Understanding Rheumatic Heart Valve Damage: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Rheumatic Heart Valve Damage? Rheumatic heart valve damage is a serious condition that affects the heart’s valves. It often develops after a person has had rheumatic fever. This fever is a complication of untreated strep throat or scarlet fever. When the heart valves are damaged, they may not open or close properly. As […]
Pumping Life into Your Heart: Exercise as the Ultimate Cardio Protector
Your heart is a remarkable organ, tirelessly beating to keep you alive. One of the most effective ways to show gratitude for its service is to engage in regular exercise, which acts as a shield, protecting your heart from an array of potential ailments. The Heart-Exercise Duo: A Closer Look: Tailoring Exercise to Heart Health: […]
Unlocking Heart Insights: The Treadmill Test Demystified
In the realm of modern medicine, the Treadmill Test stands as a remarkable diagnostic tool that unveils crucial insights into our cardiovascular health. Often referred to as the Exercise Stress Test, this procedure involves walking on a treadmill while your heart’s responses are meticulously monitored. Beyond its name, the Treadmill Test is more than just […]
Stress and its Effect on Health: Understanding the Signs, Causes, and Treatments
Stress is a normal part of life that affects everyone from time to time. When stress becomes chronic, it can have serious implications for your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Types of Stress Signs of Stress Causes of Stress Impact of Stress Ways to Identify Stress Treatments for Stress Coping With Stress Stress vs. Anxiety […]
The Impact of Stress on Heart Health: Unveiling the Hidden Connection
In our fast-paced modern world, stress has become an all-too-familiar companion for many individuals. From work pressures and financial worries to relationship strains and societal expectations, stress permeates various aspects of our lives. While it is commonly known that stress can take a toll on mental well-being, its adverse effects on physical health, particularly heart […]
Congenital Heart Disease: What is it?
It is a condition that affects the heart’s structure and function that is present since birth. It is a group of heart defects or abnormalities that can appear at any age. The condition may affect the heart’s walls, valves, blood vessels, or the electrical system that regulates the heartbeat. Some forms of CHD may not […]
Exploring CABG Surgery: Procedure and Advantages
CABG stands for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. It is a surgical procedure used to treat coronary artery disease (CAD) by bypassing blocked or narrowed coronary arteries with healthy blood vessels to improve blood flow to the heart muscle. Indications for CABG Preoperative Precautions Benefits CABG surgery restores blood flow to the heart, reducing angina and […]
Understanding Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
It is also known as coronary angioplasty. It is a medical procedure used to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries in the heart. This is usually done by putting a thin tube with a deflated balloon into the clogged artery and then inflating the balloon to compress the plaque buildup, thus widening the artery, and […]
Fractional Flow Reserve: A Vital Tool for Heart Health
Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) is an advanced diagnostic procedure used to determine the necessity of interventions in patients with coronary artery disease. This minimally invasive test provides a more accurate method for assessing the severity of blood flow blockages in the coronary arteries than traditional imaging techniques alone. How Does Fractional Flow Reserve Work? The […]
Revolutionizing Cardiac Care: Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL)
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, demanding innovative treatments that offer safety, efficacy, and better patient outcomes. Among the most promising advancements is Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL), a revolutionary approach for patients with coronary artery disease characterized by calcified artery blockages. Calcification in the coronary arteries complicates standard treatments like angioplasty […]