Posts tagged heart
Which is the most common type of congenital heart defect in infants?

With the population and birth rate of India in mind, it might not be shocking to know that the incidence of congenital diseases, or heart problems that children are born with, is increasing at an alarming rate. What is even more alarming is the fact that there is little to no knowledge about these conditions in the populace, especially in urban India.

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Here’s What the Experts Say about the Link between Thyroid and Cholesterol

For people who have been suffering problems like obesity, diabetes, hormonal fluctuations, etc., the terms "Thyroid" and "Cholesterol" may seem a little too familiar. Doctors often tell patients about the importance of keeping a check on both of these to stay healthy. Thyroid and cholesterol may be completely different from each other, but the deep connection between these 2 is often unexplored or underrated in its importance.

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Hole In The Heart: Know The Diagnosis and Right Treatment

The heart is the powerhouse of the entire body, pumping blood into every cell of the body. Even the slightest problem in the heart can lead to significant repercussions resonating throughout the body.

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Trans-Radial and Trans-Femoral Approach for Angioplasty

Medicine and healthcare are the sectors that have largely benefitted with the advancement in technology. Technology has not only improved the quality of results in the field but has also accelerated the growth. There are millions of research and development programs undergoing to discover a breakthrough technology that would improve the quality of people’s life. One such discovery that has become a frontier in treatment is Angioplasty.

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Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetic Patients

Inside the human body, the various systems that keep a person alive are interdependent on each other to carry out their functions. But quite often, we witness situations that cause the failure or shortcoming of one of these organs, causing the other to fail as well. This concept sits at the very core of Diabetes, a condition in which the body’s ability to maintain glucose levels (or blood sugar levels) fails.

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Why should you opt for Off-pump bypass surgery?

Off-pump coronary surgery is gaining widespread acceptance and has entered in the mainstream clinical practices. The advantages of off-pump surgery have led to an increase in the proportion of surgeons accepting the method worldwide. Know what benefit it offers to patients and why they should opt for the surgery.

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