Cardiac sciences
Heart transplant in cardiomyopathies
Verified by Dr. Sanjeev Jadhav, Sr. Consultant CVTS & Heart Transplant, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle is weakened or damaged. This can make it difficult for the heart to pump blood effectively around the body. In some cases, cardiomyopathy can lead to heart failure, which is a
Role of statins in preventing heart disease
Statins are generally safe and well-tolerated, but they can cause side effects in some people. The most common side effects are mild and go away on their own. However, more serious side effects, such as muscle pain and liver damage, are rare. If you are considering taking statins, talk to your doctor about the risks
Tips to prevent heart attacks in young individuals
Verified by Dr. Charan Reddy, Consultant and associate professor in Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai and Dr. Rajesh Matta, Junior Consultant, Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Heart attacks are a major cause of death in people of all ages, but they are especially devastating when they strike young people (age less than 40 yrs.) While
Minimally invasive surgery for children
Verified by , Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar, Consultant Pediatric Surgery, Apollo Children’s, Navi Mumbai. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is a type of surgery that uses small incisions to access the body. This type of surgery is often used in children because it can help to reduce pain, scarring, and recovery time. There are many different types
How does a Stent Positioning Assistance System help in angioplasties?
Stent Positioning Assistance System (SPAS) is an innovative device that allows for precise placement of coronary artery stents in difficult percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). How does SPAS work? Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat blockages in the coronary arteries. During PTCA, a catheter is inserted into the artery
Mitra Clip procedure
Verified by Dr. Sanjeevkumar Kalkekar, Consultant Interventional Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Mitral valve regurgitation (MR) is a condition in which the heart’s mitral valve doesn’t close tightly, which allows blood to flow backward in the heart. It causes breathlessness, palpitation, fatigue and pedal oedema. It is most often classified as primary degenerative (age-related) and
Irregular heartbeats in children- causes, diagnosis & treatment
Verified by Dr. Bhushan Chavan, Consultant Pediatric Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Irregular heartbeats, also known as arrhythmias, can occur in children just as they can occur in adults. Arrhythmias in children are relatively rare but can vary in severity and may have different causes. Here is an overview of irregular heartbeats in children: Types of
Stroke Awareness Everyone MUST Know
In 2010, 1 in 6 adults over the age of 25 years would suffer a stroke in their lifetime, now it is 1 in 4 adults. “A stroke takes place when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, either totally or partially. Because brain cells require oxygen and nutrients constantly, if blood supply
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 is Sudden Cardiac Dysfunction (SCD) different from a heart attack?
Verified by: Dr. Nitin Jagasia, Head-Emergency Services, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Now, most of you might be already mistaking SCD to be a medical term for heart attack, but in reality, they are two completely different heart conditions. Heart Attack or ‘Myocardial Infarction’ takes place when there is a blockage in any one of the