Heart blockages occur when the arteries carrying blood to the heart start narrowing. The heart receives less oxygen than what is required. In the early stages, this reduced supply is mild and inconsistent, which is why symptoms can be inconsistent and hard to pinpoint. Do consult a doctor if you are experiencing the following symptoms: 1.       Fatigue 2.       Shortness of breath during activities that have not seemed difficult before. 3.       Pressure in the middle of the chest. In a landmark trial conducted by the researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Stanford University, they present some important findings related to heart blockages and their treatment. Background of the ISCHEMIA study Funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the ISCHEMIA (International Study of Comparative Health Effectiveness with Medical and Invasive Approaches) trial studied patients with...

EECP in 2026: What the Latest Clinical Research Tells Us Enhanced External Counterpulsation, widely known as EECP treatment, is gaining fresh clinical validation in 2026. A new study published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine has strengthened the evidence base for this non-invasive cardiac care option. Heal Your Heart, one of India's reputed EECP treatment centers, has closely followed this research. It reflects a growing global recognition of EECP therapy as an effective tool in cardiac rehabilitation. Led by Dr. S. Ramasamy, an internationally renowned non-invasive cardiac care expert, Heal Your Heart was founded with a clear vision. That vision was to offer patients a scientifically backed, drug-free, surgery-free path to cardiovascular health. Dr. Ramasamy's decades of specialization in EECP therapy have positioned the center as a trusted name in evidence-based cardiac care. What the 2026 Study Found The February 2026 study followed 798 patients with acute ...

A horse's heart weighs close to four kilograms and can pump over 75 litres of blood per minute at full gallop, compared to the roughly five litres an average human heart circulates at rest. The comparison is not incidental. Veterinary cardiology and human cardiology share a foundational principle: a heart's performance depends not merely on its size, but on its conditioning, its efficiency, and the strength of the vascular network supporting it. The human heart, much like a horse's, is a muscle built for endurance, not just survival. Yet most adults only think about cardiac performance after it has already declined. The Muscle That Trains Like an Athlete The heart is unique among organs because it never rests. It contracts roughly 100,000 times a day, adapting continuously to physical demand, emotional stress, and metabolic load. In horses bred for racing or endurance work, the heart undergoes measurable hypertrophy, a thickening of the muscular wall that allows great...

C ardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide, accounting for an estimated 17.9 million deaths annually according to the World Health Organization. In India, heart disease is responsible for nearly 28% of all deaths, with a disproportionately high burden among individuals under 50. Against this backdrop, the demand for effective, evidence-based cardiac care has never been more pressing. Yet, within the growing landscape of non-invasive cardiology, a critical knowledge gap has persisted. Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) therapy, despite being FDA-approved and endorsed by international cardiology guidelines, lacked a structured, practitioner-focused reference text. That gap has now been addressed. The publication of Enhanced External Counterpulsation: Waveform Interpretation and Clinical Application by Dr. S. Ramasamy (PhD Cardio, FCCP,FACC) marks a defining moment in Indian medical publishing. It is widely recognized as the world's first ded...

The body’s circulatory system is a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering. But in the presence of heart disease, this efficiency collapses. Poor momentum is the real issue, not just the drag from blocked pipes. The forward push of blood becomes sluggish. The peripheral vessels resist flow. The heart struggles to maintain pressure. The entire system is running on low power, leading to fatigue and chest pain. Restoring this fluid dynamic is crucial. It means making every beat of the heart count and ensuring maximum oxygen delivery with minimum effort. Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) is a mechanical intervention designed specifically to reorganise this flow, forcing the system back into a state of optimal haemodynamic efficiency. The Challenge of Central and Peripheral Dynamics The circulation operates on two fronts: central and peripheral. The central circulation includes the heart and the major arteries that feed the brain and the heart muscle itself (the coronaries). In disease...