According to the World Health Organization, Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) pose a grave threat to global health, claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. With heart disease being the leading cause of mortality worldwide, it is important to prioritize heart health and make positive changes in our daily lives. The incidence of cardiovascular diseases in …
What is Hip Replacement Surgery? Hip replacement surgery, also known as hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged or diseased hip joint with artificial implants. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint. The ball, also called the femoral head, is located at the top of the femur (or thigh bone). The ball rotates …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in every 500 adults worldwide may have cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy is a serious condition affecting millions of people worldwide, and understanding the condition, its types, causes, symptoms, and treatment options can help patients better manage their condition by seeking timely medical care. What is Cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy …
“50% of heart attack patients in north India suffer from pre-diabetes.” (Times of India) Researchers strongly suggest there’s a strong link between diabetes and heart disease. In addition, people with diabetes are also vulnerable to other risk factors, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels, which can result in a heart attack or …
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), …
