World Heart Day: Decode the common heart tests for a healthy life

Fast-paced life has increased stress levels and hypertension, and put our hearts at risk. The changing lifestyle over the past two decades have put the Indian heart at extreme risk, making cardiovascular diseases (CVD) a national healthcare challenge. 

India, known as the global cardiac capital, has a cardiovascular disease death rate of 272 per lakh population. A recent study states that in India, around 41% patients have low levels of good cholesterol, while a greater patient populatio .. 

This protein is produced when there is inflammation within your body. So a positive HsC-reactive test indicates that there is some inflammation in the body. If it is in the arteries, chances of cardiac disease, heart attack, and stroke increases. It also helps to indicate cholesterol levels. It involves a simple blood test. Test results below 1.0 mg indicates low risk, between 1.0 to 2.9 mg indicates intermediate risk, and more than 3 mg indicates high risk. One needs to consult a doctor while i ..