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We were taught that a heart attack means crushing chest pain, sweating, left arm discomfort… But reality inside our hospitals is very different.In India, thousands are dying without a single episode of chest pain. ✅ Silent Heart AttackA heart attack where the patient feels no chest pain.Sometimes they only feel:•
Ending 2025 at the Peak: The Highest Cardiac Surgery Volume of My Journey So Far As 2025 comes to a close, this month stands as a defining milestone in my professional journey.82+ adult cardiac surgeries in December — the highest ever performed by me, and the highest monthly volume in
In India, the most dangerous sentence is:“Gas hoga… thoda Eno le lo.” This one sentence has killed thousands. Every day we see patients arriving late because they thought chest burning or upper stomach pain was just acidity.By the time they reach the hospital, their artery is already blocked, and heart
✅ Because LIMA is not a vein.LIMA is a living artery. 💡 What makes LIMA so special? ✅ 1. It is naturally designed for high pressure & high flowThis artery supplies the chest wall every second of life.When connected to the heart, it delivers strong, consistent blood for decades. ✅
Most people think heart attacks happen suddenly.But medicine shows something shocking: ⏰ Maximum heart attacks happen between 3 AM – 10 AM. Why early morning?Because the human body is wired in a way that increases risk during these hours. ✅ The ScienceIn early morning:• Blood pressure rises sharply• Heart rate
By Dr. Devraj Kumar | Senior Cardiac Surgeon and Head ctvs 🚪 The Future Is No Longer ‘Either–Or’. It’s ‘Both–And’. For decades, cardiac treatment has lived in two separate worlds:• Open-heart surgery — precise, durable, but invasive.• Catheter-based interventions — minimally invasive, faster recovery, but often limited in scope. Hybrid
In recent years, massage chairs have become a popular “wellness hack.” Advertisements promise stress relief, improved blood circulation, and even “cardiovascular benefits”—often suggesting that 15 minutes in a massage chair is as good as a brisk walk. As a cardiac surgeon with decades of experience, let me tell you clearly:👉
In modern cardiac surgery, some truths are too powerful to ignore — yet often overlooked.One such truth is this:👉 Total Arterial Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) is not just an advanced option — it is the gold standard for long-term survival and graft durability. And yet, despite overwhelming evidence and
— By Dr. Devraj Kumar, Senior Cardiac Surgeon For years, we’ve been told to “check our cholesterol.”If it’s normal, we breathe a sigh of relief. 👉 But here’s the catch — normal cholesterol doesn’t always mean a healthy heart.There’s a silent player that often goes unnoticed: Triglycerides. 🔸 The Silent
Heart attacks rarely strike like thunder.Most of the time, your heart whispers first — subtle signs that are often dismissed as “gas,” “fatigue,” or “just age.” But these whispers are your golden warning window. According to ACC/AHA & JACC guidelines, up to 80% of acute coronary events are preceded by