Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Doctors warn of silent heart condition in seniors
Doctors in India are warning that many older people might have a serious heart problem called Aortic Stenosis.
This condition makes it hard for the heart to pump blood.
People might think their symptoms, like feeling tired or having chest pain, are just part of getting older.
But doctors say these could be signs of Aortic Stenosis.
The only way to treat it is by replacing the heart valve.
A new treatment called TAVI is now available, which is less invasive and helps people recover faster.
Doctors are asking everyone to get regular heart check-ups so this condition can be found early and treated properly.
This way, more people can live longer and healthier lives.
Doctors warn that many seniors in India may have undiagnosed Aortic Stenosis, a serious heart condition.
Symptoms like breathlessness and fatigue are often mistaken for normal ageing.
Valve replacement is the only definitive treatment for advanced Aortic Stenosis.
Trans Catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is now more accessible in India, offering a less invasive treatment option.
Regular heart check-ups and early detection are crucial for timely intervention and better health outcomes.
- Who
- Senior citizens in India
- What
- Aortic Stenosis (AS) is a life-threatening heart condition
- When
- As India's ageing population grows
- Where
- India, with a focus on urban and semi-urban regions
- Why
- To raise awareness and promote early diagnosis and treatment
- Condition
- Aortic Stenosis (AS)
- Symptoms
- Breathlessness, fatigue, chest tightness, light-headedness
- Treatment
- Valve replacement, Trans Catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
- Expert
- Dr. Sanjay Mehrotra, Senior Consultant Cardiologist at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences
- Detection Method
- Stethoscope examination
- Procedure Benefits
- Faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, improved quality of life