IVUS Angioplasty
Verified by: Dr. Rahul Gupta, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Rhythm Disorder & Valve Expert (TAVI, Mitra Clip), Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guided angioplasty is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to diagnose and treat blockages in the blood vessels. It combines the use of intravascular ultrasound imaging and angioplasty techniques to assess the
How to take care of yourselves after dialysis?
What is kidney dialysis? Dialysis or hemodialysis is a treatment for severe kidney failure, also known as end-stage kidney disease or renal failure. Dialysis is typically required when 90 percent or more of the renal function has been lost. What happens in kidney failure? Why do you need dialysis or transplant? Renal function can be
How to keep your kidneys stress-free?
Verified by: Dr. Amolkumar Patil, Senior Consultant Urology, Uro- Oncology, Kidney Transplant & Robotic Surgery, Clinical Lead – Maharashtra Region Urology, Kidney Transplant, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Dr. Ravindra Nikalji, Consultant Nephrology & Kidney Transplant Surgery, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai “Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day!” All of us have heard about
Endometriosis and Infertility
Verified by: Dr. Vandana Gawdi, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Dr. Nikita Lad Patel, Chief IVF, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where tissues resembling the lining of the uterus (endometrium), start growing outside the uterus. These endometrial tissues are seen predominantly on the ovaries, followed by
What are Congenital Heart Diseases?
Verified by: Dr. Bhushan Chavan, Consultant Pediatric Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Heart disease in infants and children is not a rare entity. There are approximately 2.4L children diagnosed with congenital heart disease every year in India. Most of us will question as to why and how do children suffer from a heart disease? What
Code Blue
Verified by: Dr. Akshay Chhallani, Consultant Critical Care Specialist & Medical Advisor, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai What is Code Blue? “Code Blue” is a term used in hospitals and healthcare facilities to indicate a life-threatening emergency situation in which a patient’s heart has stopped beating, he/she may have fallen unconscious or is unresponsive, etc., and
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic liver disease
Verified by: Dr. Purshottam Vashisht- Consultant Gastroenterology, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Dr. Deven Gosavi- Associate Consultant Gastroenterology, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai The liver is a vital organ responsible for a variety of functions in the body, including the metabolism of alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to damage to the liver, leading to Alcoholic
Help and reach out to people with Epilepsy
Verified by: Dr. Vishal Chafale, Consultant Neurology, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Epilepsy or commonly known as “Fits”, has affected more than 10 million people in India. Even though epilepsy has now become a common condition, it is still a stigma (not accepted socially) for people living with epilepsy (PWE). Most individuals look at Epilepsy as
Joint Pain: Types, Causes & Treatment
Verified by: Dr. Siddhart Yadav, Consultant, Orthopedics & Joint Replacement Surgery, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Joints are where our bones meet in the body. They connect bones and allow the different parts of the body to move. Most joints in your body are mobile. What is joint pain? Any discomfort, soreness, inflammation, or aches in
When to see a doctor for joint pain?
Verified by: Dr. Siddhart Yadav, Consultant, Orthopedics & Joint Replacement Surgery, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai What is joint pain? Any discomfort, soreness, inflammation, or aches in joints are considered joint pain. It may lie within your cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bone, or muscles. In most cases, joint pain is due to arthritis, an inflammation of the