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Heart disease in children

Normal growth and development of a child depend on proper functioning of the heart and sufficient flow of oxygen-rich blood to all parts of the body. Babies who have congenital heart defects may have cyanosis and tire easily while feeding. As a result, they may not gain weight or grow as they should. Some of the symptoms which may suggest that a child is suffering from a heart disease are as follows: CHILD HAVING FEEDING PROBLEMS The inability to take feeds at a single stretch, especially when associa

Dr. Neeraj Awasthy In Cardiac Sciences

Oct 02 , 2015 | 1 min read

Is My Child Growing Well?

Short stature is a common concern of many parents today. There are many people who repent later as action for short stature was not taken at the right time. A healthy child is expected to grow in a predetermined pattern and any deviation could be a pointer to a serious underlying disorder. HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY CHILD IS NOT GROWING WELL? Your child is the shortest in class and is being bullied by his/ her classmates Does not outgrow his/her clothes for more than 2 years A younger cousin or sibling o

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Cardiac Sciences Paediatric (Ped) Cardiology

Jul 27 , 2015 | 1 min read

Care for your heart!

Minimally invasive heart surgery continues to evolve with growth in technology and surgeon experience The popularity of minimally invasive heart surgery (MICS) or Keyhole Surgery has grown immensely in the last couple of years. It continues to evolve and expand with growth in technology and surgeon experience. With gradual innovations in heart surgery techniques, refinement of transthoracic echocardiography, surgical instruments and robotic technology, heart surgery has progressed to less-invasive approa

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Oct 22 , 2015 | 1 min read

Syncope or fainting attack -do always need a treatment?

Syncope is defined as transient loss of consciousness lasting for seconds to a few minutes with complete recovery. Only 70% of the fainting attacks are diagnosed despite thorough investigation. Out of these, 60% are due to vasovagal reflex, 30% are due to heart disorders and rest because of other reasons. Vasovagal reflex is the most common cause of syncope, or in general terms is described as fainting attack by most of the patients. It can occur in any age group. They are usually precipitated by prolong

Dr. Arun Kumar Gupta In Cardiac Sciences

Oct 19 , 2015 | 2 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 | 2 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.

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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.

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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 | 2 min read

New Technique - Extra Corporeal Membrane Therapy (ECMO)

There was a revolution with the invention of Heart & Lung Machine. With the heart and lung machine it was possible to bypass the heart from the system and operate on it. It was a fabulous achievement. Millions of heart patients across the world could be saved by this technique. Once the baseline of cardiac patients was saved then we found another huge number of patients who need something other than the Heart and Lung Machine. Like any other organ of our body, the Heart and Lung do get so ill that they n

Dr. Rajneesh C Shrivastava In Cardiac Sciences

Oct 28 , 2015 | 2 min read

Conquering and Preventing Heart Diseases

A healthy heart is the essence of healthy life. Unfortunately, during the last decade, heart diseases have surpassed cancer in being credited as the No. one cause of mortality. There is no denying the fact that Diabetes Mellitus have contributed significantly to this but still there is a large population that is non-diabetic and still has cardiac disease. A well-informed, avid reader and a health conscious person know that heart ailment can be sudden and fatal. Though there are several advancements in medic

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Mar 15 , 2016 | 2 min read

Cholesterol-Take in or Take Out

You just had your cholesterol test done last week and wondering what are your results going to be? Whether the numbers would be high enough to go for a treatment. Or what should be the ideal number for you to avoid treatment? We all want a heart-healthy lifestyle and that can be ensured if we keep a regular check on our levels of cholesterol. There are two types of Cholesterol: Good cholesterol aka high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and Bad cholesterol aka low-density lipoprotein (LDL). HDL may lower the risk o

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Mar 22 , 2016 | 2 min read

Heart Attack? - identify in time to save a life!

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Most people who develop heart disease have one or major risk factors that are within their power to change. These include smoking, high blood pressure, uncontrolled sugar, abnormal cholesterol levels and stress. It's important to tackle these risk factors. WHAT IS HEART ATTACK? The heart muscle requires a regular supply of oxygen and food. This is supplied by blood, carried by a network of blood vessels known as Coronary Arteries. The

Dr. Niraj Kumar In Cardiac Sciences

Oct 09 , 2015 | 2 min read

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