Understanding the Heart of the Matter

The human heart is one of the first functional organs to develop, and the main functions involve circulating the blood through the vessels and exchanging nutrients through the body.

The structure of the heart

The heart comprises two atria, two ventricles, and two vessels – the aorta and pulmonary artery. It is functionally divided into two areas. The left or systemic chambers help supply blood to the vital organs, while the right or pulmonary chambers help circulate the blood through the lungs and aid in the oxygenation of the blood. The pacemakers and other circuits control the electric activity of the heart.

Effects of the heart diseases

Here are some common diseases affecting the heart and their effects:

·        Pump failure or cardiac failure

•   This affects the ability of the heart to pump blood to all organs.
•   Rhythm disturbances including the risk of sudden death.
•   Bluish discolouration of the tongue and extremities

·        Coronary heart disease can cause heart attacks

·        Cardiomyopathy or viral myocarditis are the frequent causes of cardiac failure

Prevention of heart diseases

Here are some tips to keep your heart healthy

•        Start with a healthy lifestyle
•        Regular aerobic exercises or a brisk walk of 30 minutes per day
•        Follow a healthy diet that is low in fat
•        Controlled stress and regular health check-ups
•        Quit smoking and alcohol consumption

Treatment for heart diseases

Medicines might not be effective for advanced heart failure cases. In that case, the cardiologists might suggest the patient get artificial devices that support the heart functions or, in extreme cases, a heart transplant.

Kauvery Hospital

At Kauvery hospital, we have the best cardiologists who are well experienced in performing advanced treatment options like heart transplantation. Make sure that you get regular health check-ups but if you note any discomforts, get immediate care. You can search options like “cardiologist near me” to find the nearest care.

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Spine Health - Back Pain, Neck Pain

Work from home (WFH) has become the norm for most working people due to the pandemic. One of the major problems we have encountered during this period is poor spine health. When you notice constant pain or discomfort in the back, it is best to consult with a specialist for spine treatment. Here are some common questions about spine health answered by a spine specialist from Kauvery Hospital.

What is working from home, and what are the common effects?

Most people, especially those employed in the IT sector, have started working from home due to the pandemic. But people who aren’t used to this WFH model, like the health professionals and more, are also forced into this.

Suddenly starting to work from an unfamiliar environment, most probably without the right furniture, and many other factors have built up our stress since we began the WFH model. Some people are starting to suffer from depression, anxiety, and social disorders because of this isolation.

But other than this, we have started to remain sitting for a long time now. We don’t have to travel to work, and strolls are also out of the question with the lockdown. This has brought about problems with the back and the neck.

You might hear of the term “Sitting is the new smoking”. Prolonged sitting with less physical activity can bring about a myriad of problems in the person, and one among them is increased pressure on the back muscles. These neck and back problems can become severe, and you might need spine surgery to treat them.

Also Read: How Wrong Footwear can cause Back Pain

Kauvery Hospital

Work from home has become inevitable, and with the increasing number of variants, it seems to be the only solution. It is best to learn what is good for our health and follow that routine diligently. If you are experiencing any problems with your back or neck, then try finding a specialist with options like “spine doctor near me” or other such search phrases.
 
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Tips to Keep Your Lungs Healthy

The global pandemic has made us pause our fast lifestyle and think about our health. We know that the Covid virus predominantly affects our lungs and the increasing pollution is definitely not helping. Learn what Dr Srinivas Rajagopalan, Senior Pulmonologist, Kauvery Hospital has to say about lung health.

What are some of the tips to keep our lungs healthy?

•        Avoid smoking. Smoking is one of the factors that damage the lungs. Even if you do not smoke, you should avoid exposure while others smoke. Exposure to smoke can also affect our lungs and this is called passive smoking.

•        Avoid smoking especially while you are near children. The lung capacity in children is less and it only reaches the peak capacity in the second decade of their lives. When exposed to smoking, the lung capacity of the children might not reach the peak level and cause problems in the future.

•       Exposure to dust particles can also cause damage to the lungs. Biomass fuel is one factor that has been causing lung damage especially in people living in rural areas. It is important to avoid wool fuel stoves and kerosene stoves, especially in a poorly ventilated place. The particulate matter when entering our body can cause damage to our lungs with time.

•       Poor air quality can affect the lungs. Monitor the air quality index and while it is above the permissible level, avoid going out or wearing a mask.

•       Adequate cardiopulmonary exercise can maintain the health of the lungs. If you are over the age of 40, brisk walking is recommended and people lesser than 40 years can choose jogging.

Also Read: What Happens Before a Lung Transplantation?

Kauvery Hospital

Usually, it is possible to treat lung complications but when it is severe beyond treatment, a lung transplant is recommended. At Kauvery Hospital, we are equipped to provide our patients with the immediate care and treatment that is needed.

 

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