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), …
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, …
According to a study, “The number of people aged 18 to 30 years who died from heart attacks in India was 2,541 in 2021, and 2,695 in 2020”. Not so long ago, heart attack was primarily a problem faced by older adults. It was extremely rare for people younger than 40 to suffer from such …
What is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement? Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is a minimally invasive procedure to replace the heart’s aortic valve in patients with severe aortic stenosis. TAVR is an alternative to open-heart surgery or Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) for high-risk patients. Why do you need Transcatheter …
Muscle tissue makes up the heart. There are four chambers in the heart: two upper chambers called atria, and two lower chambers, called ventricles. Each heart’s pumping chamber has a valve that keeps blood flowing forward. If one or more heart valves are damaged or diseased and aren’t functioning properly, they may need to be …
