The evening breeze flowing across the terraces of Baner or Aundh usually brings a sense of relaxation, but for sixty-four-year-old Kishor, a retired bank executive, breathing had become an exhausting chore. Over the past four months, his world had grown
The relief that follows a successful coronary angioplasty is immense. For fifty-year-old Anand, a logistics executive from Wakad, having a drug-eluting stent deployed in his left coronary artery felt like an instantaneous lease on life. The oppressive chest heaviness that
The final month of pregnancy and the early weeks of postpartum life are universally expected to be exhausting. For twenty-eight-year-old Neha, a new mother living in Hinjawadi, the profound fatigue she felt two weeks after giving birth to her daughter
Hearing the term “cardiac catheterization” for the first time can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not entirely sure what it involves. Dr. Akshay Kashid, an interventional cardiologist practicing in Balewadi-Baner, Pune, has performed over 1,000 of these procedures and believes
When a doctor mentions the word “angioplasty,” it’s normal to want the most experienced, most trustworthy specialist possible — not just the nearest clinic. For residents of Balewadi, Baner, and the wider PCMC area, Dr. Akshay Kashid has become the
The dining table during a festive family gathering in Aundh or Baner is usually a space for shared stories, laughter, and heavy, traditional meals. For thirty-four-year-old Amit, a senior product manager at a digital commerce firm, a casual conversation over
The short walk from the bedroom to the living room couch had become a calculated tactical maneuver for fifty-six-year-old Milind. As a former operations director living in Baner, he was accustomed to managing massive, complex supply chains. Now, his own
Is Left Arm Pain Always a Heart Attack? Feeling pain in your left arm can be scary. For many people, the first thought is, “Is this a heart attack?” And while that fear is understandable, the reality is a bit
Recovery After Angioplasty: Things You Should Do and Things You Should Not Do for a Healthy Heart Angioplasty is a procedure that helps your heart get the blood it needs by opening up blocked arteries. This procedure is not very
Heart disease is often thought of as a condition that primarily affects men, but that’s a misconception. In reality, cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death among women worldwide, and Pune is no exception. What makes it more concerning
