Why Heart Disease in India Demands Your Attention Now!
Recent data from India's national health surveys reveals a sobering reality: cardiovascular disease now accounts for 31% of all deaths in India making it the leading cause of mortality across all age groups.
But here's what's truly alarming: heart disease is no longer a condition that affects only the elderly. Young professionals in their 30s and 40s are increasingly experiencing cardiac events, many without any prior warning signs.
From seemingly healthy IT professionals in Bangalore to fit-looking celebrities, athletes, and young parents, sudden cardiac deaths are becoming more common.
The question isn't whether you're at risk. It's whether you know your risk before symptoms appear.
That's where early heart screening becomes critical.
The Silent Nature of Heart Disease:
- Heart disease happens silently. There's rarely a "moment" when you realize something is wrong.
- Instead, it progresses quietly often for years before the first symptom appears.
- And by then, significant damage may already be done…
- Early cardiac screening gives you something invaluable and that’s TIME.
- Time to make lifestyle changes. Time to start treatment. Time to prevent a heart attack before it happens.
Don't wait for symptoms to appear. Book a cardiac screening at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore and get a complete cardiovascular risk assessment from
our team of experienced cardiologists.
What Does Early Heart Screening Include?
Heart screening isn't complicated. It begins with a consultation with our experienced cardiologist, who will assess your individual risk factors, including family history, lifestyle, and existing conditions like BP, diabetes.
Based on this assessment, your doctor will recommend a customized screening panel. Here are the most common tests:
1. ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Records your heart’s electrical activity to detect irregular rhythms or areas of reduced blood flow.
Duration: 5-10 minutes | Non-invasive & painless
2. Blood Pressure Monitoring
High blood pressure (hypertension) is often called the "silent killer" because it shows no symptoms but steadily damages your heart, kidneys, and blood vessels.
Duration: 2 minutes | Completely painless
3. Lipid Profile (Cholesterol Test)
Why it matters: High LDL ("bad" cholesterol) leads to plaque buildup inside your arteries, narrowing them and restricting blood flow to the heart. Even young, active individuals can have dangerously high cholesterol without realizing it.
Duration: Blood test with results in 24 hours
4. Fasting Blood Sugar / HbA1c
Diabetes and prediabetes dramatically increase heart disease risk. Even borderline high blood sugar can silently damage blood vessels and nerves that control your heart.
5. 2D Echocardiogram (2D Echo)
A 2D Echo shows how efficiently your heart pumps blood, whether your valves are working properly, and if there are any structural abnormalities. It's especially important for detecting early signs of heart failure or valve disease.
Duration: 20-30 minutes | Non-invasive.
Advanced Heart Screening (For Ages 30+ or High-Risk Individuals)
If you’re above 30, have a family history of heart disease, or live with conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol, your cardiologist may advise a few additional tests. These help detect deeper, early-stage risks that don’t show up on routine checkups.
1. TMT / Stress Test
This test shows how your heart performs under stress, usually while walking or jogging on a treadmill. It helps reveal hidden symptoms that only appear during exertion, especially in early coronary artery disease.
2. CT Coronary Angiogram / Calcium Score (Recommended for 40+ or Strong Family History)
This is the gold standard for early detection. It’s quick, painless, and incredibly accurate. It identifies calcium deposits and plaque inside your coronary arteries, years before symptoms appear.
In many cases, this single scan can predict future cardiac risk better than any other test.
Why Choose Aster CMI Hospital for Heart Screening in Bangalore?
When it comes to your heart, you deserve more than just tests… you deserve answers, clarity and expertise.
At Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore, we deliver comprehensive cardiac screening with the most advanced heart screening technology and compassionate care.
Our senior cardiologists provide personalized consultations, same-day reports, and customized prevention plans, not just test results. With advanced diagnostics including 128-slice CT scanners, 3D echocardiography, and on-site cardiac intervention facilities, we offer complete heart care under one roof.
Our NABH-accredited cardiac department has helped thousands of people detect heart disease early, when it's most treatable. 24/7 emergency services, weekend appointments, and seamless insurance coordination, we make preventive cardiology accessible and convenient.
Don't Wait for Warning Signs That May Never Come
50% of men and 64% of women who die suddenly from cardiac disease had no previous symptoms. Early screening can save your life.
(Book your Screening Now)
“We'll treat you well" is our promise.
Preventing heart disease before it starts is how we keep it.
