Introduction A pacemaker is a tiny device that sends electrical impulses to the heart for normalising its rate and rhythm. It is used for treating arrhythmias when the heart beats
Summary Carotid Artery Disease refers to a range of conditions which are the outcome of atherosclerosis in the carotid arteries which supply blood to the head. It can cause several
Summary Pulmonary Valve Stenosis is a condition that affects the pulmonary valve in the heart. The valve can develop a set of conditions, one of them being Pulmonary Valve Stenosis.
Table of Content Introduction to CHF and VADs What is a Bi Ventricular Assist Device? Why is BiVAD required? Preparing for the Implant procedure During the procedure During the procedure
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
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
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
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
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
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
