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 flight from a quieter tier-2 hometown had landed just three months ago, and twenty-eight-year-old Tanmay felt he was living his dream. Having just secured a lucrative project lead role at a prominent global technology firm in Hinjawadi, he settled
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
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
With the hectic pace of life these days, heart health may seem like an unreachable goal. Between work, family, and social obligations, it’s easy to let cardiovascular well-being take a backseat. However, with some easy-to-implement strategies, it’s possible to create
