Preventive Cardiology: How to Prevent Heart Disease
Preventive cardiology aims to stop heart disease before it starts, or stop it getting worse. It combines risk checks with daily habits.
What preventive care includes
- Measuring blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol regularly
- Risk assessment based on age, family history and habits
- ECG, echo or TMT when your doctor advises them
- Advice on diet, exercise, weight, sleep and quitting tobacco
Habits that protect the heart
- Be active: about 150 minutes of brisk walking or similar each week, or as your doctor advises
- Eat more vegetables, fruit, dal and whole grains; cut back on salt, sugar and deep-fried food
- Do not smoke or chew tobacco
- Take medicines regularly and keep follow-up visits
See a heart-healthy Indian diet and exercise for heart health.
Need advice about your heart? Call or WhatsApp the hospital team on 95116 13365 (Monday to Saturday, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM). For chest pain or a suspected heart attack, call 112 or 95116 13365 straight away; emergency services are open 24x7. See the hospital address and directions.
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This article is for general information and does not replace medical advice. If you have symptoms or concerns, please see a doctor.