By Dr. Gaurav Minocha, Cardiology, The narrowing and hardening of the artery walls due to plaque (a substance made up of cholesterol, calcium, fats and other debris in the bloodstream) build-up is called atherosclerosis. This process of substance build-up happens gradually, and puts the flow of blood at risk. In fact, atherosclerosis…
Long Term Benefits Of Coronary Bypass Surgery
By Dr. Rajiv Kumar Srivastava, Cardiology, Coronary bypass surgery is the surgical procedure in which the blood flow of a blocked artery or even a partially blocked artery in your heart is diverted. Since a new pathway to the heart is made, the heart muscles’ blood flow generally improves. This procedure works…
Debunking Myths About Heart Health – Know The Facts!
By Dr. Avinash, Cardiology, Coronary bypass surgery is the surgical procedure in which the blood flow of a blocked artery or even a partially blocked artery in your heart is diverted. Since a new pathway to the heart is made, the heart muscles’ blood flow generally improves. This procedure works by taking…
Low Blood Count – How It Can Affect You?
By Dr. Mahendra B Mehta, General Physician Every second, litres of blood flow through our human body and this blood is very much the reason why we are alive. But what happens when the blood count turns out to be lower than what it ideally should be? And how does that…
Myths and Facts Related to Heart Health
By Dr. Ramesh Kawar, Cardiology When it comes to the heart, we often accept myths. We might often get agitated by pain in the chest, mistaking it for a symptom of heart attack. In many cases, the usually accepted symptoms we try to recognize heart problems might be very different from the…
Cardiac Stents – Know Its Procedure!!
By Dr. Benedict Raj , Cardiology The tiny tube inserted into an obstructed passageway in the body to clear it is called a stent. A stent is used to cure weakened or narrow arteries in the body. Depending on its placement, the stent revives the flow of fluids or blood. Stents are…
Keep Your Heart Healthy With These Ayurvedic Tips!
By Dr. Sowmya M Nair , Ayurveda The heart is a vital organ within the body and without it functioning properly; the other organs will not be able to function at all. However, the modern lifestyle and diet puts a lot of stress on this organ and it is imperative that you…
Debunking Myths About Heart Health – Know The Facts!
By Dr Jitesh Arora , Cardiology When it comes to the heart, we often accept myths. We might often get agitated by pain in the chest, mistaking it for a symptom of heart attack. In many cases, the usually accepted symptoms we try to recognize heart problems might be very…
How Hypertension Worsens Heart Health
By Dr Jatin Soni, General Physician Yes, they are closely related! Hypertension acts a catalyst to worsen the heart health. It is considered a silent killer. Hypertension or High Blood Pressure is a serious medical condition which occurs when the pressure of the blood pumping through your arteries is too strong which…