Cardiac sciences
Heart valve disease – Symptoms and Causes
Heart valve disease – Symptoms and Causes Heart valve disease is a condition in which one or more valves of the heart don’t work properly. It is one of the major causes of heart failure. If left untreated, it cause complications such as heart failure, stroke, blood clots, and heart rhythm abnormalities. The heart has four
Aortic Valve Disease – Repair and Surgery
Aortic Valve Disease – Repair and Surgery Aortic valve disease is a condition in which aortic valve doesn’t function properly. Aortic valve is present between the left ventricle and the aorta (supplies blood to the entire body). Aortic valve disease can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (result from other causes). It can occur
Living With Coronary Heart Disease
Living With Coronary Heart Disease Living with coronary heart disease (also known as coronary artery disease) means accepting both the disease as well as the way it is going to affect your life. Technically, coronary heart disease can be treated but cannot be cured. However, being compliant with the treatment plan and making healthy lifestyle
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
Chest Pain: Why you shouldn’t ignore it
Chest Pain: Why you shouldn’t ignore it People often experience warning signs before an impending medical emergency and tend to either ignore it or put off medical intervention. However, if the condition is serious, they can be left with a critical or life-threatening condition. Most adults experience chest pain at some point. While many would
Cardiac Care post COVID-19 Era
Cardiac Care post COVID-19 Era The prolonged pandemic has resulted in a shift in the daily functioning of the healthcare industry and an acute need to adapt to the rising challenges as well as a future after COVID-19. Especially in cases where the patients have pre-existing conditions like cardiovascular diseases and risks, the health care
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