India’s Heart Crisis: Genes, Stress & Prevention with Dr. Maulik Parekh

I’m delighted to bring you Episode 4 of Season 3 of The Luke Coutinho Show, featuring Dr. Maulik Parekh—a leading Interventional Cardiologist, Head of the TAVR and Structural Heart Programme, and Consultant at the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.Tune in to discover:Dr. Maulik’s journey into cardiology: From aspiring architect to pioneering cardiologist, and healing through groundbreaking structural heart interventions for all ages

Understanding the rising incidence of heart diseases: Why India is facing an alarming rise in heart issues among the young, driven by genes, lifestyle, and stress

Genetics vs. Epigenetics: How can you outsmart your family history with the right choices

Preventive heart health: Recommended screenings for all age groups and mindful use of health tracking devices

Impact of chronic stress and emotions on heart health: How stress and emotions can disrupt rhythms, weaken muscles, and turn minor plaques into major heart attacks

Meditation and body awareness: Learn to deepen your connection to heart health by enhancing sensitivity to your body's pulse and cardiovascular state

Vaping, stimulants, and heart health: Vaping and stimulants hijack your heart’s natural rhythm, leading to long-term cardiac stress and dysfunctionAnd much more…Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Dr. Maulik’s Journey06:55 - Rise in Young Heart Attacks10:35 - Genetics vs. Epigenetics13:23 - Essential Heart Health Screenings20:09 - Health Gadgets: Helpful or Stressful?23:51 - Dr. Maulik’s Personal Health Routine30:26 - How Stress Damages Your Heart34:38 - Broken Heart Syndrome Explained37:06 - Meditation and Body Awareness40:28 - Vaping, Stimulants & Heart Health44:26 - The Four C’s for Heart Health