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Open-heart Surgery - What You Need to Know?

It is one of the most significant life-saving surgeries performed nowadays. With the advent of modern technology it has a usual risk of 1% to 5 % which is as good as any other surgery performed today .In this type of surgery, heart surgeons open the chest of the patient and perform surgery on the heart's internal structures. Thanks to the introduction of technologically advanced heart surgery techniques, some methods have evolved such as minimally invasive heart surgery (MICS) where incisions are substan

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Feb 12 , 2018 | 4 min read

Heart Transplant – Frequently Asked Questions

A heart transplant is usually recommended to patients where other treatment options like medication and surgeries have failed to improve the functioning of the heart. The process in which a diseased heart is replaced by a healthy heart is called heart transplant. Today, with advanced medical technology it is possible to successfully do a heart transplant without any complications. The chances of survival are high; however only if the surgery is performed at one of the best heart transplant hospitals like Ma

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Feb 12 , 2018 | 3 min read

What Factors Will You Consider In Choosing a Hospital For Your Child's Congenital Heart Disease?

Congenital heart diseases are most common birth defects. If your child is diagnosed with congenital heart disease, you feel like you are entering a strange and unfamiliar territory. Instead of welcoming your newborn baby to a cosy and comfortable nursery at home, you are confined to a hospital till he gets cured. Operating on a tiny organ with correspondingly small vessels requires highly specialized training, skills as well as experience. Even under pressure, you are required to decide which hospital to

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Feb 27 , 2018 | 2 min read

A Health Burden: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Coronary Artery Disease is a major health burden with an estimate that India will have largest heart disease burden by 2020. It is the 1st among top 5 causes of death in Indian population. Dr. Subhash Kumar Sinha , Director – CTVS, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Sake t explains us that “Coronary Artery diseases is a multi -factorial disease that essentially is a built up of cholesterol inside the coronary artery thus impeding the forward flow of blood in the vessels.” What are the Factors of CAD?

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

Mar 01 , 2018 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 min read

Heart Surgery In India Today!

There seems to be a popular myth that Cardiac Surgery is a “thing of the past” and that Interventional Cardiology has completely replaced it. This is actually far from the truth. Though cardiology has made huge strides in the last two decades, there continues to be a clear role of surgery in the treatment of heart disease. Dr. Ganesh Kumar Mani, Chairman - MAX Smart Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, vividly describes the heart surgeries in India today: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE: Technological advancem

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

Mar 29 , 2018 | 2 min read

Know About Endovascular Stenting (TEVAR) For Abdominal Aorta and Common Iliac Aneurysm

64 year old gentleman, presented with pain in lower abdomen and upon investigation found to be having 8 cm large aneurysm waiting to burst extending till proximal bilateral common iliac arteries. What are the Symptoms and Causes? Dr. Manish Meswani, Senior Consultant – CTVS, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun, says that all the symptoms and causes related to this are Idiopathic. About the Procedure: In many places, this disease is subjected to cumbersome high risk surgical repair with high

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Mar 30 , 2018 | 1 min read

Life After a Heart Transplant

The road to recovery after a heart transplant surgery seems like a tough one. However, if the patients follow the advice of their heart surgeon and cardiologist and adopt a healthy lifestyle, they can expect a quality life. There are various measures the patients and their family members need to keep in mind to ensure the overall success of the heart transplant surgery. Dr. Ritwick Raj Bhuyan, Principal Consultant & Incharge, CTVS, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj mentions some of the things on

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Apr 05 , 2018 | 3 min read

The Do's and Don'ts of Living with an ICD

Heart disease is a blow that affects emotions as well as the body. At times the patient may feel anxious, depressed, afraid and even angry. Many people suffer from heart diseases including conditions that may show no associated symptoms but can be fatal. Arrhythmia is a condition that takes the form of an irregular heartbeat – where the heart may beat too slowly, too fast or irregularly. It takes the form of a rapid heartbeat that can result in stopping of the normal functioning of the heart. The best ca

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Apr 12 , 2018 | 2 min read

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