Angioplasty and heart bypass surgery are both commonly used medical procedures used to treat blocked or clogged heart arteries. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich throughout the body. With time, the buildup of fat and cholesterol, known as plaque, on the inner walls of the arteries can result in clogging, narrowing, or blocking …
Heart blockage can be a life-threatening condition and needs to be treated as soon as possible. Many patients cannot undergo surgery due to underlying medical conditions and some patients do not wish to undergo a major surgical procedure. Angioplasty and stent placement have emerged as a popular choice for patients who want to remove heart …
Cardiovascular or heart-related problems are known to be one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Advances in medical procedures and technology have helped to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions. Two such advanced techniques are angiography and angioplasty, that are used in the diagnosis and treatment of heart-related problems. While these procedures …
Heart problems affect many people worldwide and surgeries like heart valve replacement have become increasingly common for the protection of heart health and to lead an improved quality of life. Heart valve surgery is a major procedure and involves the use of advanced technologies and equipment. Additionally, the surgery must be prepared under an expert …
A heart attack, which is formally known as a myocardial infarction, is a medical emergency in which the blood supply to a portion of the heart muscle is totally cut off. It results in damage or death of the heart muscle. If not treated promptly, a heart attack can cause irreversible damage to the heart …
A recent study conducted by WHO suggests that India is responsible for about 20% of the 17.9 million deaths occurring globally due to cardiovascular diseases. Heart failure cases have shot up exponentially in India in the past few years, especially among the younger category. Heart failure is a serious, long-term medical condition in which the …
Aortic stenosis is a serious cardiac disease that can have an enormous impact on the affected patients’ quality of life and overall health. Understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatment choices are important for both patients and medical professionals. This article will offer a detailed explanation of aortic stenosis, including its causes, risk factors, and more. …
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is also known as coronary heart disease (CHD) or ischemic heart disease. It is a medical condition characterized by restricted or blocked blood arteries that provide blood to the heart muscle. CAD is the most common kind of heart disease and a major cause of heart attacks. The major cause of …
Mitral stenosis is a heart valve condition that develops when the mitral valve, which connects the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart, is narrowed or partially blocked. The constriction of the valve limits normal blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, causing a variety of symptoms and possible problems. This …
Mitral valve regurgitation, the most common type of heart valve disease. It arises when the mitral valve, which connects the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart, fails to close completely. This flaw causes blood to flow backward into the left atrium instead of regularly passing through the heart and into the rest of …
