EP-349 | The ‘SILENT’ Killer in Your Body: Tips from Top Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Ramakanta Panda

28/09/2025 1h 22min Episodio 349

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Dr. Ramakanta Panda is a renowned cardiac surgeon and Chairman of the Asian Heart Institute, a leading cardiac care hospital in Mumbai. He has performed over 30,000 successful cardiac surgeries. Awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2010, Dr. Panda has operated on several top Indian leaders, including former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tarun Gogoi.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Dr Panda discusses the rising cases of heart attacks among young people. He addresses whether the COVID-19 vaccine is linked to heart attacks.Dr. Panda also highlights how lifestyle changes are driving the rise of heart disease in India. He emphasises that diet, exercise and daily habits play a crucial role in preventing heart problems. Dr Panda also shares how he stays calm and focused while performing high-risk surgeries.00:00 – Introduction00:46 – Lifestyle Factor Behind Heart Attacks11:29 – COVID Vaccine and Heart Attack Link14:49 – Late-Night Habits & Heart Health21:46 – VIP Patients & High-Risk Surgeries25:39 – Health Insurance & Financial Security30:54 – Sugar & Processed Food36:22 – Heart Risk from Smoking & Alcohol40:41 – Veg Diet vs Non-Veg Diet52:04 – Akshay Kumar Fitness Routine59:53 – Surgery of Dr. Manmohan Singh1:01:56 – Emotional Stress & Heart Attack Awareness1:07:52 – Misconceptions About Heart Health1:13:16 – Heart Attack Symptoms1:17:02 – Self-Medication and AI Tools

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