Wellmark Cardiology

02/08/2025

01/07/2025

A Tribute to Healers

On this sacred dawn, July the First,
We pause with pride, our gratitude burst.
 
To honour every soul in white array,
Who stands for life, come what may.
 
You soothe the world’s unspoken ache,
 With steady hands that never break
 
 Through silent wards and frantic calls,
 Your duty echoes in hospital halls.
 
More than prescriptions or clinical charts,
 You mend with science and healing hearts.
 
 Through restless nights and trials unknown,
You make the suffering feel less alone.
 
Though white coats may fade, your valour stays,
 You walk through storms in countless ways.
 
 From rural lanes to bustling towers,
You serve with grace in testing hours.
 
You are the calm when pain runs high,
 The spark of hope when spirits lie.
 
 In every tear, in every fight,
 You bring the world a ray of light.
 
So here's our tribute, strong and true,
 From all who deeply value you.
 
A silent nod, a grateful cheer,
 To say: your strength brings healing near.
 
May this day bring peace and pride,
 To every doctor, far and wide.
 
India bows with heartfelt care,
To healing hands forever there.

28/06/2025

08/06/2025

Diagonal Ear-Lobe Crease (FRANK's Sign, since Ages. It's clinical significance has only recently been recognised.
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18/12/2024

Heart Attack Warning Signs: इन संकेतों को न करें इग्नोर, नहीं तो जा सकती है जान l
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हार्ट अटैक अक्समात आने वाली एक गंभीर स्थिती है, जिसमें मरीज की जान जाने का जोखिम रहता है। यदि समय से इसके संकेतों को समझ लिया जाए, तो बचाव मुमकिन है। हार्ट अटैक आने से पहले दिखते हैं ये संकेत, जिन्हें कभी भी नजरअंदाज नहीं करना चाहिए।

हार्ट अटैक की स्थिति इतनी खतरनाक है कि अधिकतर मामलों में मरीजों को अपनी जान गंवानी ही पड़ती है। देशभर में हार्ट अटैक के मरीजों की संख्या इतनी बढ़ गई है कि कब किसको कहां हार्ट अटैक आ जाए, यह पता लगाना भी मुश्किल हो गया है। हालांकि, बीमारी कैसी भी हो, हमारा शरीर किसी भी रोग से पहले संकेत देता है, जिसे समझने की जरूरत होती है। कई बार हमारा शरीर ऐसे छोटे संकेत देता है, जिन्हें अमूमन हम नजरअंदाज कर देते हैं। कई बार हार्ट अटैक आने से कुछ दिन पहले ही हमारा शरीर संकेत देता है ताकि हम सावधानी बरत सकें। आइए डॉक्टर से जानते हैं इस बारे में।

क्या कहते हैं एक्सपर्ट?

डॉ ० राहुल कुमार, जो बोकारो के वेलमार्क अस्पताल में इंटरवेंशनल कार्डियोलॉजिस्ट हैं, बताते हैं कि हार्ट अटैक के लक्षणों को समय रहते पहचानना बहुत जरूरी है। अगर शरीर में 1 दिन या 10 दिन पहले भी कोई संकेत दिखाई देता है, तो तुरंत डॉक्टर की सलाह लें।

ये हैं संकेत:

1. सीने में तकलीफ महसूस करना- अधिकतर दिल के दौरे का कारण सीने के बीच कुछ मिनटों से अधिक समय तक तकलीफ होना है। इसमें सीने में भारीपन, दबाव या बेचैनी भी महसूस हो सकती है।

2. शरीर के ऊपरी हिस्सों में असुविधा- डॉ. झा के अनुसार, एक या दोनों हाथों, पीठ, गर्दन, जबड़े या पेट में दर्द या असुविधा महसूस करना भी दिल के दौरे के संभावित संकेत हैं, जिसे समझने की जरूरत है।

3. सांस लेने में तकलीफ होना- अगर आपके सीने में दर्द के साथ या उसके बिना भी आपको सांस लेने में तकलीफ हो रही है, तो यह भी संकेत है कि आपको हार्ट अटैक आ सकता है।

कुछ अन्य सामान्य संकेतों में ठंड लगना, ठंडे पसीना आना, मतली या चक्कर आने जैसी चीजें शामिल हैं, जो हार्ट अटैक की चेतावनी देती हैं।

14/12/2024

Winter and Heart: How to protect ?
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- Dr. Satish Kumar,
Director, Wellmark Heart Centre
Bokaro Steel City............................
Extreme winter conditions can significantly impact cardiovascular health. Cold weather causes vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels), raising blood pressure and heart rate, which increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Prolonged exposure to cold, particularly in the elderly, can lead to hypothermia, disrupting bodily functions and heightening the risk of neurological issues.

Additionally, cold temperatures can thicken blood, promoting clot formation, a critical factor in cardiovascular events like Heart and Brain Strokes. Individuals with pre-existing conditions like Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiac, Respiratory and Kidney disorder face heightened risks, particularly during sudden exertion like early morning running. Proper precautions are essential to mitigate these dangers.

To protect your heart while doing early morning exercises or any other strenuous physical activity in winter, consider the following tips:

Warm Up: Stretch and move around for a few minutes before starting such an activity in order to increase blood flow.

Take Breaks: Rest frequently to avoid overexertion; running or push-ups can be strenuous.

Dress Appropriately: Wear layers to stay warm but avoid overheating, which can stress your heart.

Listen to Your Body: Stop immediately if you experience chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath.

Stay Hydrated: Drink water before and during strenuous physical activity to maintain hydration.

Keep nourished: Winter is the season to boost immune system and nurture our body. We should also have an optimum intake of foods rich in vitamin C.

Maintain good hygiene: Wash hands to keep the bacteria and viruses to stop spreads of germs.

If you have an existing heart condition, consult your doctor.

28/11/2024

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have emerged as a significant epidemic in India, responsible for 26.6% of total deaths as of 2017.
The prevalence of CVD has increased dramatically, with ischemic heart disease and stroke cases more than doubling from 1990 to 2016.
Risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity are prevalent, particularly in urban areas, affecting younger populations more severely than in other countries. Economic disparities exacerbate the situation, with lower-income groups facing higher treatment costs and limited access to healthcare.
The better part is that this menace could be prevented through life-style modifications to a large extent and must be pursued.

26/11/2024

Living with Pacemaker: 5 things to expect after pacemaker implantation.
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Many people start to see their pacemaker as a source of comfort that lets them enjoy life's little pleasures worry free.
According to Dr. Satish Kumar, Consultant – Cardiology, Wellmark Hospital, Bokaro, these are five important features that often appear after implantation.

Sensitivity and Initial Pain and Discomfort
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Mild pain around the implantation site is quite common in the initial days after the procedure. Patients might experience discomfort, bruising, or swelling close to the device placement site on the chest. As the body gets used to the device, this mild ache usually goes away after a week.

Slow Return to normal Routine Activities
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Activities should be resumed cautiously, but a pacemaker opens new possibilities. In most cases, walking and moderate housework can be resumed quickly; however, intense activities should be avoided until a doctor confirms that they are safe.

Improved Heart Rhythm Sensitivity
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The sensation of a more stable heart rhythm after pacemaker insertion often gives comfort. Particularly when under stress or physical strain, patients may even start to perceive minute variations in their heartbeat.

Lifestyle Modification
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After pacemaker implantation, most people only need to make small lifestyle changes. Because they can interfere with the pacemaker’s operation, some activities, including contact sports, may be restricted, and it becomes important to be mindful of electronic devices and magnetic fields.

Regular Device Checks
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Regular checkups are necessary to track the pacemaker’s operation and battery life. These consultations usually include an interrogation, a painless test that gauges the pacemaker’s activity, battery levels, and any required recalibrations. Now-a-days, remote monitoring is possible for the latest models,