You should consult a cardiologist if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, fainting, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or have a family history of heart disease.

Common warning signs include:

• Chest discomfort or pain
• Breathlessness
• Fatigue
• Palpitations
• Swelling in legs
• Dizziness or fainting
• Pain radiating to the jaw, neck, shoulder, or left arm

Yes. Due to stress, unhealthy diet, smoking, diabetes, obesity, and lack of exercise, heart disease is increasingly affecting younger adults.

Adults over 40 or individuals with diabetes, hypertension, obesity, smoking history, or family history of heart disease should have regular heart checkups as advised by their cardiologist.

Yes. Silent heart attacks are common, especially in diabetics, women, and elderly patients.

Seek emergency medical care immediately. Do not delay treatment. Early intervention significantly improves survival.

Coronary angiography is a diagnostic procedure that uses contrast dye and X-rays to detect blockages in the heart arteries.

Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure where a balloon and stent are used to open blocked heart arteries and restore blood flow.

No. It is performed under local anesthesia, and most patients experience minimal discomfort.

Most patients can return home within 24–48 hours and resume normal activities within a few days, depending on their condition.

TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) is a minimally invasive procedure used to replace a narrowed aortic valve without open-heart surgery. It is commonly recommended for patients with severe aortic stenosis.

Aortic stenosis is a condition in which the aortic valve becomes narrowed, making it difficult for blood to flow from the heart to the rest of the body. If left untreated, it can lead to heart failure and other serious complications.

TAVR may be suitable for patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis, especially those who are at intermediate or high surgical risk. Today, many low-risk patients may also be eligible after evaluation by a heart team.

A catheter carrying a replacement valve is inserted through a blood vessel, most commonly in the groin, and guided to the heart. The new valve is positioned inside the diseased valve, where it begins functioning immediately.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle by:

• Exercising regularly
• Eating a balanced diet
• Avoiding smoking and tobacco
• Limiting alcohol
• Managing stress
• Maintaining healthy weight
• Controlling diabetes and blood pressure