Cardiac sciences
What is Sudden Cardiac Dysfunction?
Sudden Cardiac Dysfunction – Causes, Symptoms and Emergency Treatment Verified by: Dr. Nitin Jagasia, Head-Emergency Services, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Sudden Cardiac Dysfunction/arrest is probably one of the largest causes of natural death in the world. You are most likely to have at least one acquaintance in life who has survived a cardiac arrest (or
Unusual signs of a heart attack
Heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction, is a serious medical condition that occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is interrupted. The most common signs of a heart attack include chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, and feeling weak or lightheaded. However, there are also some unusual signs of a heart attack
Advantages of TAVI
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation, or TAVI, is a non-invasive surgical procedure used to treat aortic stenosis, a condition that occurs when the aortic valve in the heart narrows, making it difficult for blood to flow freely. TAVI was developed to overcome the risks and complications associated with traditional open-heart surgery, particularly in patients who are
What is the reason behind heart attacks in young age?
Heart attacks are typically associated with older adults, but they can occur in younger individuals as well. According to the Indian Heart Association, 50% of all heart attacks in Indian men occur under 50 years of age and 25% of all heart attacks in Indian men occur under 40 years of age. Indian women have
Minimally Invasive Coronary Bypass Surgery
An open heart bypass surgery gives everyone jitters and anxiety. The time required for surgery, the additional months of recovery and the complications associated with the heart disease and the surgery itself contribute to open heart surgery being feared by most of us. Technology has now made it possible to overcome the disadvantages of an
Abnormal Heart Rhythms – Symptoms & Treatment
1.What are abnormal heart rhythms? When the heart is beating too fast, too slow or in an irregular fashion the condition is termed as an abnormal rhythm. 2. What are the symptoms? A person can experience palpitations, dizziness or blackouts, feeling of thump in the heart, feeling of a missed beats and sometimes loss of
Recent Advances in the Treatment of Heart Valve Diseases
Recent Advances in the Treatment of Heart Valve Diseases Heart valve diseases has proved one of the fastest moving areas in heart medicine over years, with exciting advances in all aspects, especially diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. What is heart valve disease? Heart valves are crucial for normal functioning of the heart. There are four heart
Management of Hypertension
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is defined as persistent rise in blood pressure. Blood pressure has two components, one is systolic and another is diastolic. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) of ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of ≥90 mmHg is called hypertension. It is a common condition that increases the risk for many heart illnesses,
Why is hypertension a risk factor for diabetes?
Diabetes and hypertension are two common comorbidities. People with hypertension are more likely to develop diabetes than normal individuals as hypertensive people develop insulin resistance (insulin doesn’t work effectively). Insulin is essential for glucose uptake and when the insulin doesn’t work effectively, it causes glucose levels to increase in blood, which eventually leads to diabetes
What are the Causes of Heart Attack?
What are the Causes of Heart Attack? Heart attack occurs when one or more of the coronary arteries (blood vessels supplying blood to the heart) become blocked. It usually occurs when there is lack of a blood flow to the heart muscle. Symptoms of heart attack Symptoms of heart attack include chest pain or tightness,