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Spinal stenosis is a condition where a part of the spinal column becomes narrow. There are generally two types of spinal stenosis- lumbar stenosis and cervical stenosis. Lumbar stenosis is the form of the condition that affects the lower back. It is also the most common type of spinal stenosis.
Common Causes of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Some people may be born with a narrow spinal canal, but in most cases the condition is caused post birth. Here is a look at some of the most common cau...more
Common Causes of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Some people may be born with a narrow spinal canal, but in most cases the condition is caused post birth. Here is a look at some of the most common cau...more
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Prednisolone or Few immuno suppressive drug can be given but with a lot of side effects at 73 years of age and hence it’s better to go for stenting if possible or go for bypass surgery only if the cardiac surgeon is confident about the outcome.
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Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery•Pune
Cardiomyopathy is a heart muscle disease that makes it difficult for your heart to supply blood to the rest of the body. This disease affects the heart s size, shape and structure, hence resulting in heart failure. Some of the common types of cardiomyopathies are
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
dilated cardiomyopathy.
The disease is generally inherited and some family members might get more affected than others, while others may not suffer at all or...more
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
dilated cardiomyopathy.
The disease is generally inherited and some family members might get more affected than others, while others may not suffer at all or...more
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Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Aortic valve stenosis is a heart condition in which the valve to the biggest artery- the one which provides oxygen-rich blood to our body, called aorta, is narrowed. This prevents the valve from opening fully, obstructing the blood flow from your heart into your body.
When the aortic valve doesn t open, your heart needs to work harder to pump blood to your body making the heart muscle weak. If left undiagnosed aortic stenosis is fatal.
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These symptoms should sp...more
When the aortic valve doesn t open, your heart needs to work harder to pump blood to your body making the heart muscle weak. If left undiagnosed aortic stenosis is fatal.
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These symptoms should sp...more
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