Heart transplant surgeon reveals 5 daily habits to prevent silent killers

Heart disease rarely makes a dramatic entrance; there are often no cinematic collapses or sudden pains to warn you.

Instead, it takes root over years of quiet, unnoticed habits. Dr Dmitry Yaranov, a heart-transplant specialist, warns that the danger lies in how normal you can feel while risks escalate.

“I don’t share this to be dramatic - I share it because this is what I see every day as a heart transplant cardiologist," he explains.

"Most heart problems don’t start with pain or dramatic symptoms. They start quietly. Slowly. And people feel “fine” right up until the moment they’re not.”

To combat this silent progression, Dr Yaranov follows five daily non-negotiables. Firstly, he monitors his blood pressure religiously.

“I'd never ignore my blood pressure. It is a silent killer. You can feel fine and still be at risk. I check mine regularly,” he says.

He also prioritises 30 minutes of exercise, noting, “I'd never skip my exercise. Your heart is a muscle. If you don't use it, you're going to lose it.”

Diet and rest are equally crucial; he avoids ultra-processed foods that fuel inflammation and ensures seven hours of restorative sleep to prevent heart failure triggers.

Finally, he advocates for clinically proven preventative treatments. “I would never refuse proven preventative medications. If you need statins or blood pressure medicines, I would take them.

They save lives,” he insists. By treating your heart "like gold" today, you ensure it can carry you through the years to come.

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