by NJ Cardiovascular Institute | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog, Heart Health
Your heart works hard. It beats every minute of every day, pumping some 2,000 gallons of blood through your body daily. It delivers oxygen and nutrients to your body through your blood, and it’s what keeps you alive.
You probably know that taking care of your heart is important for overall wellness, but what’s the best way to improve your heart health? And what happens if you’re at risk for common heart problems like heart disease?
Our team at NJ Cardiovascular Institute can help you find answers. Kunal Patel, MD, specializes in heart health and managing chronic heart conditions. Today, we’re exploring some things you might not know about your heart — and how learning about it can help you enjoy better health.
Heart health involves more than just your heart
What comes to mind when you think of heart problems? Something like chest pain, heart attacks, or heart palpitations might be your first thought, but heart health extends far beyond your heart muscle alone.
Your cardiovascular system, also called the circulatory system, is made up of your heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries. Your heart pumps blood through your arteries, sending oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood through your body. Oxygen-poor blood travels through your veins back to your heart and lungs, and the process starts over again.
Some common health conditions, like high cholesterol and high blood pressure, damage your arteries and have a negative impact on your heart over time. Damaged or blocked arteries make it harder for blood to flow smoothly through your veins, which means your heart has to work harder to do its job.
You could be at risk for heart disease
Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, is the leading cause of death in the United States. It’s responsible for about one in four deaths, but it’s largely preventable with proactive heart care.
Since heart disease can develop without noticeable warning signs, it’s important to recognize the factors that could increase your risk.
The three main risk factors for heart disease are:
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Smoking
Nearly 50% of American adults have at least one of these three risk factors for heart disease.
Other factors that could increase your risk of developing heart disease include:
Diabetes
Eating an unhealthy diet
Excessive alcohol consumption
Obesity
Physical inactivity
If you think you could be at risk for heart disease, schedule a consultation with Dr. Patel. He offers diagnostic testing to evaluate your heart health, and our team works with you to prevent disease progression and improve your heart health.
Improving heart health doesn’t have to be complicated
It’s vital to take care of your heart, but it’s not always easy to know where to start. That’s why we have our Heart Smart Program.
The Heart Smart Program is a comprehensive approach to heart health. We make it simple to implement heart-healthy changes and get the preventive heart care you need. It’s a good option for people with existing heart conditions, but anyone can benefit from taking these steps to improve their heart health.
The program includes nutritional management, exercise routines, and educational sessions to help you make healthy lifestyle changes. You learn about how your diet affects your heart and the important role exercise plays in cardiovascular wellness.
Depending on your needs, we offer a range of diagnostic services to identify and monitor existing heart conditions. We partner with you to help you achieve your best possible health, no matter your age.
Curious about more ways to improve your heart health? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Patel and our team. Call the office nearest you or book an appointment online today.
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by NJ Cardiovascular Institute | Sep 1, 2021 | Blog, Heart Health, Womens Health
One American dies from heart disease every 36 seconds. It’s the leading cause of death in the United States, and it impacts men and women of every race.
Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, is a group of conditions that impact your heart’s ability to do its job. It develops when your blood vessels get narrow or blocked, making your heart work harder to send blood throughout your body.
Having heart disease increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, and death — but the symptoms and warning signs of these conditions are often different in men and women. If you’re a woman, it’s important to learn more about your heart and how to take care of it throughout your life.
Kunal Patel, MD, and our team at NJ Cardiovascular Institute partner with women of all ages to promote heart health. We specialize in diagnosing and treating heart disease, and today we’re taking a closer look at things every woman needs to know about her heart health.
Your risk for heart disease
Heart disease is very common, but it doesn’t always have obvious warning signs. To protect your heart health, it’s important to learn your risk of developing heart disease and check in with your doctor regularly.
Some factors increase your risk of heart disease, no matter your gender. These risk factors are:
Sedentary lifestyle
Poor diet
Obesity
Older age
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Tobacco use
Family history of heart disease
Some risk factors carry more weight depending on your gender and could contribute to heart disease more often in women than in men. If you’re a woman, some factors that could make you more likely to develop heart disease are:
Depression
Stress
Sedentary lifestyle
Tobacco use
Pregnancy complications
Being postmenopausal
If you have risk factors for heart disease, schedule a cardiology consultation at NJ Cardiovascular Institute. Dr. Patel specializes in comprehensive evaluations to test for heart disease and personalized treatment plans to boost your well-being.
Signs of heart conditions in women vs. men
Having heart disease increases your risk of experiencing a life-threatening heart condition like heart attack or stroke. Unfortunately, about two-thirds of women who die from heart disease had no obvious symptoms beforehand.
Heart disease and other heart conditions often go undiagnosed in women, and cardiac emergencies can cause different symptoms in women than in men.
The signs of heart attack in women may include:
Aching chest pain
Cold sweat
Dizziness
Heavy sensation in chest
Nausea
Sharp pain in abdomen, neck, jaw, or upper back
Shortness of breath
Unexplained fatigue
The signs of stroke in women can include:
Blurred vision
Difficulty speaking or understanding
Difficulty walking or standing
Numbness in face, arms, or legs
Sudden, severe headache
Learning to recognize the signs of heart attack and stroke in women could help save your life or the life of someone close to you. Seek immediate medical attention or call 911 if you or someone you know experiences these symptoms.
Ways to keep your heart healthy
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women, but there’s a lot you can do to protect your heart and improve your health. Dr. Patel and our team work with you to identify risk factors that you can change, like your activity level, diet, and tobacco use.
Our Heart Smart Program is here to help you learn ways to improve your wellness. Depending on your health, we recommend regular exercise and healthy eating to help you reach or maintain a healthy weight.
If you have an underlying condition like high blood pressure, managing it can help lower your risk of developing complications. Proactively addressing other health concerns, including stress levels, can also help lower your risk of long-term heart problems.
Keep up with regular doctor’s appointments and primary care visits. Even if you don’t have signs of a heart condition now, preventive care is the best way to identify and address changes before they get worse.
As a woman, you should never overlook your heart health. Schedule an appointment with us at one of our four New Jersey offices. Book online or over the phone today.
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by NJ Cardiovascular Institute | Jul 11, 2021 | Blog, Heart Health
Pain is a distressing, uncomfortable feeling. It’s a signal from your nervous system that something negative is affecting your body — and it’s a highly individualized experience.
Pain often signals that something might be wrong, but it can be tempting to brush off mild or intermittent pain because you might think, “it’s not that bad,” or “it’s probably nothing.”
However, acknowledging your pain is an important part of taking care of your health. Chest pain in particular is never normal, no matter how mild. It can take many forms, and it could indicate any number of health conditions from acid reflux to coronary artery disease.
If you have chest pain, consider scheduling a cardiology appointment to have your heart health checked out. Kunal Patel, MD, and our team at NJ Cardiovascular Institute offer comprehensive exams to diagnose chest pain.
Pain is a signal that something isn’t right
The primary purpose of pain is to act as a warning signal. When your body is in distress, pain signals in your nervous system alert your brain about the issue, so you can stop whatever it is that’s harming you.
For example, pain from touching a hot stove tells you to move your hand. But when the pain isn’t related to a physical injury, it’s not always so easy to pinpoint.
Everyone has a unique pain tolerance, and different health conditions cause varying types of pain. The severity of your pain doesn’t always indicate the severity of your condition, so it’s possible to have a more serious health issue that causes little or no pain.
If you notice any type of chest pain as you go through life, you shouldn’t ignore it. Dr. Patel and our team specialize in diagnosing chest pain, and we can help you learn to recognize the signs of serious problems.
Common types of chest pain
Many people immediately think of a heart attack when they think of chest pain. While it’s true that heart attacks do cause pain, there are lots of other types of chest pain too.
Identifying your pain is the first step to seeking care. Chest pain can feel like a dull ache or a sharp pain, and may be accompanied by other symptoms like:
Shortness of breath
Pain with deep breaths or coughs
Pain that comes and goes
Chest tightness
Pain that radiates to the neck, shoulders, or arms
Nausea
Lightheadedness
If you feel chest pain, pay attention to its duration, location, and intensity. These details can help your care team identify what’s causing your discomfort.
When to go to the doctor for chest pain
Remember that chest pain is never normal. Any type of chest pain should be examined by a doctor, but the type of pain you’re experiencing may indicate the type of care you need.
A heart attack or other medical emergencies, like a pulmonary embolism, require immediate medical care. If you experience chest pain and symptoms like difficulty breathing or nausea and vomiting, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Mild or short-lived bouts of chest pain without any other symptoms can generally wait for you to schedule a routine heart exam. Dr. Patel and our team are trained to identify cardiovascular conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
We can diagnose heart conditions with a series of tests, such as echocardiograms and stress tests. Once we’ve found the cause of your discomfort, we offer a range of heart care treatments to reduce your symptoms and improve your well-being.
Everyone experiences pain now and then, but protecting your health starts by recognizing when that pain should be checked out by a doctor. To schedule an appointment for chest pain, contact NJ Cardiovascular Institute or book online now.
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by NJ Cardiovascular Institute | May 19, 2021 | Blog, Heart Health, Heart Smart
The heart is the hardest-working muscle in the human body. It beats more than 100,000 times and pumps 2,000 gallons of blood each and every day.
You rely on your heart to send oxygen and other nutrients throughout your body, so it’s no surprise that your heart health affects your overall well-being. Your overall health affects your heart too, and taking care of both is important.
Kunal Patel, MD, and our team at NJ Cardiovascular Institute specialize in treating both acute and chronic heart conditions, and we’re here to help you build heart-healthy habits in your daily life.
Our unique Heart Smart Program takes a comprehensive approach to cardiovascular wellness. With components from nutritional counseling to pain management, the program brings education and professional support together just for you.
Components of our Heart Smart Program
Dr. Patel and our team prioritize patient education to make heart health easier at home. We offer educational sessions, along with top-tier cardiovascular care, to patients involved in our Heart Smart Program. The program is tailored to meet your needs, and may include managing your chronic condition, making lifestyle changes, and performing diagnostic testing when needed.
Chronic condition management
Many heart conditions are chronic, which means they need ongoing care. The Heart Smart Program provides ongoing management of your chronic condition, including heart rhythm monitoring, pain management, and medication management. We check in with you regularly to ensure your treatments remain effective.
Lifestyle support
Taking care of your heart means making healthy changes in many aspects of your life. If you’re recently diagnosed with a heart condition, all the changes might seem overwhelming, but the Heart Smart Program can help.
Our team offers nutrition counseling to help you learn about eating heart-healthy foods. We can recommend exercise regimens to strengthen your body safely, and we have healthy lifestyle programs so you can find the support you need.
Diagnostic services
Diagnostic testing is the most effective way to identify your heart condition, but health screenings don’t stop once you have a diagnosis. Dr. Patel and our team use a range of diagnostic tests to assess how well your treatment plan is working.
A few common diagnostic tests we rely on include stress testing, ultrasound, echocardiogram, and ankle-brachial index (ABI) testing.
Is the Heart Smart Program right for me?
As a comprehensive wellness program specifically designed for people with heart problems, it could protect and improve your health if you have a history of heart problems.
Common symptoms that could indicate a heart problem include:
Chest pain
Heart palpitations
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
Shortness of breath
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s important to seek a professional diagnosis. Our team is highly trained in diagnosing and treating a range of heart conditions, so you can enjoy your best possible health.
The Heart Smart Program is a good option for people with chronic heart conditions and/or a history of heart problems, like:
Cardiac surgery
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Heart attack
Heart disease
Heart stents or angioplasty
High blood pressure
Pacemaker
Systolic heart failure
The program starts with a comprehensive evaluation. We take your medical history and existing health issues into account, partnering with you to manage your condition and improve your quality of life. We’re with you each step of the way to answer your questions, provide accountability, and promote your health.
Ready to find out how our Heart Smart Program could help you? Contact us online or over the phone to schedule a consultation with Dr. Patel at one of our offices in Secaucus, Newark, or Paramus, New Jersey.
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by NJ Cardiovascular Institute | May 19, 2021 | Blog, Heart Health
Almost one in two American adults has high blood pressure (hypertension). It’s one of the most common cardiovascular conditions that can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and other serious complications — and it develops without any obvious symptoms.
Because high blood pressure is “silent,” many people are surprised to find out they have it, and the diagnosis can feel overwhelming. That’s where the Heart Smart Program at NJ Cardiovascular Institute can help.
Kunal Patel, MD, and our team offer personalized heart care in Elizabeth, Lakewood, Paramus, and Secaucus, New Jersey, and our Heart Smart Program helps take the guesswork out of managing your high blood pressure.
How our Heart Smart Program supports people with hypertension
This comprehensive cardiovascular wellness program is designed to support patients with a range of heart-related concerns, including high blood pressure. It combines medical expertise with lifestyle education and ongoing monitoring to provide a holistic approach to heart health.
We tailor your plan to meet your specific needs, so you’re not getting a one-size-fits-all solution that may or may not work for you. Whether you’re newly diagnosed with hypertension, you’ve been living with it for years, or you have other heart conditions alongside high blood pressure, here’s how it can make a difference for you:
1. Personalized evaluation and monitoring
High blood pressure doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms, but it does cause real damage to your arteries and organs over time. We start with a baseline evaluation, and regular diagnostics like echocardiograms or stress testing help identify how your blood pressure is affecting your cardiovascular system. Then, we can track your progress over time.
The program includes ongoing care, follow-up support, and regular check-ins. Our goal is to adjust your management plan as your needs change, so you can stay on track and avoid setbacks.
2. Education and lifestyle support
Lifestyle changes can have a positive impact on your blood pressure, and understanding what affects your blood pressure empowers you to act. The Heart Smart Program includes educational sessions to help you make heart-healthy choices about eating, activity, stress management, and daily habits — all essential components of blood pressure control.
3. Nutritional and exercise guidance
Your diet and activity level play a major role in managing hypertension, and the program includes personalized nutritional counseling and exercise regimens. We evaluate your lifestyle, dietary preferences, and overall health to create nutrition and exercise plans that are sustainable — and that support better heart function and healthier blood pressure levels.
4. Enhanced coordination of care
Hypertension rarely exists independently. That means if you have high blood pressure, you might also be more likely to have high cholesterol, arrhythmias, or other heart disease risk factors.
The Heart Smart Program integrates preventive care, diagnostics, and tailored treatment planning so you’re addressing not just blood pressure, but your whole cardiovascular risk profile. Plus, we work with other specialists on your care team to coordinate appointments, referrals, and follow-ups as needed.
Is our Heart Smart Program right for you?
The answer is probably yes! We recommend the Heart Smart Program to any patient looking to improve their heart health with personalized, structured support.
Even if your hypertension is well-managed now, the program can help you optimize heart health and reduce future risk. We combine ongoing monitoring, lifestyle guidance, and medication as needed to maximize your heart health and your long-term wellness.
If high blood pressure is affecting your health or peace of mind, our Heart Smart Program could help you move from simply managing numbers to actively improving your cardiovascular health. Contact us online or call 201-866-7000 to schedule an appointment and get started on a sustainable care plan that truly fits your needs.
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by NJ Cardiovascular Institute | Jan 14, 2021 | Blog, Heart Health
Your heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout your body and fueling your muscles, organs, and tissues with oxygen. Comprised of muscle tissue with four chambers and valves, your heart also relies on its internal electrical system and a complex system of blood vessels. Problems with any part of your heart could put your life at risk.
“Heart disease” is a broad term used to describe a variety of different diseases that affect your heart, and it's the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States. Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease, but it’s not the only heart problem that poses health risks.
Your heart health is at the center of your overall well-being. At NJ Cardiovascular Institute, Kunal Patel, MD, and our cardiac specialists are proud to offer the latest in diagnostic technology and heart care to keep you enjoying life for years to come.
Of all the diagnostic tools available to doctors, the echocardiogram is a popular and effective test to evaluate heart health. It’s completely noninvasive, and it gives us an inside look at how well your heart functions so we can recommend the right care for you.
An echocardiogram is a powerful diagnostic tool
An echocardiogram uses ultrasound to create images of your heart. The test is noninvasive and painless, and it’s an essential diagnostic tool in heart care.
Dr. Patel may recommend an echocardiogram if he suspects you could have a heart problem. An echocardiogram allows us to evaluate the size and structure of your heart, and when paired with Doppler ultrasound, shows more information about how blood flows through your heart.
An echocardiogram can be used to help diagnose problems with valves or chambers, and to uncover the cause behind symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath. It can also detect congenital heart defects.
How an echocardiogram works
At NJ Cardiovascular Institute, we perform echocardiograms in the comfort of our office. In most cases, there’s nothing special you need to do to prepare for your test.
An echocardiogram takes about 40 minutes from start to finish. You remove your shirt and lie down on the exam table, where our team prepares you for the test by attaching electrodes to your chest.
We apply a gel to your chest and guide the ultrasound wand over your skin. The ultrasound technology sends sound waves into your chest that bounce off your internal organs and generate images of your heart in motion, sending them to a computer monitor. Our team views the images and uses our findings to create a treatment plan that’s right for you.
Using an echocardiogram in your routine care plan
Depending on the results of your diagnostic testing, our team works with you to create a heart care plan that meets your needs. If you have a heart problem, we may suggest enrolling in our Heart Smart Program, which is a comprehensive heart care program including medication management and lifestyle changes.
Once you start treatment for your heart condition, expect to have echocardiograms at regular intervals. There are no risks to standard echocardiogram testing, making it a great addition to your heart care plan.
Getting echocardiograms as part of your routine care gives us the ability to monitor your cardiac health and identify any changes. We may also use echocardiogram testing to evaluate how well your cardiac treatment is working. Seeing how your heart responds to treatment allows us to adjust your plan as necessary to help you achieve your best possible health.
We provide comprehensive, ongoing heart care at NJ Cardiovascular Institute. To learn more about what you can do to keep your heart healthy, schedule a consultation with our team. We have three offices in Secaucus, Paramus, and Newark, New Jersey. Call the office nearest you, send us a message, or book your visit online now.
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