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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
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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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
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Heart failure, which is also known as congestive heart failure, occurs when the heart muscle fails to pump sufficient blood as well as it should. The narrowed arteries in one s heart or high blood pressure make the heart too weak to pump sufficient blood into the system. Heart failure can be prevented if people are aware of how to keep a check on the conditions which cause failure of the heart, like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity.
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Heart failure can be of two ty...more
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Heart failure can be of two ty...more
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Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic and progressive condition that reduces the pumping efficiency of the heart. There will be a buildup of fluid around the heart over a period of time. This fluid accumulation then will be seen in the abdomen, legs, lungs, and liver. This could be a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention. Read to know to more about stages, causes, symptoms, and treatment of this condition.
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There are 4 stages of heart failure,...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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During breathing activity, chest wall moves out & in, lungs expand & relax. For the smooth movement of the lungs inside the chest cavity, they are lined by pleura.
Pleura includes two thin linings, the layer lining lungs is called visceral pleura and the one lining chest wall is called parietal pleura. The cavity formed between these two layers is called Pleural cavity. It contains a small amount of lubricant called Pleural fluid which helps smooth sliding of two pleural surfaces. Any c...more
Pleura includes two thin linings, the layer lining lungs is called visceral pleura and the one lining chest wall is called parietal pleura. The cavity formed between these two layers is called Pleural cavity. It contains a small amount of lubricant called Pleural fluid which helps smooth sliding of two pleural surfaces. Any c...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Most families refer to their newborn baby as their 'bundle of joy'. The news of a child being born brings immense joy to the entire family. However, due to various reasons, a child could be born with some medical abnormalities, which would be known as congenital abnormalities. There are several different types of heart defects that can be congenital. These usually manifest themselves either immediately after birth or in the early years of life. In some cases, the abnormality could be detected on...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Pleural effusion, in medical terms, is a condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluids in the pleural space. The pleural space is essentially the region between the tissues that form the lining of the lungs and the chest cavity. The fluid that builds up in the pleural space may either be protein-rich (Exudative Pleural Effusions) or watery (Transudative Pleural Effusions) in nature, thus helping doctors ascertain the cause of the pleural effusion.
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Heart failure, sometimes known as congestive heart failure, occurs when your heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should. Certain conditions, such as narrowed arteries in your heart (coronary artery disease) or high blood pressure, gradually leave your heart too weak or stiff to fill and pump efficiently.
Not all conditions that lead to heart failure can be reversed, but treatments can improve the signs and symptoms of heart failure and help you live longer. Lifestyle changes ...more
Not all conditions that lead to heart failure can be reversed, but treatments can improve the signs and symptoms of heart failure and help you live longer. Lifestyle changes ...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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क्या होती है पल्स रेट
आपकी हृदय गति, या पल्स रेट, आपके दिल की प्रति मिनट धड़कन की संख्या है। सामान्य पल्स रेट एक व्यक्ति से दूसरे व्यक्ति में भिन्न हो सकती है। अपने को जानना एक महत्वपूर्ण ह्रदय-स्वास्थ्य का संकेत हो सकता है। यह जरुरी नहीं है पल्स रेट का पता तभी लगाया जाय जब आप एथलीट हों।
यहां तक कि अगर आप एथलीट नहीं हैं, तो आपकी हृदय गति के बारे में ज्ञान आपको अपने फिटनेस स्तर पर नजर रखने में मदद कर सकता है। यह आपको स्वास्थ्य समस्याओं के बारे में समझ को विकसित करने ...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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1. Dr. Rajiv bajaj
Https://wwaw. Lybrate. Com/delhi/doctor/dr-rajiv-bajaj-cardiologist-1
Mbbs, md - internal medicine, dm - cardiology, fellowship in ep
42 years experience 700 - 1600 at clinic 500 online
He is known for his knowledge as an expert in cardiovascular disorders and is a respected doctor in the field of atrial and vascular diseases. For many years, he has also been providing cardiac electrophysiology services to patients. As an experienced ...more
Https://wwaw. Lybrate. Com/delhi/doctor/dr-rajiv-bajaj-cardiologist-1
Mbbs, md - internal medicine, dm - cardiology, fellowship in ep
42 years experience 700 - 1600 at clinic 500 online
He is known for his knowledge as an expert in cardiovascular disorders and is a respected doctor in the field of atrial and vascular diseases. For many years, he has also been providing cardiac electrophysiology services to patients. As an experienced ...more
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Last Updated: 3 years ago• Featured Tip
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Inherited cardiac ;conditions refer to those cardiac conditions that you inherit from your parents. These are also referred to as inherited heart conditions or genetic heart disorders. Inherited cardiac conditions are often life-threatening and can affect anyone at any age.
Genetics play a vital role in influencing the risk of cardiac diseases in more than one way. From the robustness of the blood vessels to the way the cells in your heart communicate the genes control every aspect of...more
Genetics play a vital role in influencing the risk of cardiac diseases in more than one way. From the robustness of the blood vessels to the way the cells in your heart communicate the genes control every aspect of...more
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Last Updated: 3 years ago• Featured Tip
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Your heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout your body and supplying nutrients and oxygen to the tissues. For the proper functioning of your body, it is essential to keep your heart healthy. However, over time, a number of underlying causes and conditions affect your heart health.
Here are a few factors that impact your heart in one way or the other
Cholesterol the first thing you need to know about cholesterol is that it is of two types good and bad...more
Here are a few factors that impact your heart in one way or the other
Cholesterol the first thing you need to know about cholesterol is that it is of two types good and bad...more
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Last Updated: 3 years ago• Featured Tip
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A low heart rate, known as bradycardia, is common in adults. As you age, the electrical system of the heart undergoes wear-and-tear, and the normal rhythm of your heart slows down. In most cases, it does not seem like a serious condition. However, if your heart rate slows down considerably, you might want to check up with your doctor at the earliest.
How slow is too slow?
A normal heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats every minute, while awake. People with bradycardia experien...more
How slow is too slow?
A normal heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats every minute, while awake. People with bradycardia experien...more
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Last Updated: 3 years ago• Featured Tip
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Heart failure is a phrase that can induce fear into anyone. People usually think it is a death sentence but it is not. With proper care, you can survive with this condition and live a normal life.
What is Heart Failure?
Heart failure can happen for two reasons. The muscles of the heart cannot function properly. Either the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to the different parts of the body, or the blood flow to the heart reduces and it cannot fill with enough blood. Heart fai...more
What is Heart Failure?
Heart failure can happen for two reasons. The muscles of the heart cannot function properly. Either the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to the different parts of the body, or the blood flow to the heart reduces and it cannot fill with enough blood. Heart fai...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more
Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
Everyone aspires towards a happy and healthy life. But would you believe it if someone told you, you are probably the worst enemy of your heart? Surprisingly enough, this might be truer than you imagined. Every day you make choices unknowingly that have adverse consequences for your heart. Here is a list of the worst threats to your heart that has been threatening your longevity-
Comorbidities - Comorbidities that put you at greater risk of heart diseases are common lifestyle disorders ...more
Comorbidities - Comorbidities that put you at greater risk of heart diseases are common lifestyle disorders ...more
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
Cardiovascular diseases are intricately related to your lifestyle choices. Several factors that affect the heart such as age, ethnicity, family history, etc. There are several aspects you can control. Consciously choosing to live a heart-healthy life not only increases longevity but also ensures a more productive and happy life, free of the burden of diseases. This World Heart Day on 29th September, familiarize yourself with a list of small changes you can make in your everyday life to ensure yo...more
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Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Heart failure, which is also known as congestive heart failure, occurs when the heart muscle fails to pump sufficient blood as well as it should. The narrowed arteries in one s heart or high blood pressure make the heart too weak to pump sufficient blood into the system. Heart failure can be prevented if people are aware of how to keep a check on the conditions which cause failure of the heart, like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity.
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Heart failure can be of two ty...more
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Heart failure can be of two ty...more
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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement/implantation, TAVR/TAVI in short, is a minimally invasive procedure implemented in surgery to replace old and damaged aortic valves with a fully collapsible, stent-like valve via a catheter. The new valve is made to expand, so that it can push the old valve out of its place and take its place.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/implantation (TAVR/TAVI) is a relatively new FDA approved procedure primarily meant for those who have a moderate to h...more
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/implantation (TAVR/TAVI) is a relatively new FDA approved procedure primarily meant for those who have a moderate to h...more
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