Plain-English heart-health articles and patient case studies by Dr Kamalakar Kosaraju, Interventional Cardiologist at Kamalakar Heart Centre, Guntur.https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/en-inhttps://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/what-causes-heart-blockages-risk-factors/https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/what-causes-heart-blockages-risk-factors/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.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTwhat causes heart blockagesheart blockage risk factorscoronary artery diseasecauses of heart blockageheart blockage symptomsatherosclerosisheart attack preventioncardiologist in gunturDr. Kamalakar Kosarajuhttps://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/diabetes-and-heart-disease-risk/https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/diabetes-and-heart-disease-risk/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.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTdiabetes and heart diseasediabetes and heart disease riskdiabetes and cardiovascular diseasediabetes and coronary artery diseaseheart disease in diabetic patientsdiabetes and heart healthdiabetes heart complicationscardiologist for diabetes patientsheart specialist in gunturcardiologist in gunturDr. Kamalakar Kosarajuhttps://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/cardiac-rehab-exercises-after-open-heart-surgery/https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/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.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTcardiac rehab exercises after open heart surgerycardiac rehabilitation exercisesexercises after heart surgeryheart surgery recovery exerciseswalking after open heart surgerycardiac rehab exercises at homecardiologist gunturDr. Kamalakar Kosarajuhttps://kamalakarheartcentre.com/case-study/coronary-angioplasty-stent-elderly-patient/https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/case-study/coronary-angioplasty-stent-elderly-patient/An anonymised educational case: how recurring chest pain and breathlessness in an elderly patient were evaluated, and how coronary artery disease was treated with angioplasty and stent placement.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTcoronary angioplasty case studycoronary artery diseasecoronary stent placementchest pain evaluationcoronary angiographyheart care for elderly patientsDr. Kamalakar Kosarajuhttps://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/heart-treatment-in-guntur/https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/heart-treatment-in-guntur/Heart treatment in Guntur explained: warning signs, the tests a cardiologist may advise, treatment options, and the services and fees at Kamalakar Heart Centre.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTheart treatment in Gunturheart doctor in Gunturangioplasty in Gunturheart checkup in Gunturcardiologist in GunturKamalakar Heart CentreDr. Kamalakar Kosarajuhttps://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/medical-emergency-heart-attack-first-aid/https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/medical-emergency-heart-attack-first-aid/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.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTmedical emergencyheart attack first aidemergency heart careCPR stepsaspirin for heart attackclopidogrelisosorbide dinitratechest pain emergencycardiologist in GunturDr. Kamalakar Kosarajuhttps://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/angiography-procedure-preparation-risks-recovery/https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/angiography-procedure-preparation-risks-recovery/What a coronary angiography is, how to prepare, what happens during the test, its risks and recovery — and how it differs from angioplasty.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTangiography in Gunturangiography treatment in Gunturcoronary angiographyheart blockage testangiography procedureangiography risksinterventional cardiologist in GunturKamalakar Heart CentreDr. Kamalakar Kosarajuhttps://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/coronary-angioplasty-stent-insertion-guide/https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/coronary-angioplasty-stent-insertion-guide/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.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTcoronary angioplasty in Gunturstent insertion in Gunturangioplasty treatment in Gunturheart blockage treatment in Gunturcoronary artery diseaseinterventional cardiologist in GunturKamalakar Heart CentreDr. Kamalakar Kosarajuhttps://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/best-food-habits-for-a-healthy-heart/https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/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.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTheart healthy dietbest foods for heart healthdiet after heart surgerydiet after stent placementlow cholesterol dietheart disease preventionIndian heart dietcardiologist diet advice GunturDr. Kamalakar Kosarajuhttps://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/ecg-vs-2d-echo-vs-tmt-heart-tests-explained/https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/ecg-vs-2d-echo-vs-tmt-heart-tests-explained/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.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTECG vs 2D Echo vs TMTheart tests in GunturECG test2D echocardiographyTMT testcardiac diagnosisheart checkupheart screeningcoronary artery disease diagnosisDr. Kamalakar Kosarajuhttps://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/heart-failure-signs-treatment/https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/heart-failure-signs-treatment/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.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTheart failure symptoms treatmentheart failure signsheart failure Indiaweak heart pumpheart failure managementcongestive heart failurecardiologist gunturDr. Kamalakar Kosarajuhttps://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/high-cholesterol-india-diet-management/https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/high-cholesterol-india-diet-management/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.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThigh cholesterol Indiacholesterol management dietlipid profile testcholesterol foods avoidheart healthy Indian dietdyslipidemiacholesterol treatmentDr. Kamalakar Kosarajuhttps://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/summer-heat-heart-health-tips/https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/summer-heat-heart-health-tips/Summer heat strains your heart through dehydration and blood pressure changes. Learn how to protect your heart during Indian summers with practical tips.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTsummer heat heart healthheart care summer tipsheat stroke heart riskdehydration heartcardiologist gunturcardiac care summerheart health tipsDr. Kamalakar Kosarajuhttps://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/7-warning-signs-heart-attack-never-ignore/https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/7-warning-signs-heart-attack-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.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTheart attack warning signssigns of heart attackearly signs of heart attacksilent heart attack symptomsheart attack symptoms in men and womenchest pain causesheart attack symptoms gunturemergency cardiac care gunturDr. Kamalakar Kosarajuhttps://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/dr-kamalakar-kosaraju-cardiologist-in-guntur/https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/dr-kamalakar-kosaraju-cardiologist-in-guntur/Profile of Dr. Kamalakar Kosaraju, interventional cardiologist in Guntur: qualifications, registration, and the tests and procedures available at Kamalakar Heart Centre.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTcardiologist in gunturheart specialist in gunturangioplasty doctor in gunturangiogram in gunturpacemaker implantation in gunturecg test in gunturheart hospital in gunturDr. Kamalakar Kosarajuhttps://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-heart-specialist-in-guntur/https://kamalakarheartcentre.com/blog/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.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTheart specialist gunturcardiologist gunturheart doctorcardiac carecardiologyheart checkupheart health tipsDr. Kamalakar Kosaraju