The Beating Heart Blogs
Welcome to The Beating Heart Blogs by Dr. Dhiren Shah. Stretched over many years, with over a few hundred pages of posts and content, The Beating Heart Blogs is one of the kind. Updated routinely, we bring you the latest patient education information as well as the latest medical techniques, practices and know-hows here.
Who needs TAVI & TAVR ?
Who needs TAVI & TAVR ? TAVI/ TAVR is a minimal invasive procedure hence, one can avoid the risk of open heart surgery.TAVI/ TAVR is needed in case of severe aortic stenosis (narrowing of the arterial valve).The complications of major surgeries (open heart...
Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Benefits of cardiac rehabilitation: Healthier life and habitsStrengthening heart and bodyReducing stressImprove blood flowReduced risk of future heart diseaseRelieves symptoms of heart problems, like chest pain Heart Surgery Guide is an Amazing and truly Epic...
Importance of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Importance of Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac rehabilitation is a program designed by the specialized professionals to help patients who recently suffered from any cardiac diseases like heart failure, heart attack or any heart related surgery. It even reduces the...
Did you know about this interesting heart fact?
Did you know about this interesting heart fact? Your heart's aorta has the same dimeter as a garden hose ! #dhirenshah#healthyheart#hearthealth#heartfacts#cardiacsurgery
Did you know that a heart surgery patient can also enjoy adventures?
Did you know that a heart surgery patient can also enjoy adventures? Follow this page for one such patient's adventure video coming soon.www.dhirenshah.in#hearthealth#heartsurgery#dhirenshah#cardiacsurgery
9th Heart Transplant Successfully Completed
DR. DHIREN SHAH WRITES I am proud to share the success story in both English and Gujarati for the 9th heart transplant performed by me and my cardiac surgery team at CIMS Hospital in July 2019.THE HEART TRANSPLANT STORY15 year old brain-dead boy keeps 42 year old...
Know what a heathy cardiac diet should NOT include and make a healthy choice.
Know what a heathy cardiac diet should NOT include and make a healthy choice. Trans Fats - Fried, processed and fast foods - increases plaque build up & cholesterol Sodium - We typically eat twice the daily requirement of sodium - Causes high blood pressure...
Know what a heathy cardiac diet should include and make your heart happy.
Know what a heathy cardiac diet should include and make your heart happy. Fibers - 5-10 Grams can reduce cholesterol by 3%. And can help lower the blood pressure. Fruits & Vegetables - Can help you reduce the risk of heart problems by 4%. Omega 3 Fatty acids -...
Stress, anxiety and depression have some actual physical effects on your heart, know how!
Stress, anxiety and depression have some actual physical effects on your heart, know how! Causes fat cells to convert in to cholesterol. Causes irregular heartbeats & palpitations. Platelets tend to become sticky & deposit in arteries. Raises the blood...
Post Surgery Guide by Dr. Dhiren Shah
DR. DHIREN SHAH WRITES The Post Surgery Guide Video made based on high patient demand.THE POST SURGERY GUIDE VIDEOThis pre, and post heart surgery guide by Dr. Dhiren Shah. Due to high request for a Hindi video this has been created to help our patients and their...
Landmark TAVI/TAVR procedure done on a conscious sedation.
DR. DHIREN SHAH WRITES Recently completed a landmark TAVI/TAVR procedure done on a conscious sedation by Dr. Dhiren Shah and Dr. Keyur Parikh at CIMS Hospital in Ahmedabad.THE TAVI & TAVR "AWAKE" CASELandmark TAVI/TAVR procedure done on a conscious sedation by Dr....
Here is how orange beneficial for your heart health.
Here is how orange beneficial for your heart health. Orange juice is rich in an antioxidant called Hespridin, which improves blood vessel function and reduce the heart disease risk#hearthealth#healthyheart#oranges#dhirenshah#ahmedabad
TAVI on High Risk 72 Year Old using MYVAL successful!
DR. DHIREN SHAH WRITES The best results possible! Successfully and expertly completed a TAVI on High Risk 72 Year Old using MYVAL!THE TAVI HIGH RISK STORYToday, a TAVI procedure was performedin on a high risk patient aged 72 years, who had severe aortic stenosis post...
Know how are the apples beneficial for your heart health.
Know how are the apples beneficial for your heart health. Apple are packed with pectin which is a soluble that blocks the cholesterol from getting absorbed and increases its use by the body rather than storing them. Peels of the apple are rich in polyphenols,...
Curry leaves are beneficial for your heart, here’s how!
Curry leaves are beneficial for your heart, here's how! Curry leaves are rich sources of antioxidants which prevent the oxidation of bad cholesterol (LDL) and in turn increases the levels of good cholesterol (HDL) in our blood. This help in preventions of heart...
Here’s a surprising fact about the human heart. Did you know this?
Here's a surprising fact about the human heart. Did you know this? EVERY DAY, YOUR HEART BEATS ABOUT 1 LAKH TIMES, SENDING 7,570 LITERS OF BLOOD THROUGH OUT YOUR BODY. #funfact#humanheart#heart#organ#hearthealth#healthyyou
Did you know this?
Did you know this? A good laugh can send 20% more blood flowing through your entire body. One study found that when people watched a funny movie, blood flow increased. That's why laughter is a great antidote to stress....
What is artherosclerosis?
What is artherosclerosis? Artherosclerosis is a condition in which the arteries of the heart harden & narrow down restricting the blood flow through the body. Factors such as high blood pressure, smoking and high cholesterol causes a damage to the internal walls...
