Table of Content Introduction What are Ventricular Assist Devices Why are they required? Types of VADs First Generation Pulsatile Pumps Second generation, continuous-flow axial pumps Third generation, continuous-flow centrifugal pumps
Table of Content Introduction to Heart Monitoring What is a Holter Monitor? Why is it required? Conditions diagnosed by the Holter Monitor How is the Monitor used? Results and Follow-up
Table of Content Introduction to Arterial Blockages What causes Arterial Blockages? Arterial Blockages – The Stress Factor Dangers of Clogged Arteries Symptoms of Arterial Blockages Diagnostic Tests for Clogged Arteries
Table of Content Introduction What is Angioplasty? When is Angioplasty done? Coronary Angioplasty after a heart-attack (Primary Angioplasty) Advantages Outlook Frequently Asked Questions Summary Heart attack is a heart event
Summary Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery is an open surgical procedure done to overcome blockages, due to plaque deposits, in coronary arteries. Unlike the more common Coronary Artery Bypass
Summary Optical Coherence Tomography or OCT is a minimally-invasive procedure done to get a better idea of blockages in coronary arteries. Compared to other options such as coronary angiography and
Table of Content Introduction Cardiac conditions treated using Robotic Surgery How is the procedure done? During and after… Summary Some of the cardiac conditions in the past required open,
Overview Atherosclerosis is a condition in which plaque starts depositing on the inner walls of arteries thereby restricting blood-flow. It causes a wide range of consequences and complications. Coronary Artery
Summary There is increasing concern about the connection between Oral Health and systemic diseases. That the mouth in general, and the tongue in particular, is a mirror to diseases elsewhere
Table of Content Overview Cardiovascular conditions that can be remedied by exercise Benefits of Exercise on the heart At the Microscopic level Plasma Lipids and Atherogenesis Insulin Sensitivity Blood Pressure
