Triglycerides and heart health
Triglycerides and heart health Triglycerides (TG) are one of the major constituents of fat (lipid) present in the blood. It is an energy storage source and provides energy for the normal functioning of the body. A high level of triglycerides in the blood is called hypertriglyceridemia. The excess or unused calories in the body are
What to expect during a Cardiac Stress Test?
What to expect during a Cardiac Stress Test? Cardiac stress test, also known as an exercise stress test, stress test, or treadmill test, is performed to examine the heart’s functioning during physical activity. During this test, you walk on a treadmill, and the cardiac nurse or a technician monitors your heart’s ECG, heart rate, and
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and rapid heart rate leading to poor blood flow. It can cause stroke, heart failure, rapid heart rate, and other heart-related problems if left untreated. Symptoms Atrial fibrillation is asymptomatic in some people but the following signs and symptoms can be seen in most cases: Causes In atrial fibrillation, the
HPV & Cancer: An Introduction
Human papillomavirus or HPV, as the name states, is a virus from the Papillomaviridae family. The infection caused by the virus, also known by the same name, is the most common sexually transmitted infection. With over 100 types of HPVs, the most common symptom they present are skin warts, which could range from flat lesions
Frequently asked questions about Gallbladder cancer
The gallbladder is a hollow organ underneath the liver. It is responsible for storing the bile produced by the liver. Cancer can sometimes develop in this organ, and due to no symptoms at early stages,often go undetected for a long time. However, when diagnosed early, it can be treated successfully. Here are some common questions
Esophageal Cancer: Important Facts
Esophagus, or food pipe is a hollow tube responsible for carrying food from the mouth to the stomach. Cancer of the esophagus starts in the cells that line the inside of the esophagus and is one of the cancers most responsible for cancer deaths across the world. While early esophageal cancer presents no clear symptoms,
Lymphoma: Important Facts
Lymphoma, as the name suggests is the cancer of the lymphatic system, which includes the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland, bone marrow, tonsils and mucous membranes. The Lymphatic system is a part of the immune system, responsible for the production of immune cells, removal of excess fluids from the body and removing cellular waste. While
Key questions about Breast Cancer answered
Key questions about Breast Cancer answered What is breast cancer in simple terms? The human body is made of small building blocks called cells. Cancer is a disease in which some cells in the body start growing out of control. When this happens in the breast, it is called as breast cancer. These cancer cells
Frequently Asked Questions: Brain Tumours
Frequently Asked Questions: Brain Tumours Q.1 Can you survive brain metastases? Any metastatic cancer generally carries poor prognosis. Many cancer like Lung, Breast, Colon, Kidney, etc. metastatise to the brain. The prognosis of a patient with brain metastatis depends on multiple factors like: Various treatment options like surgical excision, especially for solitary lesions in
Asthma – Symptoms, Treatment & Triggers
Asthma – Symptoms, Treatment & Triggers Asthma is a pulmonary (lungs) condition in which your airways narrow and swell, resulting in production of extra mucus, making it difficult to breathe. Asthma can start off as being just a minor problem in some people, while in others; it can result in life-threatening Asthma attacks. The airways