Any obstruction in the blood flow to a certain part of your brain causes a stroke. The blood supply can be cut off due to a clot and this is known as an ischemic stroke. On the other hand, certain strokes are caused due to bleeding in the brain and these are known as hemorrhagic strokes. Although genetics and old age have an important part to play, it is important to control certain associated
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries which is caused by plaque build-up. Coronary artery disease can range from no symptoms at all to chest pain to a heart attack. Medical procedures such as stents or bypass surgery can be used to treat coronary artery disease. Choosing the optimal treatment choice is usually a personal decision. Each method has its own set of risks and benefits. Many things are taken into
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery is a procedure in which a surgeon uses one or more grafts to create a bypass around blocked or narrowed coronary arteries, enabling increased blood flow to the open grafts beyond the blockage to supply blood to the heart muscles. Contents: Why is heart bypass surgery important? What are the risks of heart bypass surgery? How long does the average person live after heart bypass surgery? Takeaway Why is heart
Heart problems do not generally necessitate surgery. They can sometimes be treated with nonsurgical procedures, medicines, or lifestyle modifications. Problems such as heart failure, plaque buildup that partially or completely stop blood flow in a coronary artery, malfunctioning heart valves, dilated or diseased major blood arteries (such as the aorta), and irregular heart rhythms are the ones that necessitate surgery. Types of Heart Surgery Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): CABG is also known as heart
A heart attack occurs when the blood flow to the heart is cut off. There aren’t always obvious symptoms of something being wrong with your heart. Chest pain is not the only sign of a heart attack. Some cardiac symptoms aren’t even felt in the chest, and it’s not always easy to figure out what’s wrong. Contents: 1. Treatment of Heart Attack 2. Symptoms of Heart Attack 3. Causes of Heart Attack Treatment
In the treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS), Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) is a common form of treatment. The sooner IVT is started, the better are the chances of a successful outcome…
7 Oct
Laparoscopic surgery is a form of minimally invasive surgery in which small incisions are used instead of the big incisions as in an open surgery.This surgical procedure uses a long thin camera…
20 Oct
Heart problems refer to a range of conditions that affect the heart. Heart problems include Coronary artery disease, Arrhythmias, Congenital heart defects, Heart valve disease, etc.
27 Oct
Knee pain is a typical complaint among the elderly, but it is also affecting many young adults today. The reason why knee pain is so common is that it is led by a number of unavoidable factors…
15 Nov
Knee pain appears to be a common complaint among middle-aged and elderly women. There are a variety of possible reasons why older women face severe forms of pain and discomfort in the knees.
17 Nov
