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

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