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Plain-language articles from Dr. Pavan Agrawal's practice in Amravati, to help you understand your heart and know when to seek care.
Cardiology care in Amravati
- LocalCardiologist in Amravati: When to See One and What to ExpectA cardiologist treats the heart and blood vessels. If you live in Amravati or nearby towns, you can see o…
- LocalHeart Specialist in Amravati: How to Choose the Right DoctorChoosing a heart specialist is an important decision. A few simple checks help you pick a doctor who suit…
- LocalInterventional Cardiologist in Amravati: What Does One Do?An interventional cardiologist is a heart specialist trained to treat heart problems using thin tubes (ca…
- LocalHeart Hospital in Amravati: What to Look for in Cardiac CareWhen a heart problem strikes, the hospital you choose matters. Look for the facilities that decide how fa…
- LocalHeart Attack Emergency in Amravati: What to Do in the First HourIn a heart attack, every minute counts because heart muscle is lost while the artery stays blocked. Actin…
- LocalAngiography in Amravati: Preparation, Procedure and RecoveryCoronary angiography is an X-ray test that shows whether the arteries of your heart are narrowed or block…
- LocalAngioplasty in Amravati: What Patients Should KnowAngioplasty opens a narrowed or blocked heart artery using a tiny balloon, and usually a stent to keep it…
- LocalWhat Happens in a Cath Lab? A Patient's GuideA cath lab (catheterisation laboratory) is a special room where doctors see and treat heart arteries usin…
- LocalHow to Get a Cardiologist Appointment in AmravatiGetting a heart check-up is simple. Here is how to reach the cardiology team at Radiant Hospital and what…
- LocalDr. Pavan Agrawal: Interventional Cardiologist in AmravatiDr. Pavan Agrawal is an interventional cardiologist in Amravati, Maharashtra, practicing since 2010…
Symptoms
- SymptomsWhen Chest Pain Needs an Emergency VisitNot all chest pain is from the heart, but heart-related chest pain should never be ignored. Knowing the d…
- SymptomsHeart Attack Symptoms in Women: Why They Are Often MissedWomen can have a classic heart attack, but many have quieter symptoms that are mistaken for acidity, stre…
- SymptomsSilent Heart Attack: What It Is and Who Is at RiskA silent heart attack causes little or no typical pain, yet it still damages the heart muscle…
- SymptomsBreathlessness: When Is It a Heart Problem?Feeling breathless is common and has many causes, including lung disease, anaemia, weight gain and anxiet…
- SymptomsPalpitations: When a Racing Heart Needs a Check-upPalpitations are the feeling that your heart is racing, skipping or pounding. They are often harmless but…
- SymptomsLeft Arm, Jaw and Back Pain: Could It Be Your Heart?Heart pain does not always stay in the chest. It can spread to the arm, jaw, neck or back, which is why s…
Heart conditions
- ConditionsBlocked Arteries: Causes, Symptoms and TreatmentHeart arteries get narrowed when fatty deposits (plaque) build up in their walls. This is called coronary…
- ConditionsHigh Blood Pressure and Your HeartHigh blood pressure usually causes no symptoms, but over the years it strains the heart and damages arter…
- ConditionsDiabetes and Heart Disease: Why the Risk Is HigherHigh blood sugar damages blood vessels over time, so people with diabetes face a higher risk of heart dis…
- ConditionsHigh Cholesterol: Which Numbers MatterA lipid profile shows several numbers. Knowing which matter helps you understand your heart risk…
- ConditionsHeart Failure: Early Signs and Living WellHeart failure does not mean the heart has stopped. It means the heart pumps less strongly than it should…
- ConditionsStent or Bypass? How Doctors DecideWhen arteries are blocked, the choice between a stent (angioplasty) and bypass surgery depends on your he…
Heart tests
- TestsECG, Echo and TMT: Which Heart Test Do You Need?Different heart tests answer different questions. Your doctor chooses the test that fits your symptoms…
- TestsCoronary Angiography vs CT AngiographyBoth tests look at heart arteries, but they work differently and suit different situations…
Prevention
- PreventionA Heart-Healthy Indian Diet: Simple Swaps for Roti, Dal and OilYou do not need to give up Indian food to protect your heart. Small swaps in everyday meals make a big di…
- PreventionHeart Disease at a Younger Age: Why It Happens and What You Can DoHeart attacks are being seen in people in their 30s and 40s. The causes are mostly preventable…
- PreventionSmoking, Tobacco and Gutka: What They Do to Your HeartSmoking, chewing tobacco and gutka all damage blood vessels and raise the risk of heart attack…
- PreventionHeart Health After 40: Which Check-ups to GetAfter 40 the risk of heart disease rises. Regular check-ups find problems before they cause harm…
- PreventionWalking and Exercise for a Healthy Heart: How to Start SafelyRegular activity strengthens the heart, lowers blood pressure and helps control sugar and weight…