OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY (OCT) OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY (OCT) is an advanced technique allowing Cardiologist to see the inside of an artery in 10 times more detail than Intravascular ultrasound technique. OCT is one of the most effective techniques used in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases. WHAT IS OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY (OCT) PROCEDURE In…
Read MoreMyths About Bypass Surgery Heart is the most vital organ in a human body and fearing any heart condition, especially a Bypass Surgery, is always justified. Bypass surgery is done to treat blockages in the arteries of the heart. This is done by making the blood reach the heart without clearing or cutting any blocked…
Read MoreTAVI- A Game Changer in Heart Surgery TAVI is a recent innovation in field of cardiology.This means Transcutaneous aortic valve implantation !The aortic valve is placed within a metal stent. The valve is placed across the native aortic annulus and the stent is inflated making the new valve placed at the site of original valve.…
Read MoreAutomatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICD or ICD) What is Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICD)? An Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICD or ICD) is a permanent device which monitors person’s abnormal heart rate. This device is mainly into patients with decreased heart function.Abnormal heart beats are known as Arrhythmias and it occurs when heart does not…
Read MoreYou will be surprised to know that the answer is NO. The pain due to blockages in the arteries of heart can be felt at all the following areas apart from the chest. • Left arm • Left forearm • Right arm • Right forearm • Jaws • Neck • Back • Right…
Read MoreAngioplasty is one of the most common and successful treatment options for heart disease. It is a procedure in which blocked blood vessels are opened to supply blood to heart muscles. Angioplasty in heart attack treatment saves valuable lives. Generally cardiologist performs Angioplasty immediately after heart attack. Angioplasty is not only relieves chest pain but…
Read MoreHeart Attack is one of the most common diseases in the world. Many people DIE every year due to heart attack. A Heart Attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. The arteries which supply oxygen to the heart get blocked due to the deposition of fatty materials known as Plaque. Heart attack…
Read MoreNow a days, only a few Cardiologist are using Distal Radial Artery technique for Angiography and Angioplasty treatment. This technique is recently introduced and needs more data for outcomes! Dr Mayur Jain has already completed many procedures using distal radial artery approach and is finding the technique better for his patients! There are many proposed advantages of…
Read MoreCoronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the major cause of death in India. In CAD, heart muscles do not get sufficient amount of blood (oxygen) as arteries become narrow and hard due to deposition of cholesterol, fat and other substances. This is also known as Atherosclerosis. Coronary…
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