HEART CARE TIPS

What are the thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart ?

1. Diet - Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil

2. Exercise - Half an hour's walk, at least five days a week; avoid lifts and avoid sitting for a longtime

3. Quit smoking

4. Control weight

5. Control blood pressure and sugar

Are heart diseases hereditary?

Yes

Is walking better than jogging or is more intensive exercise required to keep a healthy heart?

Walking is better than jogging since jogging leads to early fatigue and injury to joints .


Can people with low blood pressure suffer heart diseases?

Extremely rare

What is the routine checkup one should go through?
Is there any specific test?

Routine blood test to ensure sugar, cholesterol is ok. Check BP, Treadmill test
after an echo.

What is the main cause of a steep increase in heart problems amongst youngsters?

Sedentary lifestyles, smoking, junk food, lack of exercise ,

People in India are genetically three times more vulnerable for heart attacks than Europeans and Americans.

What are the things one needs to take care of after a heart operation?

Diet, exercise, drugs on time , Control cholesterol, BP, weight.

How can one keep the heart in a good condition?

Eat a healthy diet, avoid junk food, exercise everyday, do not smoke and, go for health checkups if you are past the age of 30 ( once in six months recommended)...