State Of The Heart: Everyday habits for a stronger heart

Your heart works for you every single day. Take care of it.

State of the Heart is the patient handbook a leading cardiologist wishes every heart patient had — clear, evidence-based, and designed to actually be read.

Written by Dr. Manish Gupta, a board-certified interventional cardiologist with more than twenty years of clinical experience, this guide translates the science of cardiovascular health into the small daily habits that genuinely move the needle: what to eat, how to move, how to breathe, how to sleep, and how to stay consistent when life gets busy.

What You'll Learn

• The warning signs of a heart attack, stroke, or dangerous rhythm — and exactly when to call 911
• A focused 30-day plan for anyone newly diagnosed or recently discharged
• The Five Pillars of Daily Heart Health and a simple daily checklist
• Three breathing techniques — including box breathing and alternate nostril breathing — proven to calm the nervous system and lower blood pressure
• How "exercise snacks" of just 1–2 minutes can deliver real cardiovascular benefit
• Heart-supporting food patterns drawn from Mediterranean, DASH, South Asian, East Asian, and Latin American traditions
• The two most important dietary shifts for lowering LDL cholesterol
• Why sleep is as important as blood pressure medication — and how to fix yours
• Condition-specific reminders for hypertension, high cholesterol, CAD, AFib, heart failure, and PAD
• A weekly reset framework so habits stick even when motivation dips

Who This Book Is For

• Patients recently diagnosed with a cardiovascular condition
• Adults managing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or obesity
• Anyone recovering from a heart attack, stent, or cardiac surgery
• Caregivers and family members supporting a loved one's heart health
• Readers focused on prevention who want trusted guidance without the noise

Why This Book Is Different

Most patient education materials are dense, generic, and forgotten in a folder. State of the Heart is editorial-quality, deeply practical, and rooted in two decades of patient care. It bridges modern evidence-based cardiology with integrative practices — giving you tools that fit your culture, your family, and your real life.

About the Author

Dr. Manish Gupta is a board-certified interventional cardiologist practicing in Las Vegas. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), and an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Roseman University. He completed fellowships at Lenox Hill Hospital and the Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular Institute in New York, and is formally trained in Ayurveda, Kundalini yoga, and meditation — allowing him to care for patients at the physical, mental, emotional, and energetic levels.

"The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease." — Thomas A. Edison

Start today. Your heart is worth it.