Lybrate Logo
Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
Book Appointment
Treatment
Ask a Question
Plan my Surgery
Health Feed
tab_logos
Health Feed
tab_logos
Find Doctors
tab_logos
Health Packages
AllQ&AsTipsQuizzes
Facebook Icon
Twitter Icon
Telegram Icon
Linkedin Icon

Transposition of Great Arteries Health Feed

Asked for male, 58 years old from Kolkata
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi
banner-image
Plaque is made up of cholesterol deposits. Plaque buildup causes the inside of the arteries to narrow over time. This process is called atherosclerosis. But we have to look into the details of the problem. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment.
3 people found this helpful
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

MD, MBBS, FRCP - Nephrology

Nephrologist•Delhi
banner-image
The blood vessels are elastic tubules controlled by valves through which blood flows. Depending on the organ and the distance from the heart, these vessels should be of a certain thickness to ensure proper blood supply, this maintains a constant normal pressure of the blood flow. In this condition, the blood vessels are narrowed, which results in reduced blood supply, affecting optimal function.

Causes:

With age, the elasticity of these vessels reduce and therefore blood flow a...more
Health Query
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

M.D. Consultant Pathologist, CCEBDM Diab...read more

Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar
banner-image
Atherosclerosis is deposition of cholesterol on inside vessels.
Ischaemia is result of atherosclerosis means decreased blood supply.
6 people found this helpful
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

MBBS, MD - Medicine, DNB (Cardiology)

Cardiologist•Pune
banner-image
The word acute coronary syndrome refers to a group of symptoms that are caused by blockage of the blood flow to the heart muscles. The most common result of this is myocardial infarction or heart attack as it is popularly called. Reduced blood flow leads to death of some portion of the heart muscle wall. While the word heart attack sounds almost fatal, it need not be the case. Knowing how to identify an attack and being aware of some simple measures can help save lives.

Symptoms: The...more
Asked for male, 58 years old from Delhi
Share
Bookmark
Report
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

MBBS, MD Medicine, DNB Cardiology, Fello...read more

Cardiologist•Delhi
banner-image
Coronary artery disease is one of the major killer diseases of modern society. It is not a solitary problem but brings with it a multitude of issues including obesity, diabetes, stroke, and other metabolic disorders. A thorough understanding of what causes it and how to manage it can help save thousands of lives.

Causes: The circulatory system is mainly made up of the heart and a complex network of arteries and veins. The inner walls of these are lined with smooth muscles, allowing for ...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

MD- General Medicine, DM - Cardiology

Cardiologist•Raipur
banner-image
Coronary artery disease, also known as coronary heart disease or CHD, is a kind of disease in which a wax-like substance called plaque, builds up in the coronary arteries.

Function of Coronary Artery
The task of coronary arteries is to supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscles. When there is the growth of plaque in these arteries, the condition is termed as atherosclerosis. Plaque builds up over the years, and it hardens or ruptures with time. When plaque gets hardened, it narro...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

MBBS, MD INTERNAL MEDICINE, DM - Cardiol...read more

Cardiologist•Jaipur
banner-image
The heart pumps pure blood to all parts of the body through a network of arteries. These are thicker in the beginning and become finer and thinner as they reach the various organs. These arteries are lined by a layer of epithelial tissues and as blood flows through them, the heavier cholesterol / fat molecules settle down along the walls.


This attracts more and more fat molecules to settle down. This is known as atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Over a period of time, ...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor o...read more

General Physician•Pune
banner-image
Heart Blocks are a result of plaque buildup in your arteries, which blocks blood flow and circulation to the heart, causing heart muscle damage and heightens the risk for heart attack and stroke.
Arteries which have smooth and elastic walls become thick and restrict blood flow from the cholesterol deposits over the years. Blood clots can also block the arteries that supply oxygen rich blood to the heart. These can eventually lead to strokes and heart attacks.

Some warning signs that...more
book_appt_icon
Book appointment with top doctors for Transposition of Great Arteries treatment
View fees, clinic timings and reviews
chat_icon

Ask a free question

Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors

posted anonymously
Pristyn Care Banner