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INFLUENZA & PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINES IMPORTANT FOR ELDERLY AND HEART PATIENTS DURING WINTERS TO STAY FIT AND KEEP COVID-19 AT BAY: CARDIOLOGY EXPERTS
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INFLUENZA & PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINES IMPORTANT FOR ELDERLY AND HEART PATIENTS DURING WINTERS TO STAY FIT AND KEEP COVID-19 AT BAY: CARDIOLOGY EXPERTS

Jan 9, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #ASSOCHAM National Council on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), #Cardiac Sciences, #Chairman, #chairman PSRI Heart Institute, #Dr. Rajesh Kesari, #Eminent cardiologist, #Founder and Director, #Max Healthcare, #Mr. Anil Rajput, #Padma Bhushan Dr K.K. Talwar, #Padma Shri Dr Balbir Singh, #Total Care Control

New Delhi: People with cardiovascular problems need to be extra cautious when temperatures start to fall, as risk of a heart attack begins to climb during cold weather, said cardiology experts sharing their experiences during 16th edition of ASSOCHAM webinar series on Illness to Wellness.

Supported by the hygiene brand SAVLON, the program which promotes healthy living with a quality life focusing on wellness and preventive health through healthy lifestyle habits, balanced diet, regular exercises, and holistic health saw the speakers engage on the preventive measures for healthy Heart especially in winter season.

It was also discussed that influenza vaccine for all individuals above 65 years and in addition to that Pneumococcal vaccine is key to stay fit for everyone with heart diseases.

“The supply of oxygen-rich blood to heart muscles gets reduced during winter season forcing the heart to work harder, as such any demand-supply mismatch in terms of blood flow to heart muscles due to cold temperatures can put health at risk for those having heart conditions,” said experts during the panel discussion at an ASSOCHAM webinar on ‘Heart Care during winters in Covid-19 era,’ held yesterday .

Staying extra cautious and taking certain precautions like limiting the in-take of high-calorie food, indulging in sports activities and others can help minimise risk of heart attack or a cardiac arrest, said experts sharing their views during the webinar.

Eminent cardiologist, Padma Bhushan Dr K.K. Talwar, chairman PSRI Heart Institute in his address said that elderly people are at a higher risk during winter season as cold weather can affect heart, especially those having cardiovascular disease. “Being outdoors in cold weather for long time should be avoided, cardiac patients should move out only when sun is shining and cover themselves up properly.”

Dr Talwar also said that a regular exercise routine can be a blessing not just for heart patients but for normal people as well and that it is always better to play any sport rather than merely walk.

Talking about the food habits, he stated that oily foods need to be avoided and those who consume liquor should take small amounts to just relax themselves, besides sweets, milk products and bakery items should be completely avoided by those suffering from heart diseases.

On a cautionary note he said that it is extremely important to keep blood pressure under control in all circumstances and for diabetics and kidney disease patients it should be less than 130/80.

Sharing his views, Padma Shri Dr Balbir Singh, chairman, Cardiac Sciences, Max Healthcare said that heart disease is preventable by following certain healthy practices. First, it is important to give up high-saturated diet because if we eat and drink in moderation then it won’t become a health risk. He also said that in today’s fast paced-lives, stress has become quite common among people thus it is important to manage it by indulging in recreational activities like yoga and others.

He added that there is a popular myth that alcohol consumption can prevent heart attack, it is nothing but overblown. He said, in India people indulge in binge drinking and eat high-calorie food which is very harmful for heart health.

Dr Singh further said that usage of facemasks should be continued even after the covid-19 has subsided as it would help prevent spread of infections like pneumonia and viral diseases. Even in hospitals, he said infections have significantly decreased due to measures like wearing masks and hand sanitization.

ASSOCHAM National Council on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), chairman, Mr Anil Rajput said that the year 2020 saw medical fraternity rising to the challenge thereby showcasing their unwavering spirit despite complex nature of Covid-19 pandemic.

He added, that fighting the Covid-19 virus becomes more challenging for those with underlying heart conditions, more so during the winter season when heart must work extra hard to maintain a healthy body temperature.

Mr Rajput also lauded the doctors, scientists, frontline workers for fearlessly dedicating themselves to the fight against this deadly virus.

The session was moderated by Dr Rajesh Kesari, founder and director, Total Care Control who also shared his experiences and highlighted that heart disease and high blood pressure can put one at greater risk, thus following a healthy regime can help protect one’s heart during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Balbir Singh, Chairman, Cardiac Sciences, Max Hospital, Saket
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Precision Stenting – An advanced procedure launched for the first time in India by Max Hospital Saket

Dec 22, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Cardiac Sciences, #Chairman, #Dr. Balbir Singh, #Max Hospital, #Saket

While the number of cardiac ailments in India is on an exponential rise attributing to a plethora of factors, so are the advancements made in this field. Poor eating habits, sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity, lack of awareness about the symptoms and available treatment modules are some of the most common factors influencing the rising mortality and morbidity rate in the country due to heart ailments.

Interventional cardiology that refers to the procedures done with minimally invasive percutaneous processes, is a latent field which has developed leaps and bounds in the last decade. Such interventions not only allow the patients a quicker recovery time but also reduces the hospital stay along with preserving the aesthetic and functional outcomes with efficacy. In the recent years, many patients with different facets of Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have been highly benefited through the treatment done via interventional cardiology, and avoided a possible casualty says Dr. Balbir Singh, Chairman, Cardiac Sciences, Max Hospital, Saket.

The inception of Intervention cardiology

Since the inception of this subspecialty, technological innovations have played the most critical role in shaping and labelled it as the most cutting edge and transformative field known till today.

As a resultant of collaborations between the medical fraternity, community and technology, these developments have brought about substantial advancements in the treatment of patients with CVD, providing less-invasive alternatives and in some cases hope in the fight against disease that would have otherwise been unavailable.

The latest advancements are also helpful in determining the functional significance in some tricky situations which otherwise would be seemingly borderline, such advanced procedures not only help in treating the patients effectively, but also improves their quality of life. The initial phases saw development of coronary angioplasty and stenting which has now become a procedure which the community is confident about.

Precision Coronary Angioplasty – In collaboration with Columbia University, New York, Max Hospital, Saket, New Delhi is the first to introduce and implement the protocols of precision Coronary Angioplasty. With the available technical expertise for performing even the most complex cases, the Hospital has showcased a success rate of over 95%. Recently the Hospital treated the First Indian case using the procedure of precision angioplasty with advanced Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging technique. The patient suffered a severe heart attack due to a complex arterial blockage, which otherwise would have cost her life. but in synchronisation with the OCT technique, the precision of stenting had also improved the outcomes with a better quality of life.

With detailed information of the arteries and with a lot of in-depth understanding this advanced procedure could lead to much better outcomes in patients undergoing coronary stenting.

Structural Heart Interventions – This is one of the most attracted dimensions to have been attracted. The procedure that involves valve replacements under local anesthesia with no cut or incision marks on the body has received a lot of importance in the hospital and is an area that will add new dimensions while entering into the New year 2021.

Heart Rhythm Management (Electrophysiology) – Being the leaders in the management of Heart rhythm disorders, with several cutting-edge technological procedures and many Internationally recognised areas of work, the Cardiac Centre has cured the disease to many patients. The word cure is rare in medicine and to give cure to a difficult problem indeed does make us feel proud.

Collaboration and a combined approach to patient care are evolving on many fronts. The historic approach of providing a service independent or irrespective of what else is going on in the patient care continuum is a thing of the past. As such, the traditional relationship between patient, primary physician and subspecialist coming together and providing compassionate and comprehensive care should be the goal. Greater alignment and working more closely together will result in better patient care, greater efficiencies and ultimately take cost out of the system.