Dr. Sujay Shad

  Our heart is the vital organ of our body, primarily working to pump oxygen-rich blood to all our body cells and carry out detoxing of the body. Without the heart’s good health, our other organs won’t function optimally, and we would not be able to sustain a healthy life. Thus, upkeep of heart health is crucial. To ensure good heart health and an increased life expectancy, normally or otherwise, after a surgery, cardiologists at Best Hospital for Heart Surgery in Delhi recommend strictly following a heart-healthy routine. This involves being careful with our diet plan and avoiding any foods or drinks that can be bad for our heart health. A balanced diet is a must to stay overall healthy.     Here is a list of foods to emphasize in our diet to ensure good heart health:   Fresh fruits and vegetables- including leafy greens, citrus fruits, apples, bananas, and more Whole grains- options like oatmeal, whole wheat, and brown rice Lean proteins- options include...

An individual with a severely end-stage diseased or permanently damaged heart can only live long with a healthy donor heart. A heart transplant surgery is a complex, major cardiac operation where end-stage heart failure patients can save their lives, even after their hearts are not responding to other treatments, says a Heart Doctor in Delhi . It involves the removal of the diseased heart, the implantation of a healthy donor heart, and the connecting of blood vessels. Though it's saving, it carries serious risks, and hence, patients require lifelong heart health monitoring. Read on to understand the process in brief. Pre-Surgery Preparation   The patient is thoroughly assessed for overall health. Various tests, including blood tests and imaging tests, are conducted to check for any issues that could harm the heart's health or increase the chances of donor heart rejection. A transplant team is asked to identify a suitable donor heart for the patient. As soon as a matching donor...

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG) or open-heart bypass surgery for treatment of blocked or narrowed coronary arteries, is a major, life-saving cardiac operation. ‘It is recommended to restore normal heart functioning, reduce signs of heart failure like chest pain and shortness of breath, and prevent heart attacks. The surgery involves rerouting the blood flow to the heart muscles by grafting a chest artery’ , shares the Best Bypass Surgeon in Delhi . The graft is attached to the aorta at one end and the other end of the graft is fastened just below the blocked vessel.  Can you live a normal life after bypass surgery?   Most patients who undergo bypass surgery make a swift, good recovery. They safely return to normal life with cardiac rehabilitation provided by experts along with a heart-healthy routine. The recovery period is 6-12 weeks. After surgery, the patient’s life expectancy can be one to two decades or even more.   But some may experience complications soon, ...

  Officially, summer is afoot, and weather forecasts are predicting soaring temperatures and heat waves across most of the country. Global warming-related climate change is providing more, unprecedented heat, year by year. ‘Being exposed to extremely hot weather can increase the risk of heart issues, especially among chronically ill patients’, shares the Best Cardiac Surgeon in India . If your heart is weak or you have a pre-existing health issue that puts you at risk of serious heart problems, you have landed on the right page. This summer season healthcare experts recommend everyone to stay cool and protected from any heart issues. How does heat impact heart health? Exposure to elevated temperature can increase the risk of heat exhaustion and stroke, potentially increasing the burden on heart health. The heat stress on the cardiovascular system can make the heart pump harder, putting one at risk of hypotension, blood vessel expansion, heart arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), h...