risk factors. Stress management strategies and mental health awareness are crucial to mitigating this risk.

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How to Prevent an Atrial Fibrillation Attack

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In some cases, AFib can also increase the risk of stroke, blood clots and heart failure. Maintain a Healthy Weight – Excess weight is a major risk factor for AFib. This irregular heartbeat can lead to a racing pulse, shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue. How Do You Know If You Have AFib?

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Early Rhythm Control, Lifestyle Modification and More Tailored Stroke Risk Assessment Are Top Goals in Managing Atrial Fibrillation

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Further, the guideline sets forth a new way to classify AFib, using stages, that reinforces the continuum of the disease and underscores the need to use a variety of strategies at the different stages, including prevention, lifestyle and risk factor modification, screening, and therapy.