The abrupt halt of all heart function is known as sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Here we help you recognize the early signs and tell you how SCA is different from heart attack.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 27 (ANI/PRNewswire): In the field of Cardiac science, a relatively new but safe and successful non-surgical technique (TAVI/TAVR) is advocated, giving new hope for life to patients with specific heart-valve-related conditions. Patients who have Aortic Stenosis, meaning narrowed aortic valves can be benefitted from this procedure. The aortic valve is one of the four valves in the heart and lies in the left ventricle, which is responsible for transferring oxygenated blood to the body. Aortic Stenosis occurs when there is calcium or cholesterol build-up in the valve inside the heart impairing its function. This results in limited blood flow to the other parts of the body. There are two methods to treat this condition - either open heart surgery or the revolutionary TAVI/TAVR - a painless, safer, and scarless technique. TAVI/TAVR is a great alternative for elderly patients and patients who are at high risk for open heart surgery. This is what was the
We solicited the wise counsel of renowned Cardiologists to bring you tips to prevent sudden heart attacks and ways to stay in the peach of heart health.
The seriousness of the singer’s heart ailments and subsequent demise at 53, compels us to take a closer look at early detection in cases of heart disease.