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How to Check Heart Blockage at Home: Red Flags

Introduction The problem of heart disease is increasing rapidly in India. The families have seen someone close or known who had to fight with a heart attack or emergency hospitalization because of it. Owing to this, individuals now seek solutions on how to check heart blockage at home. They want to get forewarnings on time …

Is Angioplasty A Major Surgery?

Is Angioplasty A Major Surgery? What Patients Must Know

Introduction Angioplasty is a term that is heard by many when a loved one is affected by heart disease. The name itself may sound alarming, and thus, patients tend to pose a question about whether angioplasty is a big operation. Angioplasty is a minimally invasive vascular procedure that is used to open the blocked blood …

Guide to Congenital Heart Disease

A Guide to Congenital Heart Defects

Congenital heart defects are structural abnormalities of the heart present at birth. These defects can involve the heart’s walls, valves, arteries, veins, and a combination.  CHD may range from simple defects to complex conditions requiring immediate medical intervention. Some of the most common types of CHD include Atrial septal defect (ASD),  Ventricular septal defect (VSD), …

Balloon Angioplasty Safe and Effective Treatment for Heart Blockage

Balloon Angioplasty – Safe and Effective Treatment for Heart Blockage

Heart blockage is the leading cause of heart disease-related deaths in India, accounting for about 68% of all deaths due to cardiovascular diseases.  Heart blockage is a serious health condition affecting people in India and worldwide. It is the most common cardiovascular disease resulting in narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries due to plaque build-up, …