Know all About Angioplasty
Learn what angioplasty is, how the procedure works, types of stents used, recovery time, and costs — and when it is recommended over bypass surgery. Angioplasty is a minimally-invasive procedure…
Heart Failure: Causes, Treatment, Medicines, Devices, and Lifestyle
Heart failure does not mean the heart has stopped. It means the heart is not pumping efficiently enough to meet the body's needs. Let’s look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis,…
Coronary Angiography: What It Is, Why It Is Done, and What to Expect
Coronary angiography uses contrast dye and X-ray imaging to check for blockages in the heart arteries. Let us see why the test is done, how to prepare for it, what…
TAVR / TAVI: Aortic Valve Replacement Without Open-Heart Surgery
Aortic valve disease once meant a major open-heart surgery with a long hospital stay and extended recovery. Today, TAVR, also called TAVI, allows doctors to replace a damaged aortic valve…
Exercise Stress Test (TMT): What to Expect During the Test
An exercise stress test, also called a treadmill test or TMT, is one of the most commonly performed cardiac tests in India. It helps doctors understand how your heart performs…
Angioplasty: Procedure, Types, What to Expect, and Recovery
Angioplasty opens blocked heart arteries using a balloon catheter and stent without open-heart surgery. This guide covers the types of angioplasties, including IVUS and OCT-guided procedures, exactly what happens during…
Heart Attack: Warning Signs, Causes, and What to Do in an Emergency
A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart is blocked by a clot, cutting off oxygen to the heart muscles. This blog covers the warning signs of…
Secundum Atrial Septal Defect: A Simple Guide for Patients
Secundum atrial septal defect is a common congenital heart condition where there’s a small opening in the wall between the heart’s upper chambers, allowing blood to flow where it shouldn’t.…
HOW TO AVOID HEART ATTACK WHILESLEEPING: BEST SLEEPING POSITIONS
While most people focus on cardiovascular health during the day, the hours spent asleep are just as critical. The way the body rests can impact the circulation, breathing, and even…
How To Check Heart Health At Home: A Few Simple Tests And Tips
Heart health has become a growing concern across all age groups, with cardiovascular disease now affecting millions worldwide. Recent research underscores the urgency of this concern. As per PubMed, between…