Heart failure vs heart attack; know the difference from experts
2 years, 7 months ago

Heart failure vs heart attack; know the difference from experts

Hindustan Times  

People may confuse between the conditions heart failure and heart attack and use them interchangeably, but they are separate heart conditions. The burden of heart failure is rapidly rising across the globe and an estimated 26 million heart failure cases are reported worldwide with India alone having around 8 to 10 million patients. The burden of heart failure is rapidly rising across the globe and an estimated 26 million heart failure cases are reported worldwide Despite the condition affecting a large segment of the population, there is low awareness of heart failure in the country owing to several misconceptions including heart failure being the same as heart attack. Therefore, it is important to manage heart failure better by continuous treatment and by following treatment schedule sincerely and implement holistic lifestyle changes in your overall life.” Is heart failure the same as heart attack? In fact, 1 out of every 4 people who suffer a heart attack eventually develop heart failure within four years, making heart attack a major risk factor for heart failure.

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Debunking Myths And Common Misconceptions About Heart Failure
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Debunking Myths And Common Misconceptions About Heart Failure

News 18  

In the realm of cardiovascular health, debunking common myths about heart failure is imperative for informed awareness. Unraveling the truth behind prevalent myths can pave the way for better understanding, early detection, and proactive management of heart failure, ultimately contributing to improved overall cardiac well-being. Myth 2: Heart failure only affects older adults Fact: While it is true that the …

From Failure to Success: Treating Advanced Heart Failure Through Treatment Options
10 months, 3 weeks ago

From Failure to Success: Treating Advanced Heart Failure Through Treatment Options

News 18  

Heart failure is a chronic and progressive condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to insufficient oxygen and nutrients reaching the body’s tissues. Advanced heart failure refers to the later stages of this condition, characterized by severe symptoms and complications that significantly impact a person’s daily life. Advanced heart failure is a complex condition where the …

World Heart Day 2023: Sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, heart failure; what's the difference? Cardiologist explains
1 year, 3 months ago

World Heart Day 2023: Sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, heart failure; what's the difference? Cardiologist explains

Hindustan Times  

Heart health has been one of the biggest casualties in the today's fast-paced routine that leaves little time and space for developing healthy lifestyle habits which can go a long way in preventing onset of chronic diseases. Thus, it becomes essential to understand how the three most critical CVD conditions, heart attacks, heart failure and sudden cardiac deaths, differ in …

50% of Indians with heart failure die within five years: expert
1 year, 11 months ago

50% of Indians with heart failure die within five years: expert

The Hindu  

Heart failure is not a simple condition but a complex one; it brings with it morbidity as 50% of Indian patients diagnosed with the condition die within five years, says an expert. “In India, heart failure happens 10 years earlier than it does in the rest of the world. Heart failure is a disease that has a poor prognosis, and …

World Heart Day 2022: Cardiologist answers important FAQs about heart attack, busts myths
2 years, 3 months ago

World Heart Day 2022: Cardiologist answers important FAQs about heart attack, busts myths

Hindustan Times  

World Heart Day 2022: Although heart attacks are becoming increasingly common in almost all age groups, many a time we struggle to take appropriate action when it actually hits one. This is the reason many people fail to take timely action in case of heart attack because they feel the chest pain, breathlessness, light-headedness or nausea could be due to …

World Heart Day 2022: What is broken heart syndrome and can it cause heart attack? Expert answer
2 years, 3 months ago

World Heart Day 2022: What is broken heart syndrome and can it cause heart attack? Expert answer

Hindustan Times  

World Heart Day 2022: Being dumped by your partner or experiencing sudden demise of a loved one could trigger heart attack-like symptoms in people, say experts, but the condition isn't fatal and one recovers eventually. During breakup, a person may show physical symptoms due to stress "When people say that "love hurts", there is actually a heart condition known as …

Busting Common Myths, Expert Differentiate Between Heart Failure And Attack
2 years, 7 months ago

Busting Common Myths, Expert Differentiate Between Heart Failure And Attack

News 18  

Taking an estimated 17.9 million lives every year, cardiovascular diseases, even after two years of struggle with coronavirus, remain the leading cause of death across the globe, as per the World Health Organisation. By saying that heart failure “isn’t the same as a heart attack”, Dr. Jamshed was quoted as saying by the Indian Express, “Heart failure refers to the …

Heart failure is same as heart attack? Breaking such 4 common myths about cardiovascular diseases
3 years, 3 months ago

Heart failure is same as heart attack? Breaking such 4 common myths about cardiovascular diseases

India TV News  

Do you also think that heart failure means the heart has stopped? To better understand heart disease and bust common misconceptions, read on: Vishal Rastogi, Additional Director, Cardiac Sciences, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi said, "Heart failure is a growing concern in India. Educating people on heart failure would help facilitate increased understanding and ability to identify symptoms and …

Covid-19 pandemic: 5 things one should know about heart failure
3 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19 pandemic: 5 things one should know about heart failure

India Today  

What is heart failure? Warning signs for heart failure: Shortness of breath Fatigue and weakness Swelling in your legs, ankles and feet Irregular heartbeat Cough or wheezing with white or pink blood-tinged phlegm Besides having a mild viral illness including sore throat, cough, aches and pains, and fever, patients with heart failure while experiencing Covid-19 may also develop chest infection …

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