Shukla Cardiac Center

• Medical History Review: The cardiologist will ask about your personal and family medical history, including any heart-related issues, other health conditions, and lifestyle factors.
• Physical Examination: The doctor will perform a physical exam, which may include listening to your heart and lungs, checking your blood pressure, and assessing your overall health.
• Discussion of Symptoms: Be prepared to discuss any symptoms you’re experiencing, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations.
• Diagnostic Tests: Depending on your symptoms and history, the cardiologist might recommend tests.

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• Maintain a Healthy Weight: Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight helps reduce the risk of heart disease. Balance calorie intake with physical activity.

• Quit Smoking: If you smoke, quitting is one of the most significant steps you can take to improve heart health.

• Limit Alcohol: Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all. For women, that means up to one drink per day, and for men, up to two drinks per day.

• Manage Stress: Practice stress-reducing techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, or yoga. Find healthy ways to cope with stress.

• Get Enough Sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night. Poor sleep can contribute to heart problems.

• Monitor Blood Pressure and Cholesterol: Regularly check your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Follow your doctor’s recommendations for managing these.

• Stable Conditions: If your heart condition is stable and well-managed, you might see your cardiologist every 6 to 12 months.
• New or Changing Symptoms: If you’re experiencing new or worsening symptoms, or if your condition is newly diagnosed, more frequent visits (every 3 to 6 months) might be necessary.
• Chronic Conditions: For chronic conditions requiring ongoing management, regular check-ups every 3 to 6 months may be advised to monitor your condition and adjust treatment as needed.
• Post-Surgery or Procedure: After heart surgery or a procedure, you might need to see your cardiologist more frequently initially, with visits tapering off as you recover.

• Chest Pain or Discomfort: This can feel like pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center or left side of the chest. It might last for a few minutes or come and go.
• Shortness of Breath: Especially if it occurs with or without chest pain, or if it happens suddenly and severely.
• Pain in Other Areas: Discomfort or pain in the arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach can be related to heart problems.
• Nausea or Lightheadedness: Unexplained nausea, vomiting, or feeling lightheaded or faint, especially in combination with other symptoms.
• Sweating: Profuse sweating without a clear reason, especially if combined with chest discomfort.
• Irregular Heartbeat: Sudden or severe palpitations, fluttering, or racing of the heart.
• Swelling: Swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet, especially if sudden or severe.
• Fatigue: Extreme fatigue or weakness, especially if it is sudden and not related to physical exertion.
• Sudden or Severe Headache: A sudden, severe headache or pain if accompanied by other symptoms like difficulty speaking, vision changes, or weakness.