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Frequently Asked Questions on Brain Aneurysms

What is an aneurysm? An aneurysm is a weak spot in the blood vessel that expands into a balloon shaped structure over time. As the heart keeps pumping blood in the blood vessels of the brain this balloon (a saccular aneurysm) keeps getting bigger and may rupture. Some aneurysms may not look like balloons but, rather look like elongated tubes (fusiform). Do all aneurysms need treatment? No, all aneurysms don't need to be treated. Treatment depends on the site, size and anatomy of an aneurysm. Wha

Max Team In Neurosciences Interventional Neurology

Jul 05 , 2017 | 4 min read

Are you Stroke Smart? Calculate your Stroke Smart Score

Let's see if you are stroke smart. Below are eleven questions based on general knowledge about stroke . Try and answer them and then score yourself to see if you are a Stroke Novice or a Stroke GOD. Every question is one point. 1. What is Stroke? Is it how you swim? Related to cricket? A brain emergency A heart disease. Its bad, but I don't know what it is exactly Answer: Stroke is rapid and sudden damage to the brain. Also known as brain attack or paralytic attack. 2. How common is a strok

Max Team In Neurosciences Interventional Neurology

Aug 31 , 2017 | 3 min read

Who is the Real “Hero” of Stroke Care?

We know more about our clothes and cars than we know about our health and body. It is astonishing that we spend more time to research about which laptop to buy, but when it comes to our own health most of us take a passive approach. This deficiency of knowledge is even more evident when it comes to dealing with emergencies. “Ït is too late now, I am sorry!” Unfortunately, we have heard this line more often in the real life than in films. The question arises, what can we do to change this? How do we tac

Max Team In Neurosciences Interventional Neurology

Nov 17 , 2017 | 3 min read

FAQs on Carotid Artery Disease/ Carotid Stenosis

1. What are carotid arteries? These are two large tubes which take blood from the heart to the brain through the neck. You can feel them pulsating in the neck if you press lightly (only one side) just away from the midline. 2. What is carotid stenosis? Over time cholesterol may get deposited in the arteries and form a plaque which tends to block the flow of blood. As this plaque keeps getting bigger the artery may get completely blocked or occluded. 3. What are the risk factors for carotid steno

Max Team In Neurosciences Interventional Neurology

Feb 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

Stroke is the number one cause of disability

Stroke is the number one cause of disability and one of the leading causes of death in our country. Stroke is sudden and severe damage to brain cells which can result in paralysis, coma and even death. There are three kinds of stroke : ischemic ( blockage of blood vessels), hemorrhagic( known as brain hemorrhage or blood clot in common language) and subarachnoid hemorrhage ( due to aneurysms). Below we discuss the common facts regarding the diagnosis and treatment of brain stroke. Yes, it is a medical em

Max Team In Interventional Neurology

Jun 17 , 2020 | 2 min read

STROKE: It's a CHOICE! Don't Call it a Disease

For ages we have known that prevention is better than cure, it holds true even for a Stroke. Stroke or brain attack is a lifestyle associated disease and it is entirely your choice on how you choose to prevent it. Dr. Chandril Chugh , Head, Interventional Neurologist, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket , says the majority cases of stroke are due to a sedentary lifestyle and an unhealthy diet

Max Team In Interventional Neurology

Nov 28 , 2020 | 2 min read

Brain Stroke: Time And Awareness Are Key To Save Life & Prevent Disability

Stroke is the brain attack that can happen, either due to blockage of blood vessel in the brain, thus reducing blood supply to the brain, or leakage from blood vessel in brain, leading to haemorrhage in brain.

Dr. Himanshu Agarwal In Interventional Neurology

Oct 28 , 2021 | 2 min read

Mechanical Thrombectomy For Severe Acute Stroke

A Boon & Ground Breaking Development for the Patients with Severe Acute Stroke. Stroke is a life-threatening and disabling disease. In the last few years, a lot of research has shown encouraging results in treating patients with acute stroke.

Dr. Himanshu Agarwal In Interventional Neurology

Oct 20 , 2022 | 2 min read

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