India, Dec. 24 -- As one year ends and another begins, the importance of health becomes ever more prominent in ageing hearts. The proper functioning of the cardiovascular system is one of the most important concerns for adults, especially when we run the risk of gaining weight during festive feasts and forming plaque (fatty deposits) in the walls of arteries.

Taking to Instagram on 23 December, Dr Jeremy London, cardiothoracic surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience, shared four screening tests that we should be aware of to better monitor the heart's condition.

"This compares blood pressure in your arms and ankles," stated Dr London. "Reduced blood flow to the legs often means plaque elsewhere, too. A low ABI is a powerful pre...