Heart Disease by Dr Gokhale

Are Men More Likely to Develop Heart Diseases Than Women?

Heart diseases are the silent killers of millions of people around the world. These life-threatening diseases can strike anyone, regardless of age, sex, and gender. However, there is also a widespread assumption that men are more prone to heart diseases than women. Anecdotally, the belief rings true, too. But are men more at risk of […]

VAD Surgery in Hyderabad: Different Types, Benefits & Limitations

Ventricular Assist Device Surgery, also called VAD Surgery, is nothing short of a lifeline for patients whose hearts fail to pump blood effectively. “It is a remarkable medical procedure that assists in improving blood circulation, prevents further deterioration, aids in heart transplant surgery, and is the most viable long-term option that drastically improves the quality […]

What Are the Complementary Therapies for Heart Disease?

Complementary therapies are commonly used alongside conventional treatment procedures to improve medical outcomes further while supporting the healing and overall health of the patient. Relaxation techniques for digestive disorders or skin conditions, breathing exercises for respiratory conditions, and yoga for menopausal symptoms are some of the most commonly recommended complementary theories that work alongside traditional […]

Heart Palpitations Causes and Treatments

Heart palpitations can be distressing as they result in a fast or irregular heartbeat that can cause discomfort. A thorough comprehension of the factors contributing to heart palpitations and knowing the various heart palpitations treatments is imperative. The focus of this article is on different methods that individuals can use to effectively manage and ease the symptoms […]

What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)?

CPR, or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, is a procedure used to resuscitate someone whose heart has stopped beating or whose breathing has stopped. It is a life-saving technique that involves applying pressure on the chest to create a flow of oxygenated blood to the vital organs, including the brain until medical help arrives. The top cardiac surgeons […]

Tetralogy of Fallot Symptoms and Causes

About in every 10,000 newly born infants, 8 have a congenital cardiac abnormality called tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). There are four structural issues in the human heart that can come together to cause a number of difficulties. The signs and symptoms need an early diagnosis. The tetralogy of the Fallot condition can be moderate to serious and may […]

Leaky Heart Valves Causes and Treatment

Our heart at once has to pump the impure blood to the lungs and pure blood to the rest of the body parts. An amazingly simple mechanism makes this happen with the help of valves. The valves are like the doors that facilitate blood flow in and out of the heart in one direction. They […]

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Symptoms & Causes

Atrial Septal Defect is a congenital heart condition, commonly called a ‘hole in the heart’. The hole is formed in the muscular wall of the heart, called the ‘septum’ which separates the upper chambers of the heart. Given the wall separates the oxygenated blood and deoxygenated blood, the hole in the middle of the wall […]

Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)

Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) is a cardiovascular genetic disorder in which the veins carrying blood from the lungs don’t connect properly to the left atrium. Instead, they travel to the heart via an erroneous connection. In this cardiac defect, the pulmonary veins that also go by the name the lung blood arteries, are […]

What is Marfan Syndrome? How Does It Affect Heart?

A group of cells along with an intercellular framework that performs a special type of function is called tissue. The entire human body is made up of four types of tissues – Muscular, Epithelial, Neural and Connective. Each type of tissue has a special function. Muscular tissue aids in movement, neural tissue responds to stimuli, […]