Who We Are

India’s pioneer patient-led organisation working on cardiovascular disease (CVD)

Started as India’s first heart patient support group on Facebook in 2020

Founded and managed by heart patients and caregivers

Registered NGO under Section-8

Tax Exempted under 80G & 12A

Registered under CSR-1

2700+ members, including 20+ doctors and health professionals

One-third of members are women, with the majority falling between the ages of 25 and 45

The most active members are in Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and Chennai

To Seek Help

1. Mujhe Bai aur karvat badalte hi achanak Bai side mai teevr durd hota hai,Maine,ECG,exra,blood janch karvai hai sab normal aaya hai,mai kya karu,please help 

2. Bypass  surgery k baad  kya life  time  k  liye  blood  thiner  lena  pdta  h 

3. Hi all, Can anyone provide any information on cardiomegaly? During general check while X-RAY, radiologist told me about my enlarged heart. Post that I underwent a complete heart check up ECG & Echo as suggested by the cardiologist and everything was normal. Since then I am monitoring my blood pressure and all the time it has come normal. Do I need to worry in this case? Also, do I need to do some more tests to understand my heart condition? Any leads would be helpful.  

4. I had Angioplasty  on 4th July 2023 ,with three stents. Presently taking Clopitab 75 MG morning, Ecosprin 75mg afternoon and Rosuvas 2.5mg night. Next day after the procedure had gum bleeding  so trikabid or some such named medicatio was changed to clopitab. Have had gum bleeding but stopped now, had haziness in the left eye but with Multiplexe it has improved . Now have skin thinning issue , application of moisturizer  and creams are helping. Want to know are these side effects of the medication.  How long does one take these medication aft e r Angioplasty???? 

5. Hi, I am 29 years old, my height is 5’7 and over the years I have gained weight upto 91 Kgs. Due to a stressful worklife and also laziness I’ve not been able to reduce it. However I do intend to be serious about it soon. Currently the only fitness regime I am able to do is walk 5000 steps in a day or at Max 5kms, all these are within office hours. Since the past few weeks while walking back home I feel shortness of breath, I’ve had anxiety issues ever since I started working which is since past 5-6 years and I feel fatigued in the morning after waking up and after coming back from work. I did an ECG test in 2021 after I had a long Covid, and it was normal. Would like to know are there any tests that I should get done. Also I smoke on and off, been off it for the last 2 weeks. Thanks a ton 

6. Hello, I am 77 years old and recently during annual check up, ECG & TMT first time showed Left branch bundle block ( LBBB) which was subsequently confirmed by stress echo test. Can learned members guide me on this and whether the condition be reversed by medication/ yoga/ specific exercise? Thanks. 

7. Hi..May I ask you to guide me..I have my brother aged 53..Non Diabetic ,Non alcoholic has 30/to-40/ percent mid lad block..carotied artery is also narrowing…this is revealed thru CT Angio..Through Diet management..got LDL levels less than 100.. Currently on Bp medication only.. Is blood thinner..required at this stage.. Can he reverse his blockages? Their is a strong cardiac family history.. 

8. Which medical insurance is good , any idea?

9. hi can u please duggest what is rhe meaning of high TNI and BNP mean. my mother has 0.10ng/ml TNI. and BNP 979 pg/ml. she is in ICU and being looked at.. but i live in US n so im seeking information.. if anyone can guide I’ll be very grateful🙏 

10. Can anyone in this forum suggest whether unlike Angiography, are there any non-invasive procedures to check blockages in heart? 

11. Thank u all for your support and knowledge shared. very grateful🙏 please do continue to keep my mom in ur prayers🙏 Thank you again. Doctors have advised angiography basis which they will take next steps 

To Offer Help

1. I had a blockage of 80% in one of the artery. I was unable to walk for 200 mts.. but with Walk and lifestyle changes now I walk upto 10kms and can climb stairs upto 3rd floor without any problem… 

2. Its better to go wd prescription of your cardiologist and not look for any other medication on internet 

3. Yes, I feel you should check with your cardiologist. It is not only the thinner but other parameters to be taken into account. 

4. Also, don’t count your steps in office hours. Advisable is that you should walk for 5000 steps or 5 km is a go so that your main and parallel arteries remain open. 

5. Instead of CT Coronary Angiography better go with TMT.. it will give you first level idea. TMT will show in case your blockage is around 70% or above. Knowing calcium score is not that important.  CT has its side effects too. 

6. Check near you if any hospital doing calcium score test. A calcium score test uses a CT machine to scan your heart. Areas in your coronary arteries that have calcification show up on the scan. This way you can identify any blockage in arteries. 

7. Thank U very much . I have started  Ayurvedic medicines  too and they tell me after three months , they will get my reports done again to check the progress. 

8. I’ve been taking my medication for more than 3.5 years now. My doctor emphasizes that these medications are essential for prolonging life and preventing cardiac issues. Trusting my doctor’s advice, I adhere to my medication schedule. 

9. Yes, many times medications have side effects in different ways. I’ve experienced many such side effects after I had my angioplasty. Whenever you visit your cardiologist, talk to him or her about these. I’m hopeful that they’ll suggest supplements or modifications in the course of medicine that might help. These side effects vary from individual to individual. In my case, for the first six months, I had a lot of surprises, but it settled later. Even after three years, my body reacts differently to common things like the common cold, flu, and throat infections. I think that, in some way, after recovery and with medications, the body starts behaving differently. It may be different, but I’m hopeful you’ll figure out a way to deal with it. Just stay positive and be watchful. It’ll get better with time. 

10. Since your BMI is a bit on the higher side, it would be great if you could create a balanced diet and workout routine. It’s important to find something that’s not too stressful and that you can stick to consistently. The goal should be to shed the weight slowly—it might seem like it’s taking a while, but trust me, it’s really worth it in the long run! Taking small and consistent steps is the key to lasting changes. 

11. I think it would be a good idea if you could please get your general full body blood test and lipid profile tested. Once you have the results,  discuss them with a general physician doctor, just to ensure everything’s within the normal range. And if anything seems off in your lipid profile, it might be best to have a conversation with a cardiologist, just so you can understand what steps to take next. Regarding your everyday activities, a walk at moderate pace for around 30-40 minutes a day can do improve heart health,  without stressing your body too much. And remember, staying away from smoking is super important. It’s a major no-no if you’re looking to stay healthy and keep your heart in good shape. 

Ram Khandelwal

Founder & Director

Heart Attack Survivor

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Aditi Khandelwal

Co-founder & Director

Caregiver of A Heart Attack Survivor

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