Life After Bypass Surgery: Recovery, Diet, and Precautions
Bypass surgery is not the end of a full life. For most patients, it is the beginning of a healthier one. Studies consistently show that patients who follow post-surgery guidelines…
TAVR/TAVI: The Keyhole Heart Valve Replacement Without Open-Heart Surgery
TAVR/TAVI is a minimally-invasive procedure used to replace a damaged aortic valve without open-heart surgery. It is mainly recommended for patients who are at high surgical risk and need a…
All About Coronary Angiography
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…
Warning Signs, Causes of Heart Attacks: Dealing With it in an Emergency
A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart muscles is suddenly blocked, usually by a clot in a coronary artery, starving the tissue of oxygen. Without quick treatment,…
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…