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Mitra-clip procedure for Mitral Valve Regurgitation 0

Summary Mitral Valve is an important valve in the human heart and like any other part of the body, it can also develop a host of conditions. One such condition

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Significance of Ventricular Assist Devices in Cardiac Support 0

Table of Content Introduction What are Ventricular Assist Devices Why are they required? Types of VADs First Generation Pulsatile Pumps Second generation, continuous-flow axial pumps Third generation, continuous-flow centrifugal pumps

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Holter Monitors – Heart Monitoring for continuous insights 0

Table of Content Introduction to Heart Monitoring What is a Holter Monitor? Why is it required? Conditions diagnosed by the Holter Monitor How is the Monitor used? Results and Follow-up

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Can stress clog your arteries? 0

Table of Content Introduction to Arterial Blockages What causes Arterial Blockages? Arterial Blockages – The Stress Factor Dangers of Clogged Arteries Symptoms of Arterial Blockages Diagnostic Tests for Clogged Arteries

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Is Angioplasty needed immediately after a Heart Attack? 0

Table of Content Introduction What is Angioplasty? When is Angioplasty done? Coronary Angioplasty after a heart-attack (Primary Angioplasty) Advantages Outlook Frequently Asked Questions Summary Heart attack is a heart event

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Benefits and Risks of Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery 0

Summary Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery is an open surgical procedure done to overcome blockages, due to plaque deposits, in coronary arteries. Unlike the more common Coronary Artery Bypass

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Optical Coherence Tomography procedure used in Cardiology 0

Summary Optical Coherence Tomography or OCT is a minimally-invasive procedure done to get a better idea of blockages in coronary arteries. Compared to other options such as coronary angiography and

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Revolutionizing Cardiac Care – Robotic Surgery in Cardiology 0

Table of Content Introduction Cardiac conditions treated using Robotic Surgery How is the procedure done? During and after…   Summary Some of the cardiac conditions in the past required open,

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Success Rate of Laser Angioplasty 0

Overview Atherosclerosis is a condition in which plaque starts depositing on the inner walls of arteries thereby restricting blood-flow. It causes a wide range of consequences and complications. Coronary Artery

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The link between Oral Health and Cardiovascular Disease 0

Summary There is increasing concern about the connection between Oral Health and systemic diseases. That the mouth in general, and the tongue in particular, is a mirror to diseases elsewhere

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