Heart Disease Treatment

Heart disease refers to any condition that affects your heart. Coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular illness, peripheral arterial disease, rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism are all examples of cardiovascular diseases. CVDs claimed the lives of 17.9 million individuals worldwide in 2016, accounting for 31% of all deaths.

Can cardiovascular disease be prevented?

It can take 10 to 15 years for plaque to grow in a coronary artery and narrow it to the point where blood flow is restricted. The key to avoiding cardiovascular disease and maximising treatment is prevention. Additionally, you may also slow the growth of plaque formation once it has begun by making the following lifestyle changes:

• Eating a balanced diet.
• Exercise regularly.
• Maintaining a moderate body weight.
• Quitting smoking.
• Limiting alcohol intake.
• Managing underlying conditions.

Treatment for heart disease

The goal of treating cardiovascular disease is to maximize the patient's quality of life and increase their life span. The type of treatment you receive depends on the type of heart disease you have and the stage you are in. Here are the common treatment options for patients suffering from heart diseases:

1. Lifestyle changes - By eating a low-fat, low-sodium diet, doing at least 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week and following healthy lifestyle habits you can lower your risk of heart disease. You must be also regular with heart health checkups to know you numbers and monitor them.

2. Medications -If lifestyle changes are not showing satisfactory results, your doctor may prescribe medications to control your heart disease. This will be done after a detailed investigation of your heart ailment.

3. Medical procedures or surgery - If medications aren't effective, your doctor may suggest certain procedures or surgery. The sort of procedure or surgery you need as well as its urgency will be determined by the type of heart disease you have and the extent of your heart's damage. Some common types of surgeryinclude:

• Coronary artery bypass surgery:When there is a blockage, this surgery allows blood flow to reach a particular region of your heart. The most common surgery is coronary artery bypass grafting. A surgeon can repair a blocked blood vessel by using a healthy blood vessel from another section of the body.
• Coronary angiography:This is a procedure that helps widen narrow or blocked coronary arteries. It is often combined with the insertion of a stent, which is a wire-mesh tube that allows easier blood flow in the body.
• Valve replacement or repair:A surgeon can replace or repair a valve that is not functioning correctly with this procedure.
• Repair surgery: A surgeon can repair congenital heart defects, aneurysms, and other heart complications.
• Device implantation:This surgery uses pacemakers, balloon catheters, and other devices to help regulate the heartbeat and support blood flow.
• Maze surgery:A surgeon can create new paths for electrical signals to pass through and help to treat atrial fibrillation.
• Heart transplant- When a heart is irrevocably damaged, a heart transplant is performed in the most extreme of conditions. A damaged heart is removed and replaced with a healthy one from an organ donor in this surgery.

Your doctor will devise a treatment plan that is best for your condition. Make sure to follow the advice and take the required medical action.

Heart care at Reliance Hospitals

Has your loved one been diagnosed with a heart disease? Think no further, meet cardiac experts at Reliance Hospitals. Consult Navi Mumbai’s best cardiologists for a detailed check-up and investigation using world-class diagnostic technologies. Our Department of Cardiac Sciences is equipped with high-end infrastructure to manage complex cardiac situations with utmost expertise. Receive the best cardiac treatment at Reliance Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, call 022 71981100 for appointments.