It is 6:30 AM. A 33-year-old software architect in Hyderabad is on the treadmill. Three sets into his morning workout, he feels a crushing weight in the center of his chest. He assumes it is muscle fatigue. It is not. By 7:10 AM, he is in the emergency ward. He is having a heart attack in young people, it is one of thousands happening across urban India every year, quietly and without the warning most people expect. If you are between 30 and 45, live in a city, skip sleep, eat takeout, and carry a phone permanently attached to your hand, this story is closer to your life than you think. A heart specialist in Hyderabad will tell you plainly: young India has a heart problem, and lifestyle is at the center of it. The Shocking Statistics Behind Heart Attacks in Young Indians India contributes roughly 60% of the world's cardiac disease burden. More alarming: nearly one in four heart attack deaths in India occurs in a person under 40. Young urban professionals — the very demographic dr...
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic valve. It is a newer procedure than traditional open-heart surgery to replace the aortic valve, and it has become increasingly popular in recent years. The aortic valve is one of four valves in the heart that control the flow of blood. It is located between the left ventricle and the aorta, the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. If the aortic valve becomes narrowed or stiff, it can make it difficult for the heart to pump blood efficiently. This can lead to a condition called aortic stenosis. TAVR is a good option for patients with aortic stenosis who are at high risk for complications from open-heart surgery. This may include patients with other medical conditions, such as chronic kidney disease or lung disease, or older patients. During TAVR, a doctor inserts a thin, flexible tube called a catheter through a small incision in the groin, chest...