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Heart Diseases That Require Surgery - Know Them!

Though cardiology has made huge strides in the last two decades, there continues to be a clear role of surgery by experts in the treatment of heart disease. Know the 3 diseases that require immediate intervention: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE Technological advancements in biomedical engineering have made coronary blockages to be tackled by catheter based interventions, which are relatively more appealing to the patient. Whereas this could hold true for short segmental lesions, long term results of long l

Dr. Ganesh Kumar Mani In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Dec 26 , 2016 | 2 min read

Few Heart Healthy Tips!

Started about 60 years back, cardiac surgeries have come a long way. Broadly heart surgeries can be divided into: Congenital Adults Miscellaneous Procedures The congenital diseases are present from birth-there can be heart holes, blue babies and other wrong corrections in the vessels. But all congenital heart diseases can be corrected. Adult Cardiac Diseases: Obstruction to coronary arteries causing heart attack, angina, sudden deaths Valvular Heart diseases (one of the most common ailment

Dr. Subhash Kumar Sinha In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Jan 18 , 2017 | 1 min read

Which Diseases Require Heart Surgery?

Dr. Subhash Kumar Sinha In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Jan 18 , 2017 | 1 min read

Ensuring Healthy Heartbeats!

With increasing lifestyle problems, Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) have emerged as a leading cause of mortality worldwide followed by cancer. Studies have estimated that Cardiovascular Diseases will account for one-third of all deaths in India by 2020. Who is at a higher risk? A recent Delhi and NCR survey showed that most patients suffering from heart diseases fall in the age group of 25 and 45. Around 38% of men in this age group have alarmingly high cholesterol, which is one of the key risk factors

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Jul 31 , 2017 | 4 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 4 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 4 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 4 min read

25 Foods and 7 Day Diet Plan to Lower Triglycerides

Triglycerides are a type of fat present in the blood. But in the case of excess triglycerides, it gets stored in different body parts such as the belly, hip, and arms. Normal levels of triglycerides are less than 150 mg/dl. Increased levels of triglycerides are linked to heart diseases, especially in patients who have high levels of bad cholesterol (Low-Density Lipoproteins or LDL) and low levels of good cholesterol (High-Density Lipoproteins or HDL). Include healthy foods to reduce triglycerides.

Aastha Khungar In Nutrition And Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 4 min read

Which Valve Replacement is Suitable: Metallic or Tissue (Animal) Valve?

Do you know Rheumatic Heart Disease can affect human valves? About 2-3% of our Indian population suffers from this disease, therefore; patients have to come for valve replacement, unfortunately. In an already burdened situation for the family, surgeon faces a complicated choice of deciding a valve, tissue or metal valve and thus the confusion begins. How to decide the valves? As per the international standards, anyone is above 60 or 65 years of age, are offered tissue valves . However, it is not th

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Aug 17 , 2017 | 2 min read

What is Rehabilitation after Cardiac Surgery?

Most of the patient communities and doctors are not aware of the concept of “ Rehabilitation ” after cardiac surgery or any other major surgery. Dr. Manish Meswani says having worked for more than 10 years overseas, it is necessary to let people know that rehabilitation centers are important when it comes to patient management. There should be separate rehabilitation consultants like doctors, rehabilitation nurses, rehabilitation therapists that are important to manage the health of the patient. Unfortun

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Aug 18 , 2017 | 1 min read

A Transforming Bypass Surgery Saved a Brave Heart!

“I can't help you,” said the chemist. Gyan Chand Sharma (named changed), 64 was taken aback when he heard this from his local chemist. He was driving back home when all of a sudden he experienced suffocation and uneasiness and headed towards his chemist for medications. “I was coming back home all alone after dropping my wife at a sagai function. Suddenly, I experienced suffocation which was unexplainable,” said Sharma, a retired commandant. He immediately went to nearest diagnostic center with a help

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Sep 13 , 2017 | 2 min read

Who Are the Right Candidates for ECMO?

With the advancements in technology, the medical arena has also marched ahead with its high-end tools and new inventions treating the most challenging health situations ever. ECMO is one such invention which has the capability to provide life support to a critical patient. It is being used for treating adults and children facing cardiac and respiratory failure. ECMO - extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a high-end technology used for rescuing the patients suffering from heart and lung failure. The mac

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Jan 17 , 2018 | 2 min read

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