COMPLEX CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY

Complex Angioplasty is one where the blockage is complicated either in terms of location, calcium, etc. This requires more hardwares like rotablation, orbital atherectomy, specialised balloons, intravascular imaging etc. 

ADVANCED PROCEDURES IN CARDIOLOGY

TAVI        trans cutaneous aortic valve implantation is one of the latest procedure for severe aortic stenosis. earlier surgical valve replacement is the only standard treatment for aortic stenosis. surgical treatment is still the gold standard for all young and low risk patients with aortic stenosis, TAVI has become a preferred choice in elderly and high risk patients. Rotablation         blockages in the vessels of the heart can be sometimes be very hard due to calcium. this prevents the balloon or stent to expand fully and cause re blockage. hence rotablation is a device made of platinum

Breastfeeding & Diabetes

World Breastfeeding Week  is a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanize action on themes related to breastfeeding is celebrated August 1st to August 7th every year.                                                      World Breastfeeding Week - August 1st to August 7th every year.                                                          Breastfeeding offers a wealth of benefits both for mothers and their babies. Even

What Is Physical Fitness ?

Physical Fitness Fitness  has been defined as  the ability to  - carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, - without undue fatigue, - with ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and to - meet unforeseen emergenciesPhysical fitness measures are closely allied with disease prevention and health promotion, Components of Physical FitnessPhysical fitness can be broadly divided into 3 1. Metabolic, 2. Health-related  and 3. Skill-related.                                                                             

Are You Sufferring From Knee Joint Pain ?

The Knee Joint is the Largest Hinge Joint  in the body which allows one to Sit, Squat, Jump, or Walk  Types of Knee Joint Pain  1. Acute knee pain can happen because of infection or a sudden injury. 2. Chronic knee pain is often from injuries or inflammation (such as arthritis)Body  Weight And Knee Pain  - The most significant impact of obesity on the musculoskeletal system is associated with osteoarthritis (OA), a disabling degenerative joint disorder characterized by pain, decreased mobility, and a negative impact on quality of life - Currently, Nearly 1 in 10  of the Population is Affected, and the Prevalence Increases With

CAN DIABETES BE REVERSED ???

Frequent question from the patient1.       Can diabetes be reversed 2.       Can I avoid medications3.       Can I take native foods that can cure diabetesAnswers to the questions 1.       Diabetes can be reversed depending upon certain factors a.       Understanding of the problemb.       Minimal unlearning of myths about the diseasec.       Stage of diagnosis of diabetes d.       Intensive lifestyle changeFor example it cannot be reversed by just holding medications and doing some mild lifestyle changes like restricting sugar, consuming millets, walking. This shall waste time and cause considerable damage in the micro level that can be a nidus for future atherosclerosis and major events

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