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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