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Heart Health

Optical Coherence Tomography procedure used in Cardiology

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

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

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

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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Stroke in Pregnant Women

Table of Content Conditions That Affect Women More Than Men and Result in Possible Stroke Factors That Predispose Women Towards Stroke Focusing on Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Focusing on Venous

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The benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity for Vascular Health

Table of Content Overview Cardiovascular conditions that can be remedied by exercise Benefits of Exercise on the heart At the Microscopic level Plasma Lipids and Atherogenesis Insulin Sensitivity Blood Pressure

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Signs of Heart-valve Disease, treatment and follow-up

Table of Content Overview Heart-Valves and their functioning Sequence of blood-flow in and out of the heart Heart Valve Diseases (HVDs) Risk Factors for HVD Signs and Symptoms of HVD

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What is Heart Rate and how to keep your heart-rate under check?

The heart expands and contracts at a constant pace in order to push oxygenated blood to, and receive impure blood from, all over the body. This rhythm is called the

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Why and How is an Electrophysiology procedure done

In an earlier article, we have covered what is Electrophysiology and what is the role of a Cardiac Electrophysiologist (CEP). In this article, we shall cover the why and how

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Open-heart surgery vs. TAVR: Pros and Cons

Table of Content Introduction Nature of procedure Suitability Hospitalization / Recovery Scars Pain Rehabilitation Re-intervention Mortality Risks and Complications Conclusion Frequently Asked Questions Introduction As we are all aware, the

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