How Big Is Diabetes a Problem? In the latest studies, the prevalence of DM in India has risen to about 10%. But that’s an average for the country, and South India is much worse off. The prevalence is close to 13% in Tamil Nadu. And in cities like Chennai, it’s almost 25%. That means 1 … Read more
Overview When you start bleeding, it is known as hemorrhaging. In simple terms, it means blood loss. There are two types of Hemorrhage: internal and external. In internal Hemorrhage, there is blood loss inside the body through a damaged blood vessel or an organ, whereas, in external Hemorrhage, the blood loss occurs outside the body … Read more
Overview The human heart is divided into four chambers. These are two atria and two ventricles. The proper functioning of the atria and ventricles depends on valves that prevent the backflow of blood into the heart. These valves act as a one-way blood inlet on one side of the ventricle and a one-way blood outlet … Read more
Overview From an individual heartbeat is the number of heartbeats per minute, also known as heart rate. A rest heartbeat at a low level is a good sign of a healthy heart and body. Normal heartbeat ranges from 60 to 100 bpm (beats per minute). You need to check your pulse to measure your heart … Read more
lung Hypertension is a medical term for a condition in which high blood pressure affects the right side of your heart and the arteries in your lungs. As these arteries and veins become stiffer and narrower, blood flow to the lungs slows down. Therefore, your heart has to pump the blood with more force. This … Read more
What is Open Heart Surgery? In open-heart surgery, the sternum is cut to gain access to the heart. Sometimes open heart surgery is also referred to as traditional heart surgery. Currently, many new cardiac procedures can be performed with only small cuts/incisions, without wide openings. Therefore, the term “open heart surgery” can be misleading. CABG … Read more
Tachycardia is a condition characterized by a rapid heartbeat. The rate of your heartbeat is not proportional to your activity or age in this state. The heartbeat may or may not be irregular. Sometimes tachycardia does not cause complications. However, if left untreated, it can lead to serious conditions such as heart failure, stroke, or … Read more
Overview When a patient suffers from constrictive pericarditis, the walls of the pericardium — the fluid-filled sac that surrounds the heart — become too stiff or too thick. This condition causes the heart to not beat properly and can lead to serious complications in the long run. However, treatment options depend on the severity and … Read more
Overview When a person’s heart accumulates excess fluid in the pericardium — the sac surrounding the heart — the fluid must be drained. The process of draining the fluid is known as pericardiocentesis. The procedure can save a patient’s life if the patient suffers from excess fluid in the pericardium and cardiac tamponade (the heart … Read more
Periodically, we come across terms like “cardiovascular” and “cardiac.” Very few of us fully understand what cardiovascular disease is. Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Certain risk factors are critical to a person’s heart disease. Risk factors are divided into two categories: Simple 8 steps to keep your heart healthy. It’s … Read more