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Polycystic Kidney Disease: Treatment and Supportive Care 0

Summary Polycystic Kidney Disease is a condition in which numerous cysts, which are small growths filled with water, develop all over the kidney, and other organs too. The condition is

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Seven common genetic diseases you might inherit from your elders 1

Overview Some diseases run in the family, which means, one or more members of the family from different generations may have been diagnosed with the same. Further, genetic mutation can

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What is plasma therapy, and what diseases are treated by it? 0

Overview During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, one of the several forms of treatment that was explored by doctors is Convalescent Plasma Therapy or CPT for short. CPT is not a

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What is Heart Rate and how to keep your heart-rate under check? 1

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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Follow-up Medical care after Heart Transplant 5

Table of Content Kauvery’s Heart Transplant Team Immediately after the Surgery Medication Caring for the Incision Monitoring for Infection Monitoring for Complications Diet and Nutrition Exercise Follow-up Medical checks Adjusting

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Therapeutic Endoscopy in Gastrointestinal Diseases 1

Overview Endoscopy is a popular, minimally-invasive technique used for diagnosis as well as treatment of diseases, in different organ-systems of the body. When it comes to treating disorders of the

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Open-heart surgery vs. TAVR: Pros and Cons 3

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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Kauvery Heart & Lung Transplant Centre 5

Table of Content Kauvery’s Heart Transplant Team What is Advanced Heart Failure? What is Mechanical Circulatory Support? Heart Transplantation Ventricular Assist Devices ( LVAD / RVAD / BiVAD /TAH) Lung

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Different stages of Chronic Kidney Disease 1

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition in which the kidney is unable to filter out the wastes or toxins from the blood, efficiently. The condition develops and progresses gradually.

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Impella Heart Pump – Necessity and Applications 2

The Impella Heart Pump is an external device that is temporarily introduced into the heart, to maintain healthy blood-flow during a high-risk, protected, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). It is also

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