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Signs of Heart-valve Disease, treatment and follow-up 1

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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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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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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Invasive, Non-invasive and new-age treatments for Peripheral Artery Disease 0

Summary Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a lot more common than previously believed. Diabetics and those who consume tobacco products are at high risk of the same. Amputation of a

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Peptic Ulcer Disease – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment 0

Summary Peptic Ulcer Disease is a condition in which the stomach acid acts on the stomach lining resulting in open sores or ulcers in different parts of the digestive tract.

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Deep Brain Simulations for the treatment of Parkinsons Disease 0

Summary Parkinson’s Disease is a disorder that affects the CNS or Central Nervous System. It causes a wide range of motor disabilities that affect movement, gait, balance, stability, expression and

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Graft-Versus-Host-Disease prevention after Bone Marrow Transplant 1

Table of Content Summary Introduction to AHCT Types of GVHD Risk Factors for GVHD Symptoms of GVHD Acute GVHD Chronic GVHD Treatment strategies To prevent onset of GVHD To cure

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Flooding and Communicable Diseases 0

Chennai, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur Districts of Tamil Nadu experienced unprecedented amounts of rain, followed by devastating floods and severe waterlogging. The immediate need of the hour in these areas is

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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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All about Crohn’s Disease – an Inflammatory Bowel Disease 0

Summary Crohn’s Disease is one of two types of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases that affect the digestive tract. The exact cause of Crohn’s Disease is not known but there are clear

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