Ischemic Heart Health Feed

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), also known as TAVI, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. Doctors use this procedure to repair a valve instead of removing the old damaged one. In this procedure, a replacement valve is placed in the position of the aortic valve.

How does placing a new valve inside the old valve work?

Similar to placing a stent inside an artery, the TAVR procedure allows for a fully collapsible valve to be placed inside the damaged valve with...more

Cardiomegaly is a broad term that has to be properly evaluated like ecg, echo etc. There are various clinical conditions in which cardiomegaly occurs. Thank you.

Congestive heart failure is a chronic progressive condition that affects the pumping power of your heart muscles. Simply referred to as heart failure, congestive heart failure can be life-threatening. It does not mean that the heart has stopped working. Rather, it means that the heart pumping power is weaker than normal. As a result, the heart cannot pump enough oxygen and nutrients to meet the body s needs. Over a period of time, the reduced ability of the heart causes the organs to receive les...more

Hello Lybrate User, post cabg patient should be using prescribed medications daily without interruption. Transient ischemic attack or brain stroke can be causes of fainting and loss of memory. Pls consult a physician and take appropriate treatment. Take care.

The early atherosclerosis of the thoracic aorta refers to the formation of blocks due to cholesterol deposits

There are many causes of upper lobe opacity from tb to cancer. Hrct chest should be done to know the exact pathology especially if symptoms like cough, fever, weight loss, blood in sputum are present.

Please confirm with screening coronary angiogram to run out blockage in right coronary artery. Thank you.

Right bundle branch block comes from a problem with the heart's ability to conduct electrical signals. It usually doesn't cause symptoms unless you have some other heart condition. Your heart has 4 chambers. The 2 upper chambers are called atria.These are termed right bundle branch and left bundle branch. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and medication plan.

Holter is for monitoring 24 hours heart beat rhythm and detect abnormal rhythms. Echo don’t monitor rhythm rather it’s ultrasound of heart and monitor structure of the heart.

Mild, mitral valve regurgitation usually does not cause any problems. However, severe mitral valve regurgitation can lead to complications, including: Heart failure. Heart failure results when your heart can't pump enough blood to meet your body's needs. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment.