Heart Surgery in Diabetics – Impact and Management
Diabetes and heart diseases have a strong connection. Statistics show that adults are more likely to develop heart diseases if they have diabetes; knowing that the American Heart Association considers diabetes as one of the major factors responsible for cardiovascular diseases.The reason for this is that people with diabetes are very likely to have high …
Heart Bypass Surgery vs Angioplasty – Which is better?
Heart Bypass Surgery vs Angioplasty has always been a dilemma in the mind of the patients who suffer cardiac blockages. To resolve the heart bypass surgery vs angioplasty dilemma and choose the right line of treatment, understanding the pros and cons of each are important. Most of the cardiologists would go an extra mile
Asif Father’s CABG Surgery Experience
Hi, I would like to thanks, Credihealth and Medanta hospital, with the deepest gratitude and appreciation on behalf of my father-in-law and the entire family. We are truly overwhelmed by the kindness and assistance provided by the entire Credihealth team for the treatment of my father-in-law. We came all the way from Bangladesh for his …
Beating Heart Bypass Surgery – Things You Should Know
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), commonly referred Bypass Surgery, is a surgical procedure that redirects blood flow around a blockage or narrowed section in the major arteries supplying blood and oxygen to the heart. A cardiac surgeon can perform the bypass surgery in any of the 2 ways – Beating Heart Bypass Surgery is CABG …
How to Choose Hospitals for Cardiac Patients?
When it comes to deciding on a cardiologist or heart hospital for treatment, people depend on advises given by friends and relatives. Sometimes, the patients also rely on their family doctors to recommend them to a particular hospital. A hospital’s reputation in the community is an important indicator of its quality. It goes a long way in …
Treatment for Kids with Cardiac Defects
Parents of children born with cardiac defects have an inborn anxiety with the overall performance of their child since they got to know about their child’s disease. It is essential to understand that based on the initial diagnosis by the doctor, treatment alternatives will be suggested. According to an experienced cardiologist at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, …
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery – Things to Know
Research by the American Heart Association has revealed that Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG Surgery) is one of the most frequently conducted major open-heart surgeries. What is CABG Surgery? It is a kind of procedure that is used in the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). This disease is caused due to the thinning of …
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) – 5 Questions to ask your Cardiac Surgeon
<p>Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) or simply a “bypass” is a surgical procedure to improve the blood supply to the heart muscle when its natural arteries have significant blocks; blocks that reduce blood flow and cause exertion ...
Heart Surgery: Which Surgery do I Need?
Heart surgery is used to treat complex Coronary Artery Diseases (CAD) when other forms of treatment like lifestyle changes, medical procedures and medicines fail to work or cannot be used. In CAD, a waxy substance known as plaque builds up inside coronary arteries, that supply blood to the heart. These plaques may harden or rupture, reducing the blood …
#CrediTalk: All About Coronary Artery Disease By Dr. Surinder Bazaz
Coronary Artery Disease is a condition which includes the narrowing and blockage of the coronary arteries. This is one of the most common types of heart disease because of which almost 365,914 people were killed in 2017. We had a conversation with Dr. Surinder Bazaz concerning Coronary Artery Disease and other heart health concerns. This …
#CrediTalk: An Interview With Dr. Amit Misri on Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Cardiology is a branch of medicine that covers all the aspects of heart diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. Parents may have some doubts or concerns related to Pediatric Cardiology. To answer those doubts, we had a conversation with Dr. Amit Misri. Interview Questions Asked by Dr. Amit Misri on Pediatric Cardiology Here are …
#CrediTalk: An Interview With Dr. Rajneesh Kapoor on Interventional Cardiology
<p>As we know, Interventional Cardiology is a branch of Cardiology in which special techniques are used to diagnose the disorders related to blood flow, as well as, pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart. It includes various t...
Redefining Healthcare With Experience, Excellence & Empathy
Dr. Yugal Kishore Mishra is a luminary in the medical discipline of preventive cardiology and surgery and needs no introduction. After an illustrious stint of close to 28 years in Escorts Heart Hospital, he ventured into a new work domain at state-of-the-art Manipal Hospitals (MH), Delhi, as it’s Clinical Services Director & Head of Cardiac Sciences about …
Heart Attack Treatment and Diagnosis
Most people don’t comprehend that they are having a heart attack or a heart disease in general until they have chest pain (angina or a heart attack). With each passing minute after a heart attack, the heart tissue loses oxygen and deteriorates or dies an irreversible death. Therefore, one should never ignore even the trivial …
Recovery after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) and Exercises
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), commonly known as Heart Bypass Surgery, is a procedure to correct narrowing or blockage of the arteries that provide oxygen and blood to the muscles of the heart. CABG is performed on individuals who have blockages in more than two coronary arteries or are suffering from coronary artery disease with …
Congenital Heart Disease – Symptoms Parents Should Look Out for in their Child
<p>Any medical condition or defect in the heart that is developed in the womb (before the birth) that affects the normal working of the heart, is termed as Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). During first 8 to 9 weeks of pregnancy, the heart begins to...
Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System FAQ
What is Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System? The Da Vinci robotic surgical system is an automated system that accomplishes all laparoscopy related surgical procedures through the use of a robot with four arms. The system is developed around the fact that technology can be used to add precision, comfort, accuracy and pain-less to minimally invasive surgery. …
#CrediTalk: Dr. Vijay Kher On Common Kidney Disorder
Dr. Vijay Kher is the Chairman of the Kidney and Urology Institute at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon. He is one of the best nephrologists in the country and has treated many patients throughout his medical career. He shared his views with us on common kidney disorder. Let us have a look. Interview Questions on …
#CrediTalk: Dr. Praveen Chandra Talks About Interventional Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology is an advanced branch of heart care. Patients with heart diseases can avoid surgery and choose this method of treatment. Under this, doctors can treat a heart condition by using a catheter (a thin tube) without doing surgery. If you are scared of huge cuts, stitches and a pool of blood, then interventional …
#CrediTalk: Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Dr Anusheel Munshi
We observe October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The month also marks a popular western holiday called Halloween. And certainly, everyone would agree that when it comes to diseases, nothing is scarier than cancer. The awareness about breast cancer’s details is important, but it does not finish the conversation. It is, surely, a fortunate thing …
