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Hole in the Heart

All over the world, 10 out of 1000 babies are born with heart disease. Although, it consists of several different types of heart disease but in our society, they are commonly known as 'hole in the heart' or 'dil mein chhed'.

Max Team In Paediatric (Ped) Cardiology

Nov 13 , 2020 | 1 min read

Be Heart Healthy

Every 36 seconds, one person dies from heart disease. Therefore, it's imperative to learn all you can about heart health. What causes a heart attack? It occurs when the blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, often by a blood clot. This happens because coronary arteries that supply the heart with blood slowly become thicker and harder from a build-up of fat, cholesterol and other substances called plaque. If the plaque breaks open and a blood clot is formed that blocks the blood flow, a heart a

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Paediatric (Ped) Cardiology

Apr 09 , 2014 | 1 min read

Heart Diseases in Children

10 out of 1000 children are born with heart disease all over the world. These children have defect in the formation of heart in mother's womb. Cause of this problem is not well defined till date although some heart defects are inherited from parents. Some babies are born blue and some appear normal just after birth but disease manifests later on in these babies. IF BABY IS HAVING FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS THEN HE CAN HAVE HEART DISEASE: Difficulty in feeding Increased rate of breathing Poor weight gain F

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Paediatric (Ped) Cardiology

Jul 20 , 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

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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

Cold weather can take a toll on your child's heart

Ah-choo! Cold weather can be upsetting for your little one. You may often find him/her sneezing, coughing, wheezing and most of all CRANKY! As and when the weather gets cooler, the impact is felt by all of us. Winter is the season of respiratory illness especially in infants and young children. So a natural question arises- how can illnesses like flu and RSV affect children with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Do you know that infants and children, regardless of the heart disease, can have severe cour

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Paediatrics (Ped) Paediatric (Ped) Cardiology

Nov 09 , 2016 | 3 min read

Facts About Congenital Cardiac Defects

Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) is a defect in the structure of the heart and vessels of a newborn. One in every 125 babies born (8-10 per 1000 live born) has congenital heart defects, which, incidentally, is also the most common birth defect. Many of these children have curable conditions and with good long-term prognosis.

Dr. Munesh Tomar In Paediatric (Ped) Cardiology

Feb 03 , 2023 | 4 min read

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