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Essential Habits for a Healthy Heart: Preventing Cardiac Disease
Your heart deserves expert care. Consult Dr Ghulam Sarwar, an experienced cardiac surgeon in Lahore, to adopt preventive habits that protect your heart and reduce the need for surgery.
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Guidance from a Leading Heart Surgeon, Dr Ghulam Sarwar
Protect your heart health with guidance from Dr Ghulam Sarwar, a leading cardiac surgeon specialising in minimally invasive heart procedures (MICS)
Essential Heart Tests for Early Detection and Prevention
Early detection saves lives. By regular monitoring, you can prevent severe heart conditions
and reduce the need for complex cardiac surgery.
Annual Physical Examination
Schedule yearly checkups to monitor your heart health. The test may include ECGs, echocardiograms, and blood work.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Regularly track your blood pressure to prevent heart strain, heart disease, and stroke.
Cholesterol Screening
Monitor cholesterol levels to reduce artery blockages and the risk of heart surgery, such as CABG.
Blood Sugar Testing
Keep blood sugar balanced to protect your heart and blood vessels.
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
Detect irregular heart rhythms and conditions requiring advanced cardiac care.
Stress Tests
Recommended by Dr Ghulam Sarwar to assess your heart under exertion and identify potential candidates for minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
Body Mass Index (BMI) Monitoring
Maintain a healthy BMI to lower heart disease risk and reduce the need for complex heart surgery.
Lifestyle Counseling
Get guidance on diet, exercise, smoking cessation, stress management, and sleep habits to prevent heart complications.
Medication Management
Follow your prescribed medication plan and attend all follow-ups with Dr Ghulam Sarwar to ensure optimal heart health.
How To Prepare For Heart Surgery Safely
Pre-Cardiac Treatment Care
Before your procedure, follow these essential steps to support a safe and smooth recovery:
Medical Evaluations
Complete all recommended tests, including ECG, echocardiogram, and blood work, before surgery.
Medication Adjustments
Inform your heart specialist about all medications and supplements.
Dietary Guidelines
Eat light, nutritious meals; fasting may be required 8 to 12 hours before the heart surgery.
Stress Management
Practice meditation and breathing techniques to stabilise your blood pressure and heart rate.
Avoid Smoking & Alcohol
Abstain from smoking and alcohol to improve anaesthesia safety and post-surgery recovery.
Maintain Hygiene
Follow pre-operative hygiene protocols to reduce infection risk.
Arrange Post-Op Support
Plan transportation and assistance after surgery.
Rest Well
A well-rested body promotes faster healing.
Heart Surgery Recovery: Essential Steps for a Safe Healing
Post-Cardiac Treatment Care
Adhere to these recovery practices for optimal heart recovery:
Rest and Recovery
Allow sufficient rest and avoid strenuous activity during the recovery period.
Take Prescribed Medications
Follow dosage instructions to manage pain and prevent complications from the surgery.
Attend Follow-Up Appointments
Regular checkups monitor recovery and detect any post-surgical issues early.
Maintain a Heart-Healthy Diet
Adopt a low-fat, low-salt diet to support heart function and prevent future procedures.
Gentle Physical Activity
Gradually resume light activity, such as walking, as guided by Dr Ghulam Sarwar.
Monitor Symptoms
Report chest pain, irregular heartbeat, or shortness of breath immediately.
Avoid Smoking and Alcohol
These delay healing and increase the risk of heart complications.
Practice Stress Management
Practice relaxation techniques like meditation or light exercise to promote long-term cardiac health.