CT Coronary Angiogram – New Advanced Heart Blockage Test in India

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CT Coronary Angiogram (CTCA)

New advanced, non-invasive heart blockage test available across India.

Step 1: What is CT Coronary Angiogram?

CT Coronary Angiogram (CTCA) is a modern CT scan that creates detailed 3D images of the heart’s coronary arteries using contrast dye.

It detects artery narrowing, calcium, and blockage without inserting a tube into the heart.

Step 2: Why is CTCA an Advanced Test?

• Non-invasive and painless
• No hospital admission required
• Early detection before heart attack
• Safer for elderly and diabetics

Step 3: CT Coronary Angiogram Cost in India

₹8,000 – ₹20,000

Metro cities may charge slightly higher due to advanced CT machines.

Tier-2 cities: ₹8,000 – ₹14,000
Metro cities: ₹12,000 – ₹20,000

Step 4: How is the Test Done?

• Heart rate medicine may be given
• Contrast dye injected through vein
• CT scan completed in 15–30 minutes
• No stitches, no rest needed

Step 5: Understanding the Results

• Normal: No blockage
• Mild (1–30%): Lifestyle + medicines
• Moderate (30–70%): Further evaluation
• Severe (>70%): Angiography or stent may be needed

Step 6: Who Should Do CTCA?

• Chest pain with normal ECG
• Diabetes or high cholesterol
• Family history of heart disease
• Post-COVID chest discomfort

Step 7: CTCA vs Traditional Angiography

CTCA: Screening, early detection, non-invasive
Angiography: Invasive, treatment planning

⚠️ This content is for patient education only. Always consult a cardiologist.

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Post-COVID Blood Fat Awareness

🩸 Why Fat Blocks Blood Vessels
(Post-COVID Explained Simply)

This fast AMP infographic explains blood fat in a calm, easy way — inspired by AARP clarity.

❓ Fat cannot dissolve in blood

Blood is Water-Based

Fat cannot mix with water, so it cannot travel alone in blood.

Fat Joins Protein

Fat combines with protein to form a carrier called lipoprotein.

🧬 What is inside this fat carrier?

Triglycerides

Made from excess sugar, rice, sweets, and alcohol.

Cholesterol

Needed in small amount, harmful when excess sticks to vessels.

Protein

Acts like a vehicle carrying fat inside blood.

🚫 How vessels get blocked

Too Much Sugar

Liver converts sugar into triglycerides.

Fat Clubbing

Fat-protein particles stick to vessel walls.

Reduced Blood Flow

Raises risk of heart attack and stroke.

⚠️ Why this increased after COVID-19

• COVID caused long-term vessel inflammation
• Steroid use raised sugar and fat levels
• Lockdown reduced physical activity
• Post-COVID fatigue slowed metabolism

Result: More Indians now have dangerous blood fat levels.

✅ Simple protection message

Eat Smart

Less sugar & white rice, more vegetables.

Walk Daily

30–45 minutes protects blood vessels.

Test Regularly

Lipid profile every 6 months.

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Diabetes: Continuous Glucose Monitoring Explained -CGHS

CGMS in Diabetes: Continuous Glucose Monitoring Explained

CGMS (Continuous Glucose Monitoring System) is an advanced diabetes device that tracks glucose levels 24/7, helping prevent hypoglycemia and improve long-term sugar control—especially useful for seniors and insulin users.

CGMS Sensor

CGMS Apparatus: Sensor + Transmitter

CGMS Apparatus: Sensor + Transmitter

How CGMS Works

• Sensor placed under the skin measures glucose continuously
• Data transmitted wirelessly to mobile app or reader
• Trend arrows show rising or falling sugar levels
• Alerts prevent dangerous low sugar (hypoglycemia)

CGMS Benefits for Hypodiabetes (Prediabetes)

Early Detection

Identifies glucose spikes before diabetes develops.

Food Awareness

Shows how rice, bread, sweets affect sugar in real time.

Lifestyle Correction

Encourages walking, sleep discipline, and stress control.

Hypodiabetes Glucose Pattern (Infographic)

Fasting

Post-Meal

Hidden Spikes

Hypodiabetes often shows normal fasting sugar but dangerous post-meal spikes—CGMS makes these visible.

Who Should Use CGMS?

• Prediabetes / Hypodiabetes patients
• Type 2 diabetes with fluctuating sugar
• Senior citizens at risk of silent hypoglycemia
• Insulin or sulfonylurea users

CGMS vs Finger-Stick Testing

Feature	CGMS	Glucometer
Readings	24×7 Continuous	Single
Hypoglycemia Alert	Yes	No
Finger Pricks	Minimal	Frequent

Medical Disclaimer: Educational content only. Always consult your doctor before treatment decisions.

 

Could You Pass the Fitness Test Today?

The physical challenge that tormented a generation just might be worth revisiting as middle-aged adults

On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order to bring back the  Fitness Test, that rite of passage best remembered for humiliating an entire generation in mesh shorts.  It’s unclear exactly which exercises will be included in this reboot — the original test went through many iterations — but the symbolism is clear: The country, once again, is being told to drop and give twenty.

If the news sounds like a time warp, it’s because the test has always seemed like a strange blend of patriotism, public health and performative sweat. 

The program was introduced at the height of the Cold War, after years of hand-wringing over the physical fitness of American youth. That anxiety was sparked by a 1950s study by Hans Kraus and Sonja Weber which found that American children lagged far behind their European counterparts on basic strength and flexibility measures. Kraus and Weber’s dire conclusions landed them an invitation to the White House. By 1956, President Eisenhower had signed an executive order. Two years later, a national “test battery” was rolled out.

The exercises changed slightly over the years — straight-leg sit-ups gave way to bent-knee versions, and the infamous softball throw was mercifully axed in 1976 — but the basic idea endured. In 2012, the Obama administration replaced the test with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, a gentler approach that emphasized personal progress over national percentile rankings. Critics of the old model had long argued that its rigid scoring penalized children who matured later or had different body types — and, perhaps worse, turned gym class into a stage for public failure.

Most people who grew up with the test have unpleasant recollections of it.

“Ugh, the rope test,” my wife said, refusing to believe me when I gently informed her that the official test did not include any rope climbing. 

My own memories are less haunted. As a 10-year-old, I won the Presidential Physical Fitness Award — meaning I hit the 85th percentile of performance across its half-dozen exercises. I remember receiving the certificate — thick, creamy paper stock with a sort of odd, Lord of the Rings typeface and signed “Jimmy Carter, President of the United States” — and an embroidered patch featuring a fearsome gold eagle. Both went on a shelf, displayed proudly next to a beer can collection.

Thinking back on my youthful achievement, I wondered how I would stack up at age 55. Although Trump’s executive order did not specify the framework of the test, its fundamentals have remained largely unchanged throughout the years.

It’s a tough comparison to make, largely because it’s hard to find reliable data on, say, sit-up performance among the middle-aged; rather, we often start getting lumped into the early cohort in studies of senior-oriented fitness batteries like the “chair stand test” (i.e., how often can you rise out of a chair in 30 seconds). 

I am a fairly fit person. I ride a bike three or four times a week and play a weekly “old man” soccer game. But I do these things for fun, not as part of any training regimen. Push-ups and pull-ups do not strike me as fun, hence I do not do them. 

I have also been recovering from a torn hamstring, picked up by unwisely adding a second soccer game to my weekly schedule. My general philosophy is “Play hard, eat often.”

So I headed to the local high school track, accompanied by my Year-old daughter, who served as test proctor. To at least place on par, I’d ha

1. One-mile run

Complete a full mile in (or under) 7 minutes, 57 seconds.

How I did: I lined up in the inside lane, my daughter hit “start” on my iPhone stopwatch, and I was off. Seven minutes and 41 seconds later, I huffed across the finish, 16 seconds ahead of qualifying time for the Presidential Physical Fitness Award. 

2. Shuttle run

A 10-meter run, back and forth, four times in 10.3 seconds.

How I did: This was something I probably hadn’t done since the original test. I measured out 30 feet (roughly 10 meters) and placed two water bottles at one end. It took me 11.9 seconds to complete.

3. Sit and reach

How far can you stretch your arms past your feet while seated with your legs out in front of you, spread a foot apart and flat against the ground? The goal: 30 centimeters.

How I did: As I craned my torso forward, various ligaments straining like the riggings of an old wooden ship, I managed to extend my finger some 10 centimeters past my toes. I needed some 20 more. This time I’d failed to even make the award benchmark.

4. Curl-ups

Or what you might call a sit-up. At least 45 in (or under) a minute, without resting.

5. Pull-ups

Six reps in a minute, without resting.

How I did: My four pull-ups were two short. I ask you: Where in your life do you ever need to do anything resembling a pull-up?

6. Push-ups

No less than 14 in a minute, without resting.

How I did: I rallied. I did 23 consecutive push-ups before my form, as judged by my daughter, deteriorated.

I walked away sore and with a small sense of wonder, as if repeating these very same actions had unlocked a time capsule for my young self.

It’s easy now, as it was then, to mock the Presidential Fitness Test for its limited view of a fit self, even its authoritarian undertones. But we’re at an age where much of the feedback we get on our health comes from the doctor’s office (where I get my annual borderline-high cholesterol results). 

I wanted to try the test for the same reason I always take the stairs or do my own yard work or learn a new skill — because at this stage of life, every time you choose not to do these things, you move closer to not being able to do them. 

My advice? Take the test. You might crush it, you might hate it. But you may find, as I did, that even with a mixed bag of results, competing against your grade school self makes you feel younger.

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Pillar 1 – Healthy ageing & longevity Pillar 2 – Stay Fit Pillar 3 – Chronic disease prevention

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 1-Stay fit by physical exercise --

2-Stay fit by Nutrition Reading.                      

 

What’s it about?

This book is a 5-minute positivity journal that helps you develop a daily gratitude practice through insightful prompts, mindfulness exercises, and positive affirmations, fostering a grateful attitude and enhancing happiness and well-being.

Find exercise that excites you

Physical fitness can be just as consequential as social fitness, according to Schulz, who says the Harvard Study of Adult Development found connections between exercise and long-term health — which, in turn, impacts happiness. “Health and happiness are absolutely connected,” asserts Schulz, who says healthy individuals are more mentally and physically able to do the activities that bring them joy. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also notes that physical activity can help keep your thinking, learning and judgment skills sharp as you age; reduce your risk of depression and anxiety; and increase your ability to do everyday activities like climbing stairs, grocery shopping and playing with grandchildren. To get the full benefits of exercise, the CDC recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, which could include fast walking, water aerobics, bike riding, tennis, ballroom dancing or pushing a lawn mower — anything that raises your heart rate and makes you sweat

.Do a self-assessment  

When making healthy lifestyle changes, you need a plan before you begin — and that requires some serious self-reflection. “Take some time to do a self-assessment and evaluate where you are now and where you ultimately want to be when it comes to your wellness goals,” says Reena Vokoun, a fitness instructor and Tedx speaker who helps individuals and companies incorporate fitness, nutrition, mindfulness and professional strengths into everyday life. “Then develop a specific plan to get there.”

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Breast Cancer? INDIAN

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 Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Breast Cancer?

When it comes to your breast health, don't be fooled by rumors and misinformation. Test your knowledge of 6 common beliefs about breast cancer.

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Get the facts about breast cancer, including risk factors, prevention, early detection, treatment, and more.

Understanding Your Breast Pathology Report

After a breast biopsy, your doctor will get a report that gives a diagnosis for each sample taken. Learn more about breast pathology reports here.

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Watch videos about breast cancer screening, genetic testing, potential side effects of treatment, and personal stories from breast cancer survivors.mmogram Report

Learn what it means if your mammogram report says you have dense breasts.

Infographic: 7 Tips for Getting a Mammogram

Learn what you need to know about this test for finding breast cancer early.

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Advanced imaging techniques for the detection of breast cancer

Mammogram – What Indian Women Must Know

A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray of the breast that helps detect breast cancer early—when it’s easiest to treat. This guide gives you simple, practical steps for your next mammogram.

What Is a Mammogram?

A mammogram uses a special breast X-ray machine to find tiny breast changes before you can feel them. It helps save lives through early detection.

Where to Get It?

• Government hospitals with women-friendly radiology units
• Private diagnostic centres (NABL accredited preferred)
• Oncology hospitals (Tata, Apollo, Fortis, HCG)
• Mobile breast screening vans (available in many Indian cities)

When Should You Schedule?

• Women 40–74 years: Every 1–2 years
• Younger women: Only if doctor recommends (family history / lump / symptoms)
• Avoid the week before your period—breasts are more tender

What (and What Not) to Wear?

• Wear a two-piece outfit (top + bottom)
• Avoid deodorant, perfume, powder & lotion on test day
• Remove jewellery around neck/chest

What to Expect During the Test?

The breast is gently compressed for a few seconds to get clear images. It may feel slightly uncomfortable but not harmful. The entire test takes 10–15 minutes.

Getting the Results

• Digital report ready in 24–48 hours
• Images + radiologist summary
• If anything looks suspicious, doctor may advise ultrasound or biopsy

What You Pay (India)

Government hospitals: ₹200 – ₹600
Private diagnostic centres: ₹800 – ₹2,500
Advanced 3D Mammogram (Tomosynthesis): ₹2,500 – ₹5,000

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