Heart disease is a growing concern not only in India but also globally. Over 100,000 people in India experience irregular heartbeats or slow heart rates yearly. Unfortunately, reports say only a mere number of people, approximately 20,000, get pacemaker implantation in India in a year. The number of people with heart disease is increasing year […]
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The pacemaker, a tremendous medical invention, has saved many people live long, healthy lives. If you are wondering who received the first pacemaker, Arne Larsson received it in 1958. He lived a long life and died in 2001 at 86. Here, we will see when a pacemaker is needed, as well as the procedures and
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Acute or chronic heart diseases are a huge problem in India and the leading cause of death and disability in the country. While there are different medications to prevent further problems, surgery is suggested for long-term benefits. One such procedure is annuloplasty, which treats leakages in the heart valve, ensuring that the blood is pumped
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Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of mortality in India and are responsible for one in four deaths in the country. Unfortunately, it affects people in the most productive years of their lives, resulting in catastrophic financial and social burdens on family members. In fact, they’re categorised as a silent epidemic in the
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Coronary artery bypass surgery is a fairly common and successful procedure in India, with an average of 1 50,000 performed every year. You may be recommended bypass surgery if the arteries are narrowed or blocked the procedure helps restore blood flow to the heart. Read on to learn more about coronary artery bypass surgery, including
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The aortic valve is one of the four heart valves connecting the left ventricle to the aorta. It controls blood flow in the heart, i.e., when the aortic valve opens, it allows the blood to flow from the left ventricle to the aorta. And when it closes, the valve prevents oxygen-rich blood from flowing back
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Heart transplants are the third most popular type of transplant, with patients waiting anywhere from 3 months to up to a year to receive donor hearts. In a country where cardiovascular diseases are becoming a silent pandemic, heart transplant surgery procedures have been a welcome intervention. Around 911 heart transplants were conducted in India in
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TAVR stands for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and refers to a procedure to replace a narrowed and diseased aortic valve. It is less invasive and an alternative for patients who cannot undergo open-heart surgery. Read on to learn more about TAVR surgery, including details about the actual procedure, cost, and tips for finding a reputable
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Sudden cardiac arrest, or SCD, is one of India’s leading causes of death, with an estimated 5 to 6 lakh people dying yearly. And what’s even more worrying is that a sizeable percentage of them are under 50. Sadly, over 86% of these deaths could have been prevented through timely treatment and prevention. Read on
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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder characterized by rapid and irregular electrical signals in the heart’s upper chambers (atria). This irregularity disrupts the normal coordination of heartbeats, leading to palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and fatigue. AFib increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular complications. Various factors, including age,
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