Preventive Cardiology Treatment in India

James Bhatia, a 52-year-old restaurant owner,...

James Bhatia, a 52-year-old restaurant owner, had always been the strong, silent provider for his family. His long hours and high-stress job meant meals were often whatever was quickest at the restaurant. A routine insurance physical revealed a blood pressure of 150/95 and an LDL cholesterol of 180 mg/dL. He had no symptoms, but his father died of a heart attack at 58. His primary doctor, concerned, referred him to a preventive cardiologist. The cardiologist recommended a comprehensive risk assessment, including a coronary calcium scan, which showed moderate plaque buildup. The treatment plan was a complete lifestyle overhaul: a Mediterranean diet, 30 minutes of daily walking, medication for cholesterol and blood pressure, and stress management techniques. James struggled initially, feeling his identity was tied to his workaholic habits. The experience was a wake-up call. After six months, his numbers normalized, he lost 15 pounds, and felt more energetic. Emotionally, he shifted from denial and fear to empowerment. He now sees his health as his responsibility to his family, not a weakness, and feels in control of his future for the first time.