Heart Health Blog
15 plain-English articles on heart tests, emergencies, prevention, procedures and heart conditions — written by Dr. Kamalakar Kosaraju, Interventional Cardiologist, Guntur.
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What Causes Heart Blockages? Risk Factors You Should Know
Heart blockages build up silently over years. Learn the major risk factors behind coronary artery disease — cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and more — plus the warning signs, how blockages are detected, and how to protect your heart.
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Diabetes and Heart Disease: Why the Risk Is Higher
Diabetes roughly doubles the risk of heart disease and stroke. Learn how high blood sugar damages arteries, why blood pressure and cholesterol matter just as much, the warning signs of heart failure, and how people with diabetes can protect their heart.
Cardiac Rehab Exercises After Open Heart Surgery
Gentle cardiac rehabilitation exercises after open heart surgery — walking, ankle pumps, seated marching, deep breathing, sit-to-stand and stationary cycling — plus the safety rules and warning signs every patient should know.
Heart Treatment in Guntur: Services at Kamalakar Heart Centre
Heart treatment in Guntur explained: warning signs, the tests a cardiologist may advise, treatment options, and the services and fees at Kamalakar Heart Centre.
What Should You Do During a Medical Emergency?
Learn what to do during a medical emergency — recognise heart attack symptoms, understand safe medicine use, and know when and how to start CPR until help arrives.
Angiography: Procedure, Preparation, Risks & Recovery Guide
What a coronary angiography is, how to prepare, what happens during the test, its risks and recovery — and how it differs from angioplasty.
Coronary Angioplasty and Stent Insertion: Procedure, Benefits, Risks and Recovery
What coronary angioplasty and stent insertion involve — when the procedure is advised, how it is done, its benefits and risks, recovery, and why it is not a permanent cure.
Best Food Habits for a Healthy Heart
What to eat — and what to avoid — for a healthy heart, plus the foods that help recovery after heart surgery or stent placement. Practical guidance from a cardiologist in Guntur.
ECG vs 2D Echo vs TMT — Which Heart Test Do You Need?
ECG, 2D Echo and TMT answer different questions about the heart. This guide explains what each test shows, when it is advised, and how doctors choose between them.
What Is Heart Failure? Signs, Treatment, and Living Well
Heart failure doesn't mean your heart stops. Learn the early warning signs, causes, treatment options, and how patients in India can manage heart failure effectively.
High Cholesterol in India – Diet, Risks, and How to Manage It
The ICMR-INDIAB study found 81.2% of Indians have some form of dyslipidemia (abnormal cholesterol). Learn about Indian-specific risk factors, foods to avoid, a heart-healthy Indian diet plan, and when to get tested.
How Summer Heat Affects Your Heart – Tips from a Guntur Cardiologist
Summer heat strains your heart through dehydration and blood pressure changes. Learn how to protect your heart during Indian summers with practical tips.
7 Warning Signs of Heart Attack You Should Never Ignore
7 warning signs of a heart attack every Indian should know — chest pain, breathlessness, jaw pain and more. Learn what they mean and when to act fast.
Dr. Kamalakar Kosaraju – Interventional Cardiologist in Guntur
Profile of Dr. Kamalakar Kosaraju, interventional cardiologist in Guntur: qualifications, registration, and the tests and procedures available at Kamalakar Heart Centre.
How to Choose a Heart Specialist in Guntur
A plain-English guide to choosing a heart specialist in Guntur: which qualifications and registration to check, when to see a cardiologist, and what to expect at a first visit.
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These articles are general health information and do not replace a consultation with your own doctor. Kamalakar Heart Centre, Life Hospital, Old Club Road, Kothapet, Guntur — OPD Mon–Sat, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
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