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 […]
When the heart vessels are clogged by fat, cholesterol, or plaque build-up, they tend to narrow down, reducing the blood supply to the heart. In rare cases, they narrow down to an extent where blood supply ceases and blocks the blood flow, leading to chest pain and, in extreme cases, a heart attack. Angioplasty is […]
A lung nodule is a small abnormal mass of tissue that appears as round white spots on chest X-rays and CT scans. They rarely have symptoms and appear in one of every 500 chest x-rays taken when diagnosing some other ailments. So it appears to be not a problem, right? Wrong. About 40% of the […]
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 […]
Inherited Cardiac Conditions are a term given to the broad variety of genetic diseases or disorders related to the heart. Everybody loves to talk about the good traits that they inherit from their parents or grandparents. However, when it comes to diseases, we tend to assume that it is caused by the kind of lifestyle […]
Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) treatment is an advanced non-invasive procedure used as a treatment for Angina in patients with coronary artery diseases (CAD). Usually, EECP Treatment in Hyderabad is recommended for patients with damaged heart tissues or records of coronary artery disease who cannot undergo heart surgery due to complications. As we often get […]
Summer brings with it the good old sun, but there are some unwelcome guests as well – sunstrokes, heatwaves, dehydration and weakness in the body. Although not everyone will face any or all of these symptoms, it is better to be safe than sorry. We present to you some health tips for summer, as suggested […]
Our lungs are a very important part of our body, often taken for granted. We do not pay much attention to them; however, it is the lungs that keep us breathing and supply us with fresh oxygen. Although the human body’s lung defence mechanism is quite strong, it does not hurt to take some precautions […]
In today’s blog post, Dr. Gokhale, a Heart Specialist in Hyderabad, talks about the importance of sleep for a child. It goes beyond saying that a good night’s sleep can brighten everyone’s day. However, not many know the importance of sleep for child development. Yes, you read that right. Why is it important for a […]
Heart Failure (HF) – a condition in which a weakened heart can’t pump enough blood throughout the body. This leads to reduced quality of life, frequent hospitalization and high mortality. Although Heart Failure, like other heart ailments, has been acquiring epidemic proportions in India in the recent past, it has not received adequate public attention. […]
