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Dangers of NSAIDs and Anticoagulants for Heart Patients – Get Prescription from Experienced Cardiologists

It’s scary but true that India has emerged as hub of heart diseases since few years which is going to take the shape of epidemic in near future. By the year 2020 heart diseases will be the cause of 1/3rd of total deaths in India. In a recent survey it is found that heart diseases in India occurs 10-15 years earlier than in the west. Thanks to our unhealthy lifestyle, increasing stress and lack of physical activity.But above all, an important cause of heart disease in India is wrong use of blood thinners or better known as Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs

NSAIDs or blood thinners are the most commonly prescribed medicines in case of heart ailments regarding blocked arteries or those who have a history of arterial stroke. They make the blood thinner than its usual form so that it can flow freely through the arteries. However, when it is used regularly in case of any chest pain without proper diagnosis it may lead to prolonged illness.

Any medicine if not taken under proper medical advice may be harmful. In case of anticoagulants the risk is far more as it’s concerned with blood that flows throughout our body. Whenever there is a slight chest pain or exhaustion if we take blood thinners as painkillers, it will just be a relief not a solution. Blood thinners cannot stop heart attacks but delays it making it more risky to handle later.

Dangers of NSAIDs and Anticoagulants for Heart Patients
Dangers of NSAIDs and Anticoagulants for Heart Patients

What are blood thinners? What is their function?

The liquid ‘blood’ is a mixture of proteins, nutrients, enzymes, hormones wastes and gases which makes it thick. The medicines that make the blood thinner than usual so that it can flow freely through arteries and veins are collectively called ‘blood thinners’. They are usually of 2 types’anticoagulants and anti-platelet drugs, like ‘Aspirin’ or ‘Clopidogrel’. These medicines reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.

When are blood thinners prescribed?

Blood Thinners or NSAIDs are prescribed to those who has a history of arterial stroke, in case of heart diseases or blood vessel illness like:

  • An abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation
  • Heart valve surgery
  • Congenital heart defects

Our heart gets the much needed oxygen-rich blood through arteries.Heart attack occurs due to the death of heart muscle resulting from lack of blood supply.

When these arteries get clogged due to plaque or fats, (blockages) blood cannot flow freely through them to reach the heart, chest pain occurs with exhaustion. Blood thinning drugs make the blood thin so that they can pass freely through the clogged arteries. Taking it as a pain killer will kill the pain for the time being but will not repair the clogged arteries. If the blood fails to reach the heart because of the block then the heart muscle will die causing heart attack.

When does the blood thinners harm us?

Blood thinning drugs makes the blood thin but does not cure the clogged arteries for which heart attack occurs. So it can be said, blood thinners are temporary relief but not a permanent solution. It cannot stop heart attack because blood thinners cannot cure the clogged arteries for which angioplasty is the solution. In case of major block a heart bypass is needed.

Along with the usage of blood thinners one needs to maintain a healthy lifestyle so that arteries do not get clogged further. If we fail to do so, the risk increases as because the arteries get more clogged with plague. As one point of time thinning of blood will not help resulting a heart attack.

What are the side effects of blood thinning medicines?

Using blood thinners as a painkiller aggravates problems. By regular use one can be vulnerable to hemorrhages or excessive bleeding as the blood will take time to clot. Blood clotting is a lifesaving factor in case of cuts or bruises. In this case blood loss will be faster which may be fatal for the victim.

Other side effects of using these drugs are

  1. Passing of blood in the urine
  2. Passing of blood in the faeces
  3. Passing of blood while vomiting
  4. Intestinal bleeding
  5. Chest pain or breathlessness
  6. Passing of blood while coughing
  7. Dizziness with severe headache
  8. Muscle weakness
  9. Hair loss
  10. Rashes
  11. In women , heavy blood flow during menstruation

What can be done with it?

Stop taking blood thinners as pain killers.  If there is chest pain or exhaustion go for a health checkup. Chest pain may be due to various reasons; heart ailment, indigestion and many others. Just gulping down pills without knowing the actual reason will never help. But right solution in right time with right step always helps.To nip the problem from the bud don’t gulp down the pills, but get a cardiac checkup and if advised by the doctor go for an angiogram.

Angiogram or CAG is an x-ray image of the arteries to find out if there are any blockages in heart. If any blockage is found proper treatment can be done to get rid of the problem.

Don’t have time to go for a checkup?

One of the important reasons of heart disease as discussed earlier is the increasing amount of stress and workload so much so, that there is no time to get a checkup done when needed. Moreover if an angiogram is prescribed there is no time to go for it.

Desun Hospital at EM Bypass does painless angiogram through radial route and within 6 hours patient is discharged with reports and CD. So long hospital stay is not required at all.

Points to remember:

  • NSAIDs or blood thinning medicines are not painkillers.
  • Blood thinnersshould be used under instructions of an expert.
  • Blood Thinnersare just a temporary relief not a solution in case of ill heart.
  • Sooner or later surgical intervention will be required in case of clogged arteries. Delaying the problem with pills will prove risky.
  • Consumption of blood thinnersas pain killers can have grave effects later.
  • Stop taking blood thinners and get an angiogram done for your safety.

The information shared in the blog is on the basis of internal survey of patient history, done at DESUN over the period of time. It has been found that majority of the patients admitted at DESUN for treatment of heart attack, regularly consumed anticoagulants without expert’s advice.

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Few Good Tips for a Good Sound Sleep

A good sleep is very important for good mind and good health. People who sleep sound are more energetic, agile and good performers at work.

  1. Avoid over-eating, long phone calls, emotional disturbing communication before sleep. Avoid very high protein diet, prefer easy to digest diet, milk etc. Milk induces sleep
  2. Set lights, air-conditioner , Fan/s in proper mode that is comfortable to you
  3. Avoid watching TV working in computer, tablet etc before sleeping time, try complete it 2 hours before the sleeping time
  4. Do not drink much fluids 2 hours before you go to sleep as this may cause you to wake up few times during sleep
  5. Regulate your sleeping time, try maintain it , avoid naps in odd hours
  6. Avoid smoking as it contains nicotine, avoid coffee before sleep as both nicotine and coffee have stimulation impact
  7. Avoid vigorous or much exercise, ashanas, yogas before sleep as some of it may increase your level of alertness, response and energy
  8. Try avoid sleeping with pets as they may awake you often , some people may have allergies from pets
  9. Avoid using strong perfumes , sprays before you sleep, some good light perfume or freshner at times may be soothing

Consult your Doctor if you have continued sleeping disorders, Avoid self-medication. Get your Health Test Done as per Doctor’s Prescription.

In people interest by Desun Hospital & Heart Institute. Desun Hospital and Heart Institute is a multi-specialty hospital in kolkata India and has facilities for a wide range of treatment of various medical conditions. Desun Hospital has a very well organized OPD facility to provide very high-end medical treatment facilities to patients. Patients with various complications do visit Desun Hospital in Kolkata from all over West Bengal and parts of India to get good treatment at very affordable cost. Desun Hospital and Heart Institute has received very positive reviews from patients and their friends and families and many do visit Desun Hospital at times for treatment also give good review of Desun Hospital and Heart Institute to their friends and families in need to good affordable treatment. 

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Good Gym Health Club Hygiene

Most of us work-out either at home, in group or at any health club or gym. We love our health body and mind. There are few instances where we require being more alert.  Some easy good hygiene tips for a good health.

  1. Wash hand before and after work-out
  2. Use different shoes, sneakers, running shoes for work-out and other activities
  3. It is good if we carry a hand-sanitizer liquid that does not require water soap wash every time
  4. Wipe and clean gym equipment that you hold before you use those.
  5. Use gloves while you work-out in gym, health club etc
  6. Take shower as soon as you are prescribed to do so after work-out , do not delay the shower, use soap and water thoroughly
  7. Take good care of your feet, palms, nails
  8. Blemishes or bruises on skin need to be healed as soon as possible. If required take doctor’s advice and prescription medicines
  9. Try most not to share personal items with others

Article in People Interest by Desun Hospital and Heart Institute

Desun Hospital & Heart Institute is a premium health care infrastructure in Kolkata-india. Desun hospital provides high-end medical facility at affordable cost. People and patients in need of medical treatment visit Desun Hospital and Heart Institute from all over Kolkata, West Bengal and parts of India. Desun Hospital also receives medical tourism people. People review Desun Hospital well and also recommend Desun Hospital and Heart Institute to others.  Desun Hospital has also been reviewed well by many online and offline entities. Desun Hospital has excellent 24 Hours medical emergency care facility.

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Desun Hospital & Heart Institute Heart Test

Desun Hospital & Heart Institute is an affordable hospital with low cost high-end heart test facilities. The Heart Test packages at Desun Hospital help patients to know condition of their heart well in advance and help prevents heart attack if patients take care of their heart through doctor prescribed medical ways.

Desun Total Heart Check-Up offers a great combination of tests that can give a good reading of the person’s heart condition and help the person to prevent a heart attack. The Desun Hospital popular heart check includes : ECHO or TMT, Lipid Profile, Blood Sugar (fasting), ECG, HbA1C, Liver Function Test (LFT), Blood Haemogram, Creatinine, TSH and Superspeciality Tests APOA1 & APOB to know chances of Heart Attack. Free Cardiologist Consultation at a very affordable rate.

Many a times there a promotional offers for people benefit and then the tests are done at Desun Hospital and Heart Institute at more reasonable rates.

To Know more on Desun Total Heart Test

Desun Hospital & Heart Institute
Desun More, E M Bypass, Kolkata
Call for Booking: 99039 96804, 90070 55111

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Desun Hospital and Heart Institute

Desun Hospital and Heart Institute is located in Kolkata. Desun is now operating successfully for few years and a lot many people from not only Kolkata but also Parts of West Bengal and India visit Desun Hospital for treatment.

Desun Hospital & Heart Institute offers an array of medical treatment facility alongside good medical care infrastructure.  Specialist doctors, trained nurses, ambulance assistance, deposit free admission and 24 hours emergency admission are facilities that have restored confidence among people far and wide on the hospital.

Desun hospital is located in a very well connected and convenient location on Desun More near kasba Golpark in south of Kolkata. Kasba- Golpark is well networked through public transport like buses, local trains, trains, autos and cabs from different corners of Kolkata and important points in the city where from people who reach Kolkata from parts of West Bengal and India can reach the hospital very easily.

There are many guest houses and accommodations on rent available around Desun hospital & Heart Institute and these provide decent accommodation along with food arrangement for people who visit the hospital from distant areas for quality and affordable medical treatment.

Affordable low cost medical facility in high-end healthcare infrastructure is provided in Desun Hospital and Heart Institute. The administrative department, the patient care and admission depart is very proactive and helping. They are always on their heels to address the requirements of patients and visitors to the earliest.

The health care facilities like equipments, machines, OTs and other patient related things are regularly upgraded , tested and maintained in very good condition to induce the concept of well being more efficiently.

A large number of patients with various medical complications have been treated and most of them refer their friends and relatives for reasonable cost quality treatment to this Kolkata hospital.  Most of the patients are happy about the treatment expense bills that are lower than many hospitals in Kolkata and India.

The OPD department is well organized with large number of doctors, specialist doctors and an active administration and patient care department coordinating all things well.

Desun Hospital & Heart Institute is soon looking forward to expand their network of hospitals in various parts of the country to reach more people and make good medical facilities available to patients.

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New Cath-Lab Inaugurated at Desun Hospital & Heart Institute

The Brand New Cath-Lab at DESUN (Inset: Adjoining Cath-Lab Monitoring Room)

DESUN Hospital & Heart Institute, Eastern India’s leading address in quality healthcare and medical services, opens a new digital Cath-Lab.

This is the 2nd Cath-Lab at DESUN and houses the same state-of-the-art equipment and cutting edge facilities as its predecessor.

Speaking of the new Cath-Lab, Mr. Sajal Dutta, Chairman and Managing Director, said, “This is just a small step in DESUN’s continuing pursuit of excellence and in its relentless endeavor to provide everybody with better quality medical services, at prices that everybody can afford.

DESUN boasts of some of the best medical facilities in Eastern India and a massive infrastructure that is truly unparalleled in the region. With a fully equipped and dedicated Heart Institute and 28 other Multispecialty Departments, DESUN Hospital & Heart Institute is India’s youngest hospital to achieve the prestigious NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) accreditation awarded by the Govt. of India. NABH accreditation is a rare and difficult accomplishment that has been achieved by only a handful of other hospitals till date, such as Escorts (Delhi), Lilavati and Hinduja (Mumbai).

As another mark of its excellence, DESUN Hospital & Heart Institute has been recognized as one of India’s Best Hospitals in a recent nationwide survey conducted by leading national newsmagazine The WEEK in association with reputed market research agency HANSA. DESUN was named among India’s Best Superspeciality Hospitals and again, among the best hospitals of India for Emergency Care.

Opening of the new Digital Cath-Lab is a small step in DESUN’s rapid progress in improving infrastructure and expanding its service portfolio. However, it will make a big difference in the quality and availability of cutting-edge surgical services for millions of those living in Kolkata and its adjoining areas.

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Working Woman’s Office Desk Work-Out for a Good Heart and Healthy You

Reaching office in time, sticking to your computer and leaving work late hardly leaves time for exercising to keep you fit and healthy. Exercising, stretching is very important for a good health, a healthy heart and younger you.

Our study has devised some simple work-outs that you can perform at your work station J

Shoulder: Just rotate your shoulder clock-wise and anti clock-wise 5 times. Then move it up and down 5 times.

Neck: Turn your head Right-Left-Up-Down 5 times

Neck Exercises

Chest: Just push both your arms back and stretch your chest 3 times.

Wrist & Fingers: Extend your hand in front, then hold your fingers with the fingers of the other hand and pull it gently 3 times. Repeat in reverse hands. Stretch your arms and rotate your wrists 5 times, close your fingers tightly and open gently 3 times.

Lower back stretch: Just turn Left and stretch both your arms towards your left. Repeat this with turning Right and arms stretched right. Do it 2 times each side. 

Shoulder Rotation

Waist and back: Just twist from your waist gently left hold it for 15 secs and Twist Right holding it for 15 secs. 6 repetitions on each side.

Legs & Thighs: Sit tall on your chair. Now stretch your leg straight and resting the other leg in normal sitting position. Hold it for 10 secs. Then repeat it in another leg. This is to be done 3 times each leg.

Arms shaping: Take your full water bottle. Hold it with both hands and stretch out your arms. Pull it up strait, then, pull it above your head and now pull it back for your triceps. Keep your body straight and sit tall. Do it 5 times.  

Leg & Thigh Stretch on Chair

Tummy: Hold your water bottle with both hands and arms stretched. Pull it back and stretch your tummy by sitting tall and straight. Then, come down towards your knee and hold yourself for 5 secs. Repeat 10 times.

Ankles: Rotate your ankles in clock-wise and anti-clock-wise direction 5 times each ankle.

Now take a deep breath, release it gently and just for for a 3 mins walk around your office, floor or station. 

Come back to your desk again take a deep breath then release it gently and resume your work

Healthy - Beautiful & In Shape at work

Do not do these exercises with full stomach, during any kind of medical condition that prohibits work-outs for any part or whole of the body.

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