Congestive heart failure is a serious heart ailment wherein the heart is unable to efficiently pump blood and so is beating harder than it should. To be more precise, it is the condition where the cardiac muscles have become weak or are facing a mechanical issue that is limiting their ability to be filled with blood. As a result, the body is unable to receive enough oxygen-rich blood and so eventually the other organs are failing leading to death. Here in this blog Dr. Sujay Shad, best surgeon for Heart failure surgery in Delhi, at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital discusses on ways to prevent heart failure.
Ways to Prevent Heart Failure
There are several ways by which one can avoid having a failing heart. The best way to avoid congestive heart failure is to avoid its contributing conditions in the first place or carefully manage the underlying cause of heart failure if it develops. The preventive measures include:
Avoid both active and passive smoking, better is to quit it. Research reveals that smoking is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease that eventually leads to heart failure.
Have a heart-healthy diet plan. Go with foods that are low in saturated fats, sugar, trans fat, or sodium. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, lean proteins, and good fats like those found in olive oil, avocadoes, and fish.
Loose body weight if having extra pounds. Go for a healthy, weight-loss diet plan and regularly exercise.
Following the recommended treatment plan, if having any heart health issue or related condition. Researchers have found that taking statin drugs to lower cholesterol levels in the long term can help prevent heart failure by preventing heart attacks and coronary events that cause heart failure.
Avoid exceeding the maximum recommended limits set for alcohol intake as binge alcohol drinking can negatively impact heart health.
Keep blood pressure under control by taking anti-hypertensive medications and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Keep blood sugar levels under control by lowering its risks and taking medications.
Take Care of Your Heart Health
Dr. Sujay Shad is a highly reputed cardiac surgeon who has been performing a variety of heart surgeries for more than three decades. He expertise in coronary bypass surgery, HOCM, heart transplants, mitral valve repairs and replacements, surgery for aneurysms, and Open Heart Surgery in Delhi. For more details visit him at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
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