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
Table of Content Overview Heart-Valves and their functioning Sequence of blood-flow in and out of the heart Heart Valve Diseases (HVDs) Risk Factors for HVD Signs and Symptoms of HVD
The heart expands and contracts at a constant pace in order to push oxygenated blood to, and receive impure blood from, all over the body. This rhythm is called the