2D Echocardiography
A non-invasive testing called 2D echocardiogram, sometimes known as 2D echo, is used to evaluate and examine the various parts of your heart. With the aid of sound waves, this test produces images of the various heart regions. It supports examining the damage, obstructions, and blood flow (1). 2-D (two-dimensional) echocardiography. Using this method, it is […]
Treatment For Chest Pain
A frequent issue, chest pain can have a wide range of potential causes, some of which can be fatal (1). In order to determine the underlying cause for chest pain, it is critical to conduct a thorough medical history and physical examination. History The diagnosis of chest pain begins with a thorough background, just like […]
Treadmill Stress Test
How much further your heart can go before developing an irregular rhythm or losing blood flow to the heart muscle can be determined via a treadmill test (TMT) or cardiac stress test. Your doctor will benefit from understanding how your heart responds when it is stressed. On a treadmill, you will be instructed to walk […]
How does diabetes affect our heart health?
Diabetes and heart disease have a strong relationship. According to a survey in 2012 by the National Heart Association, it was found that 65% of people with diabetes die due to cardiac diseases or stroke. Heart disease itself is a serious condition taking the lives of men and women at a much greater pace […]
How can you Control Blood Pressure with Dietary Modifications?
One of the basic and primary steps to control your blood pressure through dietary modifications is counting your calories and the amount of diet you eat. Dietary modifications have a significant role in controlling blood pressure and reducing the medications that are being taken by the patient to control blood pressure. People usually do not […]
Monitoring Blood Pressure at Home and its Benefits
Home blood pressure (BP) monitoring is a self-monitoring tool that can be incorporated into the home care plan of hypertensive patients. It is recommended technique according to many major guidelines because of growing evidence-based support for monitoring blood pressure at home. According to recent research, home blood pressure monitoring is preferred compared to office monitoring […]
Pros of Cons of Aspirin Usage
Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) and is the first drug to be discovered in this class. Aspirin contains an active agent called salicylate, which is a plant compound found in myrtle and willow tree. Willow bark was extensively used for pain relief and fever as a natural remedy in the past which […]
Clinical uses of CT Coronary Angiography in the Diagnosis of Cardiac Diseases
A computerized tomography (CT) coronary angiogram is an imaging technique used to assess the condition of arteries supplying the heart, known as coronary arteries. A powerful X-ray machine is used to produce images of coronary arteries and the heart. This investigation is used to diagnose various conditions affecting the heart and coronary arteries. It can […]
The Body and Mind Benefit from Backward Walking
Repeating the same workout routine every day becomes boring sooner or later. This can be easily prevented without the need to rediscover the wheel. Instead of giving up on your fitness routine due to monotony, include something new in the routine and try backward walking. Why walk backward? Though you might think it silly to […]
Intravascular ultrasound (Ivus)
Substantial improvements have been brought about in the techniques and tools used in the diagnosis and intervention of cardiovascular problems since the emergence of interventional cardiology. The complications have been relatively low and the success rate is remarkable in comparison to older tools and techniques. One such procedure used in interventional cardiology is Intravascular ultrasound […]