People often think that a heart attack is the same thing as a cardiac arrest. This, however, is not true. In order to understand the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest, it is first necessary to understand what happens in both of these processes. What is a heart attack? The heart is […]
Read MoreNew ‘Smart Stent’ Can Detect Narrowing of Arteries
Posted on July 27th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
Researchers have developed a type of “smart stent” that monitors even subtle changes in the flow of blood through the artery, detecting the narrowing in its earliest stages and making early diagnosis and treatment possible. ‘Smart stent that uses medical-grade stainless steel and looks similar to most commercial stents can help detect narrowing of arteries.’ […]
Read MoreDeaths due to cardiovascular disease up in rural areas of India: Study
Posted on July 27th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
While cardiovascular disease is the cause of over a quarter of Indian deaths each year, in a counter-intuitive trend, the mortality rates for rural populations due to this condition have surpassed those in urban areas, according to a new study, published on Friday. The study is titled “Divergent trends in ischaemic heart disease and stroke […]
Read MoreWhat is the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest?
Posted on July 20th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
One of the most prolific and beloved political figures of India, Sushma Swaraj suffered a massive cardiac on Tuesday night and left the whole country in grief. The untimely death of the former foreign minister has triggered a wave of shock and disbelief with emotional tributes pouring in from all the sects of the society. […]
Read MoreHow blood pressure affects the heart
Posted on July 20th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
A pulse indicates life. The pulse, the breath and the pumping of the heart is the center of one’s existence And so it goes without saying that monitoring the pressure with which the blood comes through your veins is of utmost importance .Hypertension is a condition that sees a higher pressure in the blood that […]
Read MoreWhy heart attacks are more prevalent in winters
Posted on July 10th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
According to a study seasonal-dependent behaviours such as reduced physical activity and dietary changes could also play a role in the increased occurrence of heart attack during colder weather. The body responds to cold by constricting superficial blood vessels, which decreases thermal conduction in the skin and subsequently increases arterial blood pressure. Other responses are […]
Read MoreA good way to assess the risk of heart attack
Posted on July 7th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
According to a new study, measuring calcium build-up in the arteries can be a good way of assessing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Measuring calcium build-up in the arteries can be a good way of assessing the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a recent study. Patients without calcium buildup in […]
Read More