Dr. Sujit Sawadatkar - Cardiologist in Kharadi, Pune on the occasion of  'Heart failure awareness week' shares some Tips to Manage and Protect Heart.

5 Tips to manage and protect heart | Dr. Sujit Sawadatkar | Heart Specialist Kharadi

Which are
If you are having BP / Diabetes, get regular Heart health screening
  • ECG, 2D Echo, Nt-pro BNP are test which can show your heart health
Stick to your medication as prescribed by your doctor
  • Set a daily reminder on your mobile to take your medication
Eat a heart healthy diet:
  • Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, & low-fat dairy products. Eat less salt, saturated fat & added sugar
  • Avoid substance abuse: If you smoke, quit & abstain from drinking alcohol
Activity/ Rehabilitation
  • Walking is the safest form of exercise that helps to improve heart function
  • As long as tolerable, start walking for 10-15 mins, for 3-5 times/week
  • Maintain a healthy weight Record your weight on a regular basis.
  • Control Stress Listen to music, Make time for hobbies, Sleep better, Laugh it out
Low Sodium Diet
  • Use ginger, garlic, onion, lemon juice, and pepper to substitute salt in food
  • Avoid processed and preserved food
  • Select foods wisely with low sodium content labels
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