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 …
The most commonly performed test in patients with any problems with their health are blood tests, and this is true even in the case of heart diseases. You may be asked to come to the pathology lab having observed an overnight fast (i.e. no food or water intake from midnight till the test) as this …
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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The electrocardiogram is a diagnostic test that provides information about the electrical activity of the heart. A detailed description about what an electrocardiogram is has been discussed here. In this section, we explain the ‘waves’ that are seen on the electrocardiogram in a little more detail. [toc]The normal ECG A normal electrocardiogram contains the following …
An electrocardiogram, also called ECG, is an essential test that is performed in all patients with heart disease. It is sometimes called a ‘heart tracing’. An ECG provides information regarding the conduction of electrical activity in the heart. This is particularly important in patients suffering from a heart attack or those who have an irregular …
The heart pumps blood toward the body by performing a series of alternate contraction and relaxation movements. In order for these contraction and relaxation movements to occur, electrical impulses must be transmitted through the heart muscle. Within the heart is present an electrical system that controls how and when the heart muscle contracts and relaxes. …
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 Angiogram? …
There are four different valves present in the heart. These are – Mitral valve Tricuspid valve Aortic valve Pulmonary valve The mitral valve lies between the left atrium and left ventricle. The tricuspid valve lies between the right atrium and the right ventricle. The aortic valve lies at the origin of the aorta and the …
How does blood flow through the heart? The heart itself requires good blood flow in order for it to function normally. This blood flow is achieved with the blood flowing through small arteries that lie on the surface of the heart. These arteries are known as the coronary arteries. The circulation of blood through the …
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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 …
