Chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, fatigue, dizziness, and swelling in legs are warning signs requiring immediate medical attention.
Adults should get cardiac screening annually after age 40. Those with risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, or family history need more frequent monitoring.
Yes, up to 80% of heart disease is preventable through healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management, avoiding tobacco, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.
Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure to open blocked arteries. It’s needed when coronary arteries are significantly narrowed, causing chest pain or heart attack risk.
Preventive cardiology helps identify risk factors early, prevents heart disease progression, reduces need for invasive procedures, and improves overall quality of life.
Recovery varies by procedure. Angioplasty patients typically recover in 1-2 weeks, while bypass surgery may take 6-12 weeks. Follow doctor’s guidelines strictly.
