If you have been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have a friend and loved one suffering from the condition, then this post is for you. Firstly, it is important to remember that despite having a diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, most patients can leave a completely normal life. Most patients will live a normal lifespan and …
What Is Coronary Angioplasty? Coronary angioplasty is a procedure where a narrowed coronary artery is opened up using a balloon and a stent. It is often offered to patients who have suffered from heart attacks or those who were experiencing constant chest pain on exertion or at rest. Coronary angioplasty is not a diagnostic test …
What is a coronary angiogram? A coronary angiogram is a test used to visualise the heart arteries with help of some dye and an x-ray machine. It is considered the gold standard test in the diagnosis of problems with the circulation around the heart. How is it performed? A coronary angiogram is often performed in …
What is ambulatory blood pressure recording? In patients who suffer from high blood pressure, it is essential to diagnose whether the blood pressure readings are truly elevated or whether it could be what is called ‘white-coat hypertension’ (white-coat hypertension is a rise in blood pressure due to apprehension regarding seeing a doctor). In such patients, …
What Is An Echocardiogram? An echocardiogram is also called an echo test. It is a test that helps visualise the heart with an ultrasound machine. It is a valuable test that helps view the structure and function of the heart muscle, heart valves, and vessels arising from the heart. Below is a video and image of …
A chest x-ray is a procedure where an image of the chest is taken using an x-ray machine. It offers some basic information regarding the state of the heart and the lungs and is a commonly performed test in all patients who suffer from a cough, chest pain, or breathlessness. How Is It Performed? The …
A coronary artery bypass graft surgery, sometimes called a CABG, is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in India. In this post, we talk briefly about the procedure, when it is performed, and what the possible risks of the procedure are. If you are due to undergo bypass surgery, this article will hopefully give …
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Editor: Dr S Venkatesh MD DM If you have recently visited your doctor with chest pain or have undergone tests for the heart which are ‘positive’, you may be asked to undergo a ‘coronary angiogram’. In this article, we cover everything there is for you to know about this procedure. [toc] What Is A Coronary …
What Is Dilated Cardiomyopathy? Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. Here, the heart muscle becomes weak and as a result is not able to perform its function effectively. The size of the heart tends to become bigger and when it does so, the muscle becomes stretched and thinned out. Thinning of the …
