Cardiology

Heart block is an abnormal medical condition where the heart beats too slowly because of a disruption in the blood flow between the upper and lower chambers of the heart.  A heart block is usually measured in degrees of severity. In this blog, we shall expand upon heart blockage treatment , diagnosis, and most importantly, its causes. Causes of Heart Block In most cases, heart block is acquired by a patient over time, i.e. some type of damage to one's heart eventually leads to a heart block.  This damage can be a previous heart attack, hypersensitive heart disease (caused by high blood pressure), ageing of conduction system with growing age, over-medication, or a trauma from a previous heart surgery.  Moreover, People suffering from diseases like sarcoidosis and Lenegre’s disease have a high risk of developing a heart block. Furthermore, babies born to mothers with autoimmune conditions can also suffer heart blocks. In such scenarios, mother’s antibodie...

Cancer patients all over the world are getting better treatment for Cancer , thanks to the researchers working to find better medications for it. With the currently available cancer treatments, many patients face the risk of developing other disorders as side effects. Among these, one category is that of heart disorders. We are here to help you understand what really happens when the heart and its surroundings get affected by cancer treatment. Cardio-oncology addresses the patients who are either currently receiving cancer treatment or have received in the past and are at a risk of damage to the heart leading to cardiovascular problems. Who Can Get Affected? Patients who have had CVD or were at risk prior to cancer treatment could have it exacerbated by the treatment or even the cancer itself. Other cancer patients can also get affected as a result of the radiation or chemotherapy treatment received by them. This is especially true for those who have been treat...

Ignoring the heart attack symptoms and indulging in delay in diagnosis and heart attack treatment can result in death for women. Check the early symptoms' checklist to protect yourself from any unfortunate circumstances. The causes for heart attack in women are similar to that in men. But the symptoms in women are subtler than men and many a time even get neglected by the patient and physician both. Women usually say that they felt a few of these symptoms a month or weeks before the heart attack. Those symptoms are: Pain in Upper Body Parts The pain can begin in one part and slowly spread to other or it may be all of a sudden. Parts that can be affected include: Neck Jaw Throat Upper Back Weakness Feeling weak or unstable is a serious symptom for heart attack in women which may be accompanied by dizziness, fainting, and anxiety. By rushing to the heart attack treatment hospital in India, you can get the right recommendation at an early stage to save...

The heart works very hard to keep your life going and it is important to keep it healthy. It is not always easy to know when something is wrong with its functions. Cardiology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of the disorders of the cardiovascular system. A cardiologist performs tests to check the health of your cardiovascular system through different procedures such as ECG, lung function test and checking the blood pressure and the vessels. Also you should act wisely while choosing a cardiologist in order to finding the right cardiologist for your heart health . There are three types of cardiology, which may be used for diagnosis and treatment either on their own or in combination with the others. Here’s an insight into each one of these. 1. Invasive Cardiology Invasive cardiology involves open surgery or minimally-invasive surgery for identification and treatment of electrical or structural abnormalities of the heart. The common types are: Angioplasty:  It...

While during an emergency a patient is rushed to a nearby hospital, you can always give more thought and do more efforts towards choosing a good cardiologist when it is an elective affair, and there is no emergency as such. The best cardiac treatment can only be provided by an expert cardiologist who specializes in cardiology or in the specific disease domain within which you seek the treatment. Within the broader umbrella of cardiology speciality, there are certainly more divisions or specializations. General Cardiologist They specialize in the treatment concerning medical conditions associated with blood vessels and heart. Interventional Cardiologist These therapy providers specialize in providing and performing certain non-invasive medical procedures for the treatment of heart patients. They perform stenting, angioplasty, atherectomy and other medical procedures that are required by patients who suffer from heart valve disease, coronary artery disease, and others....