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Seven common genetic diseases you might inherit from your elders

Table of Content Overview Introduction Single gene or monogenic inheritance disorders Multifactorial or Polygenic inheritance disorders Mitochondrial inheritance disorders   Overview Some diseases run in the family, which means, one

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What is plasma therapy, and what diseases are treated by it?

Overview During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, one of the several forms of treatment that was explored by doctors is Convalescent Plasma Therapy or CPT for short. CPT is not a

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What is Heart Rate and how to keep your heart-rate under check?

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

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Follow-up Medical care after Heart Transplant

Navigating life after a heart transplant? Our comprehensive guide details follow-up care, medications, diet, exercise, and emotional well-being to ensure a healthy future.

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Therapeutic Endoscopy in Gastrointestinal Diseases

Overview Endoscopy is a popular, minimally-invasive technique used for diagnosis as well as treatment of diseases, in different organ-systems of the body. When it comes to treating disorders of the

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Open-heart surgery vs. TAVR: Pros and Cons

Table of Content Introduction Nature of procedure Suitability Hospitalization / Recovery Scars Pain Rehabilitation Re-intervention Mortality Risks and Complications Conclusion Frequently Asked Questions Introduction As we are all aware, the

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Kauvery Heart & Lung Transplant Centre

Table of Content Kauvery’s Heart Transplant Team What is Advanced Heart Failure? What is Mechanical Circulatory Support? Heart Transplantation Ventricular Assist Devices ( LVAD / RVAD / BiVAD /TAH) Lung

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Different stages of Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition in which the kidney is unable to filter out the wastes or toxins from the blood, efficiently. The condition develops and progresses gradually.

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Impella Heart Pump – Necessity and Applications

The Impella Heart Pump is an external device that is temporarily introduced into the heart, to maintain healthy blood-flow during a high-risk, protected, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). It is also

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All about Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Table of Content Causes and Risk Factors Symptoms Complications Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Outlook Pelvic Inflammatory Disease or PID is one of those lesser-known women’s health conditions. Yet it affects a

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