The Evolution Of Medicine
This picture was sent in to us by a patient a few years ago. With the way medicine is evolving, will we be ultimately resorting to ancient concoctions to cure our ailments?
‘Odd’ Risk Factors That Are Linked To Heart Disease
If you have read articles on our blog, you will be well aware that heart disease in India is on the rise, with frightening number of people expected to suffer from the condition in the coming decades. Traditional risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity, high cholesterol and a family history of heart …
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A letter to a budding doctor from his uncle
One of our panel doctors Dr B G Baliga, a renowned cardiologist in Bangalore, sent in this letter he received from his uncle Mr Panduranga Baliga (a school headmaster who lived in a small village in Bantwal, South Canara) the day he joined as a medical student in 1966. His words of wisdom are profound, …
Weight Loss Surgery for Obesity – FAQs with Dr M G Bhat
Obesity is a rising epidemic in the world, and India is no exception. In India, over 30 million people are obese, and it is expected that this number will double in a few years. Unfortunately, it is heavily under-recognised and is not a public health priority. The primary reason for obesity are two-fold – unhealthy …
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Can Eating Chocolate Daily Reduce Heart Disease?
Chocoholics around the world and here in India may be delighted to know that chocolate could reduce the chances of developing heart disease and stroke. In fact, new research suggests that chocolate, both milk and dark, may reduce heart disease by 25% and strokes by 22%. Chocolate contains a number of anti-oxidant compounds and healthy …
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Can Heart Disease Be Reversed?
For many years now, heart disease has become a rising problem in India. More and more people are being diagnosed with the condition, and one reason for this is the increase in the risk factor profile. Many of us Indians suffer from obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes, and a whopping 11 crore plus people …
What is hypertension?
Hypertension affects millions of people across India. As a strong risk factor in the development of heart disease, it is important to know what hypertension is and what you can do to control it. The information video above covers the basics and essentials of high blood pressure. For more information on high blood pressure, click …
What Are Holes In The Heart?
You may have heard of the term ‘hole in the heart’. Many are unaware of what it means, and whether it is a serious condition or not. Here we take a brief look at the meaning of the term. What is the normal structure of the heart Before we discuss the topic at hand, it …
Stress Echocardiogram
Stress echocardiogram – What is it? A large number of patients with coronary artery disease may do not always present with symptoms when at rest. However, these may become manifest when the patient exert themselves e.g. taking a walk, climbing up a flight of stairs etc. During exercise, the heart arteries dilate so that more …
Holter Recording
What Is A Holter Recording? A holter recording is sometimes called an ambulatory heart rate monitor. It records the heart rate over a longer period of time as compared to an ECG, usually between 24 hours and 72 hours. It is useful in recording the heart rhythm in patients who are experiencing symptoms such as …