What machines can be kept at home to check heart diseases? Image Credit Source: Getty Images
In today's era, heart related diseases are increasing rapidly. Heart diseases are being seen rapidly not only in older people, but also in youth. These diseases can also affect other organs of the body, so timely investigation and vigilance is very important. The good thing is that now heart health can be monitored at home. Let us know why heart diseases occur and what machines are kept at home so that they can be identified in time.
There can be many reasons behind heart diseases. The biggest reason is unhealthy lifestyle. More fried food, fast food, smoking, excessive alcohol intake and lack of physical activity weakens the heart. Apart from this, stress, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol also increase the risk of heart disease. Genetic factor i.e. having heart disease in the family can also become a major cause. It is very important to identify these reasons and control them in time, so that heart diseases can be protected.
Keep these machines at home for investigation
Dr. Ajit Jain in Cardiology Department at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital It is said that nowadays there are many portable devices available in the market which can be monitored by keeping the health of the heart at home:
Digital BP Monitor:
High blood pressure can be a major cause of heart attack. With the help of digital BP monitor, you can check your blood pressure daily. This machine can be used easily and gives accurate readings.
pulse oximeter:
This device measures oxygen levels and pulse rates in the blood. This information is very important for heart patients. If the oxygen level is low then a doctor can be contacted in time.
Portable eCG machine:
ECG (electrocardiogram) machine gives information about heart beats and rhythm. This can identify heart arithmiya, blockage or other problems in the initial phase. Many machines are also connected to the mobile app and record data.
The biggest advantage of these devices is that they help identify early symptoms and can be started in timely treatment. Especially for senior citizens and heart patients, these devices can become a lifestyle.
This is also important
Exercise at least 30 minutes daily.
Take nutritious diet.
Smoking and distance away from alcohol
Get enough sleep daily
Try to reduce stress through yoga and meditation.
Keep getting routine health checkups.
Drink plenty of water.
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