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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

Life's Simple Seven Guide to the Health of Your Heart

Everybody knows of somebody who had a sudden heart attack . Heart disease is truly the most dreaded health problem in modern life even in people who are living a reasonably healthy life. So is heart disease an unforeseen catastrophe, which can strike you out of the blue or can you actually predict your risk and do something about it. The World Health Organization stated in 2010 that 80% of premature heart disease, stroke and diabetes can be prevented by a healthy lifestyle. A British study called the W

Dr. Rajiv Agarwal In Cardiac Sciences

Mar 07 , 2018 | 4 min read

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Stop Loose Motions With These 3 Simple Homemade Remedies

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.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 4 min read

7 Ways to Slow Down Your Metabolism!

Having weight issues may sound similar to having obesity. However, that is only one end of the scale, so to speak. Being extremely thin is also a weight issue, to which we do give enough importance.

Max Team In Dietetics

Nov 08 , 2020 | 4 min read

Is Apple Cider Vinegar Effective in Dissolving Kidney Stones?

Kidney stone , also known as nephrolithiasis, forms when there is an increase in stone-forming substances in the urine or a decrease in the urine volume. These hard deposits, if not treated on time can create complications like blocking the urinary tract. Anyone who has gone through the pain caused by kidney stones can vouch for the fact that they can cause extreme discomfort and be horribly painful, to say the least. To get rid of these concentrated crystalline masses is a task bigger than one can imagi

Dr. Anil Kumar Varshney In Urology

May 18 , 2018 | 4 min read

How is Cardiac Arrest Different from a Heart Attack?

Most people have seen someone around them with a heart disease or even suffering from a heart attack. However, there are also cases when someone dies because of a cardiac arrest, but people will still call it a heart attack – after all it is the standard terminology. The terms – heart attack and cardiac arrest are used interchangeably but have a completely different meaning. Not only can this be confusing, but the implications in both cases are entirely different. Hence, it is essential to know the differen

Dr. Gaurav Minocha In Cardiac Sciences

Mar 12 , 2018 | 3 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

FAQs on 'Heart' Diseases!

Q1. What are the types of Heart Disease? A: There are 4 forms of Heart Disease : 1. Congenital Heart Disease (Hole in the heart, Blue baby etc.) 2. Valvular Heart Disease (generally occurs after Rheumatic fever in children and adolescents) 3. Lifestyle disease (Coronary artery disease) 4. Degenerative Heart Disease (Like calcification of valves, aneurysms etc.) Q2. Are all Heart Diseases PREVENTABLE? A: Yes! Dr. Ganesh Mani, Chairman, Cardiac Sciences, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospita

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

Mar 30 , 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

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