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TAVR and open heart surgery both replace a diseased heart valve, but they go about it in completely different ways. TAVR threads a new valve in through a catheter, no chest incision, and most patients leave hospital within days. Open heart surgery removes the old...

Not all chest pain is a heart attack, but some of it absolutely is, and telling the difference fast can save a life. Cardiac chest pain typically feels like pressure, tightness, or squeezing, often spreading to the arm, jaw, or back, and it tends to come with sweating...

Heart attacks in women often look nothing like the chest-clutching collapse most people picture. Women are far more likely to have subtle, atypical symptoms, nausea, breathlessness, jaw or back pain, sudden fatigue, which is exactly why their heart attacks get missed...

Heart attacks in Indians under 40 are rising because of a specific mix of factors that hit this population harder than most. Indians develop coronary disease around a decade earlier than Western populations, often with no warning. The drivers are familiar but...

Most people go back to a fairly normal life after angioplasty, but the first few weeks set the tone for how long the stent keeps working. Light activity usually resumes within a week. After that, the outcome rests on a handful of habits: medication taken on time, risk...

A heart stent is permanent and stays inside the artery for the rest of a patient's life. It doesn't wear out, dissolve in most cases, or need routine replacement. Modern drug-eluting stents keep the treated artery open in more than 90% of patients beyond five years....

Both procedures fix blocked coronary arteries. That's where the similarity ends. Angioplasty goes in through a catheter, places a stent, and you're home the next morning. Bypass surgery opens the chest, grafts a new blood vessel around the blockage, and takes weeks to...

In recent years, advancements in medical science have opened up new frontiers in personalized healthcare. One such breakthrough is genetic testing, a revolutionary tool that holds immense potential for identifying genetic predispositions to various health conditions....

Heart failure is a pervasive cardiovascular condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. As the burden of heart failure continues to grow, innovative solutions are required to provide more effective care and support for patients. In recent times, the...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time for joy, family, and celebration. However, for individuals managing diabetic heart failure, navigating the festive season can be a delicate balance between enjoying the festivities and maintaining optimal health. In this blog,...

Participation in sports is a healthy and enjoyable way to stay active, but there is an inherent risk associated with physical activity that often goes overlooked: sudden cardiac death (SCD) in athletes. SCD is a tragic event that can strike seemingly healthy...

Heart failure is a serious medical condition marked by the heart's inability to adequately pump blood, resulting in a variety of symptoms and potential problems. Fortunately, various drugs are available to successfully treat heart failure, therefore improving the...