Heart
Heart Health Concerns
Heart health is crucial to overall well-being, as the heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs. Maintaining good heart health is essential for preventing cardiovascular diseases and ensuring a long, healthy life.
- Comprehensive heart health assessment
- Advanced screenings and tests
- Schedule your checkup today!
Common Heart Problems
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
A condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high, which can lead to heart disease.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
A type of heart disease caused by the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle.
Heart Failure
A condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
Arrhythmias
Irregular heartbeats that can affect how well the heart
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Valvular Heart Disease
Problems with one or more of the heart's valves, which can disrupt blood flow.
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
Occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked for long enough to cause damage or death to heart muscle tissue.
Ways to Maintain and Improve Heart Health
Lifestyle Changes
Adopting a heart-healthy diet, regular physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.
Medical Procedures
In some cases, procedures such as angioplasty, stenting, or surgery may be necessary to treat or manage heart disease.
Medication
Prescribed to manage conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and angioplasty, stenting, or surgery other risk factors.
Required Tests and Checkups
- Blood Pressure Measurement: To monitor hypertension.
- Blood Tests: To check cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and other markers of heart disease.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG): To assess the heart's rhythm and electrical activity.
- Echocardiogram: To visualize the heart's structure and function using sound waves.
- Stress Test: To evaluate how the heart performs under physical stress.
- Chest X-ray: To check for signs of heart failure or other issues.