Hari Prasath 
After open-heart surgery, even doing simple things can feel different. Getting out of bed may take more effort, your chest may feel sore or tight, and you may find yourself wondering, “When will I feel like myself again?” For many people, the main recovery period takes around 6 to 12 weeks, but that does not …
Feeling better after open-heart surgery is a good sign. But it does not mean your chest has completely healed. Your body needs time to recover, especially in the case of CABG or Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting where your breastbone is opened during surgery. If you are recovering under the guidance of the best cardiac surgeon …
If medicines are no longer controlling your heart failure symptoms, you may wonder: Is it time to see a cardiac surgeon? Heart failure does not automatically mean you need surgery. Many people manage it with medicines, lifestyle changes and regular follow-up. However, some patients have an underlying problem that may be treated with a procedure …
Eating healthy sounds simple – until you’re recovering from bypass surgery and also managing diabetes. After surgery, your body needs enough nutrition to heal. But with diabetes, you also need to manage blood sugar. Then come conflicting instructions: eat more rice for strength, avoid carbohydrates completely, drink fruit juice, or follow a strict diet. The …
Indigestion, heartburn and nausea are very common in daily life. But sometimes, they are not just digestive problems. Some heart attack symptoms feel like an upset stomach, which makes them easy to dismiss. This does not mean every episode of acidity is a heart problem. But assuming every unusual symptom is “just gas” is not …
Heart health is the most important thing that decides how quality your life and your lifestyle would be. And when a doctor tells you, “You need heart surgery,” everything suddenly feels serious. You start asking questions. Do I really need surgery? Is this the right procedure? What happens if I wait? Should I speak to …
Just because you’re referred to a cardiac surgeon doesn’t automatically mean you need surgery. If your cardiologist asked you to meet a surgeon, don’t be worried. You shouldn’t think, “Is my condition serious?” or “Am I going to need heart surgery?” You might be diagnosed with blocked arteries, received an abnormal angiogram or Echo report, …
Feeling better after heart surgery doesn’t mean your heart is ready for everything. That’s an easy mistake after a heart attack, angioplasty, or coronary artery bypass surgery. But you still need to know how much activity is safe, rebuild your strength, and return to your routine without pushing too hard. That’s where a cardiac rehabilitation …
“Women’s heart attacks are different from men’s” – would you believe this fact? The heart attack symptoms that men and women have in common are things like chest pain and discomfort. Women also have symptoms like feeling really tired, having trouble breathing, feeling sick to their stomach and getting dizzy. These are some of the …
If your doctor has recommended coronary artery bypass surgery, the first question in your mind is – “Do I really need bypass surgery?”. If you want to know how serious your blockages are, why bypass has been recommended, and if stent is a better option – this is the right place for you. Your doctor …
