Laser Hair Removal – yay or nay?
Laser Hair Removal – yay or nay? Outward appearance and grooming says a lot about a person. It helps create a good impression at the workplace and in social settings, and boosts your self-confidence. Unfortunately, a vital part of grooming –hair removal has become increasingly difficult for most since the nation-wide lockdown began. With weekly
People with diabetes are at higher risk of COVID 19
People with diabetes are at higher risk of COVID 19 OR COVID 19 and Diabetes: Risks and Preventions Dr Mahesh Chavan, Consultant, Endocrinology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai As India gears up for returning to normalcy in phases, we remain at high risk considering that the spike in numbers has made India the fourth worst COVID
How is life after Coronary (Heart) Angioplasty with one Stent at the age of 46?
How is life after Coronary (Heart) Angioplasty with one Stent at the age of 46? Inputs by Dr. SanjeevkumarKalkekar, Consultant, Cardiology, at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. A Coronary Angioplasty is a procedure that unclogs arteries and improves blood supply to the heart. During this procedure a balloon is used to open a blockage in a
How Long Does a Massive Heart Attack Take to Kill You, and Can this Happen While You are Sleeping?
How Long Does a Massive Heart Attack Take to Kill You, and Can this Happen While You are Sleeping? Heart attacks often occur when a blood vessel or the Coronary Artery that supplies blood to the cardiac muscle tissue becomes blocked. These Myocardial Infarctions may range from negligible events that somewhat compromise function, to tragic
What kind of Steps should I take as a First Aid to Assist a Person who suffering from a Cardiac Arrest?
What kind of Steps should I take as a First Aid to Assist a Person who suffering from a Cardiac Arrest? A cardiac arrest is not the same as a heart attack; there are vital differences. Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating suddenly, usually due to an underlying heart disease. The victim
What’s the Difference between a Heart Attack, a Cardiac Arrest, and a Myocardial Infarction?
What’s the Difference between a Heart Attack, a Cardiac Arrest, and a Myocardial Infarction? Inputs by Dr. Sanjeekumar Kalkekar, Consultant, Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. People often use these terms interchangeably, but there are vital differences. A heart attack is caused when the blood flow to the heart is blocked, and a cardiac arrest occurs
Why Does Hyperkalaemia Cause Cardiac Arrest?
Why Does Hyperkalaemia Cause Cardiac Arrest? Inputs by Dr. Sanjeevkumar Kalkekar, Consultant, Cardiology, at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Hyperkalaemia arises when the concentration of potassium in the bloodstream goes above a certain limit, throwing the body’s internal pH balance out of the normal functioning. The chief causes of Hyperkalaemia are potassium sifting out of cells
How Can You Recognize a Panic Attack or Heart Attack?
How Can You Recognize a Panic Attack or Heart Attack? Inputs by Dr. Nitin Jagasia, Consultant, Emergency Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. One can suddenly feel chest pain, shortness of breath, and a tingling sensation running through the body. Is it a heart attack or a panic attack? Both of these can have similar symptoms.
What is it like to undergo awake brain surgery?
When undergoing intraoperative brain mapping, a patient is required to stay awake during the procedure. It is helpful in removing tumours and curing epilepsy, as it helps the surgeon locate the exact place and position of a tumour and remove it effectively. Intraoperative Brain Mapping (Awake Brain Surgery) is an advanced neurosurgical procedure used to
What Causes a Stroke?
What Causes a Stroke? A stroke occurs when the supply of blood to the brain is either cut off or reduced, causing the blockage of oxygen and nutrient supply to the brain, resulting in dead brain cells. A stroke is a medical emergency because strokes can lead to permanent disability or death and timely treatment