Dr Pavan Kumar, head of the department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Dr Balabhai Nanavati Hospital, also heads the Telemedicine Centre at the hospital, the largest in western India. He joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the prevention and treatment of heart diseases, cardiac surgeries and telemedicine.
Q. Cardiac surgeries are risky, what is the success rate in heart surgery? Asked by: Meenakshi
A. No not any more. Success rate depends upon kind of surgery like slandered elective coronary bypass surgery will have above 99% success rate. Do not be afraid of heart surgery. If correct surgeon is chosen.
Q. Are heart diseases hereditary? Asked by: Priya
A. Some of them.
Q. What special precaution are advised for type 2 Diabetes? There are too many contradictions in the recommendation on diet. Will fiber alone give the nutrient to the body? Asked by: sundar1950in
A. No, but you have to take sugar free diabetic diet. Consult a good dietician.
Q. Is aspirin half a tablet a day a good prophylactic to a heart ailment? Asked by: sundar1950in
A. Benefits are more than risks but if you have any bleeding tendencies like gastric ulcer better no to take. Get your full check up done first.
Q. The cost of treating a heart problem, itself could cause a heart problem, is the joke. How far is the truth from this statement? Asked by: sundar1950in
A. Choose the doctor who is sympathetic and considerate towards your financial problems. We can help you in Mumbai.
Q. Has telemedicine a legal recognition in our country. How does it work. How to get drugs without a written prescription? Asked by: sundar1950in
A. Yes Go to our website - www.bnhtmcentre.com
Q. Can mental worries damage the heart? Asked by: sundar1950in
A. Yes
Q. Has the minimum invasive surgeries made a Cardiac operation safer? Asked by: sundar1950in
A. No
Q. How to overcome the apprehension that if you go for a Tread mill test at age sixty, the result will get a reflection of Blood vessels block and you being asked to go in for angiogram? Asked by: sundar1950in
A. They are very safe tests. Nothing to fear.
Q. Is a slightly higher (140/85) BP level in the age of sixty a sign of possible heart problem? Asked by: sundar1950in
A. No. But get your full cardiac check up done.
Q. Is there a relation between heart problems and blood sugar? Asked by: vivaan
A. Yes. Diabetic is known risk factor for coronary heart disease.
Q. How does one know if they have a heart disease or if they are prone to one? Asked by: Rahul
A. Please get your cardiac check up done.
Q. My Recent heart test results are as follows: Total cholesterol photometry 156 mg percent HDL Cholesterol - direct photometry 28 mg ldl Cholesterol - Direct Photometry 78 mg percent Triglycerides Photometry 166 mg percent tc/ hdl Cholesterol Ratio calculated 5.6 ratio ldl / hdl ratio calculated 2.8 ratio vldl Cholesterol Calculated 33.2 mg percent I did these tests as I have tendency of pain in my chest regularly. Please suggest on this. Asked by: Sandeep
A. How old are you. Get your Echo Cardiography and Exercise test done to find out about cause of Chest pain and see heart specialists. Or you can contact us. At Lilavati Hospital, between 3.30 to 5.30pm on Monday -Wednesday-Friday Gf OPD Room-23.
Q. Can my Mitral valve be repaired? Asked by: Ron
A. Yes, You can contact us with all reports at At Nanavati Hospital,Vile Parle (W), Mumbai Sat- bet. 5- 8pm New OPD.
Q. What are the risks of valve surgery? Asked by: Nandini
A. They are very safe surgeries normally in experienced hands.
Q. How long do I have to do incentive spirometry after an open heart surgery? Asked by: lovely
A. One month.
Q. Do, in any way, low white blood cells and low hemoglobin count lead to heart problems? Asked by: prakesh
A. Anemia leads to angina.
Q. How can one keep the heart in a good condition? Asked by: Mukta
A. Moderate level of exercise and healthy low cholesterol diet
Q. How long does heart surgery generally take? Asked by: Vishal
A. 4 - 6 hours.
Q. Will I have a problem with depression after a heart surgery? Asked by: Vishal
A. Usually I get a psychiatrist attached to such patients who will take care of them.
Q. Dr Pavan sir, please provide me your email id. Asked by: Alka Gadgil..
A. [email protected] / [email protected]
Q. My mother has been suggested for angiography. Please guide. Asked by: rohit
A. Yes please go ahead. We do at Lilavati hospital & Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai Charges are bet Rs. 12,000/- to 20,000/-
Q. Sir My dad has been advised Heart bypass surgery. What do I do? Asked by: Sneha
A. You can contact me on Website : www.heartsurgeonindia.org Mobile : 09820297125 / 09820182000 At Lilavati Hospital, between 3.30 to 5.30pm on Monday -Wednesday-Friday Gf OPD Room-23.
Q. Is job stress is one of the factor of heart disease? Asked by: leela
A. Yes.
Q. Are asthma patients more prone to heart disease? Asked by: neha
A. No.
Q. How does one know if they have a heart disease or if they are prone to one? Asked by: Rahul
A. Get your cardiac check up done to know about your heart condition.
Q. Sir, is there any advanced medicine to avoid bypass surgery? Asked by: Nafisa Sawant
A. No. They are none- bypass surgery is very safe.
Q. What are the first aid steps to be taken on a heart attack? Asked by: mamta
A. Lie down and relax. Take Tab. Disprin water dissolvable Tab. Sorbitrate under tongue, 5mg, and contact heart specialist immediately for transfer to hospital.
Q. What you as a cardiac surgeon are looking forward to in terms of technology advancements/medical innovations in next few years in tackling with Cardiac problems? Asked by: Pavan
A. Minimally invasive procedures. Genetic modulations.
Q. What Causes a Blocked Artery? Asked by: Veda
A. Cholesterol deposits and clot on the plaque rupture.
Q. My six year friend has a hole in the heart. Does she need a surgery? Asked by: rohina
A. What kind of hole
Q. How long does it take to recover from heart surgery? Asked by: suchi
A. 4 - 6 weeks
Q. What are the symptoms of heart attack? How do we know that our heart has been attacked? Asked by: Sandeep
A. Prolonged Chest pain, Sweating, Choking sensation.
Q. Does minimally invasive surgery reduce the amount of pain from conventional open-heart surgery? Asked by: suchi
A. Yes.
Q. I am 27 Years old from New Delhi and I have been to a physician here he diagnosed me with Gastro. And Yes I am a gastric. Asked by: Sandeep
A. What is the question? Not clear.
Q. What types of heart disease are treated with surgery? Asked by: suchi
A. More than 50 types.
Q. Which is the best cooking oil to keep low cholesterol in diet? Asked by: Sandeep
A. Olive Oil.
Q. Do, in any way, low white blood cells and low hemoglobin count lead to heart problems? Asked by: prakesh
A. Anemia.
Q. How risky is bypass surgery? Asked by: Vishal
A. 99 percent safe. Already answered.
Q. Sometimes, due to the hectic schedule we are not able to exercise. So, does walking while doing daily chores at home or climbing the stairs in the house, work as a substitute for exercise? Asked by: Neha
A. Yes. 45 min. a day is enough.
Q. What's the best diet to maintain low cholesterol. Asked by: Sandeep
A. Meet a dietician.
Q. Sir, used to read your name in newspapers. I like to ask what is main Benefits of Bypass surgery at the age of 50? Asked by: Rajesh
A. You can consult me for detailed discussions.
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