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Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease

What is heart disease? The most common heart disease is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) , which is one of the leading causes of heart attack. CAD is often interchangeably used with the term heart disease that includes a number of problems primarily affecting the heart and blood vessels. If you are suffering from CAD, it is possible that your arteries become hard and narrow, restricting blood flow to the heart. CAD can manifest as: Angina : Angina is a chest pain or discomfort that happens when the heart

Dr. Roopa Salwan In Cardiac Sciences

Aug 09 , 2016 | 3 min read

Which Asanas to Avoid if Suffering from Heart Disease

Yoga is the solution to all heart problems. We all practice a few asanas that can reduce the risk of heart disease. Unfortunately, Yoga is not the cure for all heart diseases and has its own limitations. Below are few questions often asked from an Interventional Cardiologist on which asanas to avoid: Q 1: If I have been diagnosed with heart disease. Which are the yoga poses to avoid? You should avoid poses that makes your heart work rigorously. Try to avoid inverted poses as the heart pumps blood agai

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Aug 11 , 2016 | 3 min read

Heart Healthy Tips for Women- Be Vigilant

Recent studies have shown that women fare worse than men when it comes to a heart attack. Women are busy taking care of their house, doing daily chores, looking after kids and usually ignoring the dramatic symptoms that can cause a heart attack . They ordinarily delay in seeking health care because they are more concerned with looking after their families and do not want to ignore them. This can lead to atypical presentations of heart attack such as indigestion, fuller stomach, fatigue rather than a chest p

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Aug 22 , 2016 | 3 min read

A new ray of hope in Pacing- Introducing “Leadless Pacemaker”

You must know that pacemakers are surgically implanted devices that generate electrical impulses to treat irregular or stalled heart beats. More than 1 million people across the world are implanted with pacemakers each year. We introduce a new pacemaker "Micra"- an inch-long device that does not require the use of wired leads in order to provide an electrical connection between the pulse-generating device and heart. Traditional Pacemaker v/s Micra In a conventional single chamber pacemaker, the leads

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Aug 29 , 2016 | 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

Savior of life- ECMO Therapy

Rahul, a 35 year old engineer, was suffering from fever and cough. He was visiting his family physician for the last 5 days because his fever was not receding despite medication. He became very weak and was struggling to breathe. He was rushed to the nearest hospital, where the physician placed him on an artificial breathing device. However, Rahul was not receiving sufficient oxygen since he was suffering from an “ARDS” (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome). This acute disease led to the failure of kidney,

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Sep 01 , 2016 | 2 min read

Why is Preventive Health Check-Up Important?

Our healthy lifestyle has come to a halt. Our work leaves us with no time to involve ourselves in physical activities. This is affecting us today with chronic heart diseases, cancers, mental disturbances, diabetes, and several hormonal imbalances. All of this can be prevented by planning and executing a proper health check-up to prevent the disease from spreading. Therefore, it is important to go for yearly or monthly preventive tests to increase chances for treatment and cure. How often you need assistance

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Sep 07 , 2016 | 2 min read

Know the MICRA story

Mr. Goel's condition was deteriorating every day. His kidneys had failed due to which he was on dialysis 3 times a week. Moreover, a shunt was made on the left side of neck to allow hemodialysis . His urine output was very low throughout the day and his immunity was also decreasing. Around 6 months, a pacemaker was implanted in a peripheral hospital on the right side of his chest. His pocket site was appearing swollen since last 5-6 days and the skin was gaping with some discharge. It seemed he had develope

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Sep 09 , 2016 | 2 min read

What is Bypass Surgery?

Heart diseases affect approximately 15% of the population in India, Coronary heart disease (CAD) being one of them. CAD is a condition that causes blockages in the arteries due to accumulation of fat and calcium. This reduces blood supply to the heart, causing chest pain (angina), breathelessness and palpitations. In its severest form, it can lead to a sudden heart attack or a decrease in heart function (heart failure). One of the treatment modalities for Coronary Heart Disease - CAD is Coronary Artery Bypa

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Sep 15 , 2016 | 2 min read

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