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A heartbeat is nothing but an accumulation of various muscle movements. The heartbeat and subsequent pumping of blood are fired up by electrical impulses. The heart’s natural pacemaker gives the …

While relating diabetes and heart disease, a renowned Cardiologist in Gurgaon says People with diabetes often develop heart diseases termed as ‘diabetic heart disease’ (DHD). As compared to non diabetics, people …

It is no secret that cardiac disorders are the biggest killers in India. You may have good genes but an unhealthy lifestyle could ruin you, or you may eat well …

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), commonly known as Hole in Heart, is a congenital disorder of the heart that involves a hole in the wall (septum) that divides the two upper …

What is a Pacemaker? What is Pacemaker Implantation or Pacemaker Surgery? Pacemaker is a small instrument, its size being no bigger than a 5 rupee coin. The instrument transmits electrical …

Why blood sugar level gets out of control? Diabetes is a state in which sugar content in the blood rises above the desired level. This condition prevails when pancreas fails …

A well-maintained diet after angioplasty plays a crucial role in the process of recovery after an angioplasty procedure. When a person experiences coronary artery disease, the arteries or the corridors …

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 Surgery Association …

Bypass or Open Heart Surgery is one of the major operations that are generally performed in the human body. The heart’s muscles, arteries, valves, and aorta are operated on by …

That dull, burning sensation in the chest that doesn’t seem to be going away, or is getting worse – is it a sign of a heart attack? Or is it …

The number of heart-related ailments has increased over the years. Aortic Stenosis is one of the ailments which is becoming common these days. During this condition, there is a contraction …

Coronary Angioplasty, also called Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), is a non-surgical procedure to widen the blocked arteries caused by coronary artery disease. This procedure restores the flow of blood through the …

Spotting the first signs of angina, heart attack or stroke can save a patient’s life. The sooner a patient reaches an emergency room for treatment, greater are the chances of …

What is CT angiography? A computed tomography (CT) angiogram is an imaging test to view arteries that supply blood to your heart muscles. CT angiography differs from traditional coronary angiogram as …

What is Cardiac Arrhythmia and what triggers the condition? Cardiac Arrhythmia stands for a cardiac ailment that leads to an irregular heartbeat. It occurs when the electrical signals that control …

Angioplasty is a Greek term that means vessel shaping. The procedure involves widening of clogged arteries (especially coronary arteries– the arteries surrounding the artery like a crown). A tiny balloon …

The Heart: Anatomy  The heart is a muscle that pumps blood continuously to the rest of the body. It lies towards the front and middle of the chest, slightly to …

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 …

Heart Check Up – Keeping a healthy heart and preventing coronary artery disease or cardiovascular disease requires managing the risk factors that cause the disorder. Risk factors for heart disease …

Heart Attack Preventions – When you are at a risk of heart attack, you can make several lifestyle changes that will help you to reduce the likelihood of contracting heart …