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Heart Disease

Also known as: Coronary artery disease

A group of conditions affecting the heart, most commonly narrowing of the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle.

Updated 4 Oct 2026

Common symptoms

Chest discomfort, breathlessness on exertion, palpitations, swelling of the feet

When to seek care

Call 112 for chest pain with sweating or breathlessness. Book a cardiology review for exertional symptoms or strong risk factors.

A group of conditions affecting the heart, most commonly narrowing of the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. Understanding the condition helps you take an active part in your care. A doctor will consider your history, examination and test results before suggesting a plan. Lifestyle habits such as regular activity, balanced meals, good sleep and avoiding tobacco support overall health for most long term conditions. Keep a record of your symptoms, questions and test results in Health Records so your appointments are more productive.

This content is for educational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice.

Specialists who can help

Dr. Ananya Kapoor

Verified
Cardiology
18 years experience · MBBS, MD Medicine, DM Cardiology
Sunrise Multispeciality Hospital, Delhi
English, Hindi
4.6 (11 reviews)
In clinic Online Home visit
₹1,200 consultation

Dr. Sanjay Deshmukh

Verified
Cardiology
22 years experience · MBBS, MD Medicine, DM Cardiology
Lotus Heart Institute, Mumbai
English, Marathi, Hindi
4.0 (1 reviews)
In clinic Online
₹1,500 consultation
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Dr. Rohit Malhotra

Verified
Cardiology
12 years experience · MBBS, MD Medicine, DM Cardiology
Sunrise Multispeciality Hospital, Delhi
English, Hindi
3.0 (1 reviews)
In clinic Online
₹1,000 consultation
Available today
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