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Stay informed about your heart health with expert insights from Dr. Kiran Narang, a trusted interventional cardiologist in Mumbai. From understanding warning signs of blocked arteries to learning about procedures like angiography, angioplasty, pacemaker surgery, and 2D echocardiography, explore easy-to-understand articles designed to help you make informed decisions about your cardiac care.
Early Signs and Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure You Shouldn’t Ignore
The early signs of congestive heart failure include breathlessness during everyday activity, persistent fatigue, swelling in the ankles or legs, difficulty breathing while lying flat, and sudden weight gain from fluid retention. These symptoms usually develop...
Hypertension in Your 30s: Why More Young Indians Are Being Diagnosed
You went in for a routine check-up, maybe for a job medical or an insurance test, and the number on the BP cuff came back higher than expected. You are 32, you feel fine, and the word "hypertension" was the last thing you expected to hear. It is an increasingly common...
High Blood Pressure & Your Heart
At 130/80 mmHg, the arterial walls start absorbing mechanical stress with every heartbeat. Most patients feel nothing at that threshold. Nothing at 140. Often nothing at 160. The absence of symptoms is not reassurance. It is the mechanism by which hypertension does...
7 Warning Signs of a Blocked Artery You Should Never Ignore
Blocked arteries reduce blood flow to the heart and other vital organs, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Early warning signs include chest discomfort, shortness of breath, unusual fatigue, pain in the arm or jaw, and dizziness symptoms that should be...
Cardiodiabetes: Diabetes & Heart Disease
Cardiodiabetes isn't a separate diagnosis you'll find stamped on a discharge sheet. It's what cardiologists see when years of high blood sugar have quietly worked through the coronary arteries, the heart muscle, and the nerves that keep the rhythm steady. Not a single...
How Does a Pacemaker Work and Who Needs One?
A pacemaker continuously monitors the heart's electrical activity and delivers a tiny electrical pulse whenever the heartbeat slows below a set threshold. This restores a normal rhythm in patients whose natural pacing system has failed, slowed down, or become...
Angiography vs Angioplasty: What is the Difference?
The primary difference is that angiography is a diagnostic test used to identify narrowed or blocked blood vessels, while angioplasty is an active treatment used to physically open those blocked arteries and restore normal blood flow. Dr. Kiran Narang, an experienced...
What is 2D Echocardiography? When Should You Get It Done?
A 2D Echocardiogram is a non-invasive cardiac ultrasound that produces moving, real-time images of your heart's chambers, valves, and walls. It helps doctors assess your heart's pumping efficiency and detect structural abnormalities. Dr. Kiran Narang, an experienced...