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Top 10 Heart Checkup Tests Everyone Over 30 Should Do
Top 10 Heart Checkup Tests Everyone Over 30 Should Do

Top 10 Heart Checkup Tests Everyone Over 30 Should Do

The recent past has seen a considerable amount of increase in heart diseases, not just in India but across the globe. Showing a casual approach to heart care and stressful lifestyles have been the key causes. What is more alarming is that even healthy youths are vulnerable to heart attacks.

Why should I worry about heart disease when I am perfectly healthy? This is where most of us make a mistake by not realising that heart diseases can impact you without any prior symptoms at all! Having said that, there is no need to panic as staying aware and taking preventive measures can save a lot of problems.

This article gives us crucial information on cardiac tests recommended after 30.

Top 10 Heart Checkup Tests

It is important to take care of your heart even if your heart is healthy. It becomes even more imperative once you cross 30. There are some simple tests which you can take up to begin with and maintain frequency at regular intervals to understand where you stand with respect to your heart health.

Types Reason
Blood Pressure check Detects early possibilities of Hypertension, which is one of the key contributors to heart diseases.
Blood Sugar level check Detects any possibility of Diabetes, another major contributor to heart diseases.
Lipid Profile Reports HDL, LDL and Triglyceride levels, which contribute to blockages in arteries.
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein Indicates possibilities of any inflammation that can contribute to future cardiac issues.
ECG (Electrocardiogram) Checks heart rhythms, including electrical activity
Echocardiogram (2D or 3D Echo) Helps in checking the pumping strength and major valve functions of the heart
TMT or Treadmill test Indicates your heart's response to high physical activity.
Thyroid test Indicates the imbalance in thyroid hormone levels that can lead to irregular heartbeats.
Coronary Calcium Score Usually done on a cardiologist’s recommendation. Detects early possibilities of plaque formation
Body Mass Index or BMI Measures the level of obesity that puts your heart at high risk.
 

Thanks to a stressful and unorganised lifestyle, today heart diseases can impact your body at any time. However, preventive heart checkup programmes can help catch silent heart problems much earlier than symptoms appear. To support your cause, you need to engage with the best team of cardiologists who can study your heart and give you the clearest and genuine picture. This is where Sagar Hospital leads by example in superior quality heart care with its exemplary facilities and experienced cardiology department.

Remember — after 30, your heart too needs an annual conversation with your cardiologist, just like the other organs of your body.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 
  1. Do I have to wait till I reach 30 to start having regular heart checkups?
    You will do a great job if you can start taking care of your heart even earlier, as the recent The past has seen a phenomenal rise in heart attacks in youth.

  2. How frequently do I need to have a heart checkup?
    At least once, you should have a complete heart checkup.

  3. Is a stress test mandatory for everyone after 30?
    Usually, it is recommended that you suffer from regular discomfort due to high stress. However, it is not a bad idea to include it in your list of heart tests.

  4. Can being overweight impact your heart?
    It surely can, as obesity is one of the key contributors to heart disease.

  5. What does an ECG indicate?
    ECG helps us find out how well your heart is functioning with its electrical activity and rhythms
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