Bypass Cardiac Surgery

PEDIATRIC CARDIAC SURGERY

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:32:00 +0000

PEDIATRIC CARDIAC SURGERY
The two types of heart disease in children are "congenital" and "acquired." Congenital heart disease (also known as a congenital heart defect) is present at birth. Some defects in this category are patent ductus arteriosis, atrial septal defects and ventricular septal defects. Acquired heart disease, which develops during childhood, includes Kawasaki disease, rheumatic fever and infective endocarditis.

Congenital Heart Defects in Children Fact Sheet

What is a congenital heart defect?Congenital heart defects are structural problems with the heart present at birth. They result when a mishap occurs during heart development soon after conception and often before the mother is aware that she is pregnant. Defects range in severity from simple problems, such as "holes" between chambers of the heart, to very severe malformations, such as complete absence of one or more chambers or valves.

HEART FAILURE

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:08:00 +0000

HEART FAILURE

The term ‘heart failure’ describes a situation when the heart is not functioning properly. Like adults, heart failure can also occur newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers but for the reasons very different from those that cause heart failure in adults. It can also occur in newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers for other reasons. Since heart failure has different causes and outcomes, it's important to recognize how it's diagnosed, treated and even cured in younger children. Heart failure in children occurs mainly because of the these reasons:

Over circulation Failure: This defect occurs when blood mixes inside the heart due to a congenital heart defect.
Pump Failure: Pump Failure occurs when the heart muscle becomes damaged and no longer contracts normally.

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CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY INDIA - FORTIS HEALTHCARE

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:29:00 +0000

At Fortis Healthcare Mohali we take pride in performing all known invasive procedures and we have a success rate equaling other international world-class hospitals performing similar procedures. A team of doctors who are experts in their field with many years of experience in invasive cardiology performs these procedures.

Team of Doctors

Dr. G. S. Kalra - Director
Dr. H.K. Bali - Director
Dr. Jagmohan Verma - Director
Dr. R. K. Jaswal - Director
Dr. Karamjit Singh (Senior Medical Officer)
Dr. M.L. Chawla
Dr. Arun Kochar

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GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY IN INDIA - FORTIS HEALTHCARE

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:55:00 +0000

GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY IN INDIA

Gastroenterology, also known as gastrology, is a specialized medicinal field, concerned with the human digestive system. This branch focuses on the study, functioning and disorders affecting the stomach, esophagus, intestines, and many associated organs including the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. It is perhaps considered one of the youngest disciplines among the subspecialties of internal medicine. As this branch is too broad, many doctors specialize in treating disorders of the digestive system.

Gastroesophegal reflux disease (GeRD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), peptic ulcer disease, GI cancer, pancreatic cancer, cirrhosis, and hepatitis are the frequent disorders that come under the branch of gastroenterology.

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CHRONIC HEART FAILURE - FORTIS HEALTHCARE

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:54:00 +0000

CHRONIC HEART FAILURE

Malar Hospitals has been serving with dedication for the last 16 years. Escorts Heart Institute in Malar Hospitals would focus on preventing heart ailments, including access to quality care and would also have the capability to tackle acute coronary diseases including heart attacks, valve function disorders, blockages in arteries, Chronic heart failure and all other congenital heart diseases.
In particular, the Escorts Heart Institute would also have the capability to provide high end cardiac care in very deserving children and newborn, who unfortunately need immediate super specialized worldclass care.

Dr.K.R.Balakrishnan -Director ,Cardiac Science would Head the department with seven leading cardiologist’s in his team.

Centres of Excellence

Cardio Thoracic Surgeries
Complete Neonatal & Paediatric Surgeries
Minimally Invasive Surgeries
Interventional Cardiology
Non Invasive Cardiology
Paediatric Cardiology
Primary Angioplasty
ERCP Studies
Highly Skilled Cardiac Nursing Care
World Class Super Speciality Cardiac Care
24 Hours Cardiac Ambulance Services
24 Hours Acute Coronary Care

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LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY INDIA -FORTIS HEALTHCARE

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:54:00 +0000

LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY INDIA

A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a medical procedure involving the surgical removal of the gallbladder. During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a tube carrying a video camera is inserted through an incision in the navel, making laparoscopic cholecystectomy quicker and less invasive than traditional gallbladder surgery. Patients whose doctors utilize laparoscopic cholecystectomy generally have shorter recovery times and less incision pain than those using standard abdominal surgery. Laparoscopic now represents 90% of the cholecystectomies performed, and is the most common general surgery procedure.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has its own pitfalls.There are situations where abdominal surgery is inevitable and where doesn't seem to be the solution for the hour. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy improperly performed by negligent physicians causes serious complications, usually through bile duct damage.Moreover, laparoscopic cholecystectomy may be unsuitable for some patients, including pregnant women, and those with previous abdominal surgery. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy may also be ruled out by a doctor if the candidate has other medical complications.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is an exciting development, but it must be properly executed. A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. The two basic types of this procedure are open cholecystectomy and the laparoscopic approach.

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Cardiac Bypass Surgery - Bypass to Health

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:10:00 +0000

A Cardiac bypass surgery is an operation to restore the flow of blood through the arteries that supply blood to the heart, when a blockage or partial blockage occurs in these arteries.It is a surgery in which a healthy blood vessel segment is used to take a different path around a blocked artery. It is most commonly performed to bypass a blocked coronary artery that supplies blood to the heart but may be done in other body locations.
The arteries that supply the heart muscle with oxygen and nutrients are known as the coronary arteries. The word "coronary" means a crown, and is the name given to these arteries that circle the heart like a crown. The narrowing of the arteries of the heart is known as coronary artery disease, which is the most common form of heart disease.

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LUNG CANCER TREATMENT - FORTIS HEALTHCARE

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:54:00 +0000

LUNG CANCER TREATMENT - FORTIS HEALTHCARE

Pulmonary means Lung. These doctors treat all Lung disorders like TB, Chest infection, Effusions etc. non-surgically.

Pulmonology is the speciality that deals with diseases of the lungs and the respiratory tract.

Common Procedures

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure akin to Endoscopy where the pulmonologist is able to look into the lungs of a patient with an instrument called Bronchoscope.

Physicians / Surgeons

Dr. Amit Mandal
Dr. S.K. Gupta
Dr. Vinod K. Maini.

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ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IN INDIA - FORTIS HEALTHCARE

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:01:00 +0000

ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IN INDIA

Echocardiography is also referred to as cardiac ultrasound. This test is performed by a specially trained technician.

The test also can discover areas of heart muscle that aren’t contracting normally due to pitiful blood flow. Echocardiography is known as Doppler ultrasound its show how well blood flows through the chambers and valves of your heart. Echocardiography can find possible blood clots inside the heart, fluid buildup in the sac around the heart and problems with the aorta.

The echocardiogram uses high-frequency sound waves to get an image of your four heart chambers and the four heart valves. The sound waves bounce back from the heart chambers and valves, which producing images and sounds that can be used by the doctor to detect damage and disease.

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CARDIO THORACIC VASCULAR SURGERY - FORTIS HEALTHCARE

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:12:00 +0000

CARDIO THORACIC VASCULAR SURGERY INDIA

Cardiology
Cardiology Fortis has put together an amalgam for achieving excellence in Cardiac treatment high-end technology; a top doctor faculty; the best practice in non-invasive, interventional and surgical procedures; comprehensive Emergency services, including a 24X7 Emergency bay equipped with life-saving devices and Cardiac ambulances for speedy evacuation. With our superior service, we are able to provide you the best possible cardiac treatment care.The cardiac team's versatility lies in its proven competence in handling complex cases, for both adults & children.

Facilities

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Lab
Two State-of-Art flat panel Cath Labs
State-of-Art Cardiac OT
Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab
Non-Invasive Cardiac Scan on a 64-Slice CT Machine
12- Bedded Critical Care Unit- by an Intensivist, a critical care expert
ICCU where we ensure a : nurse to bed ratio

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LAPROSCOPIC SURGERY IN INDIA - FORTIS HEALTHCARE

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:13:00 +0000

LAPROSCOPIC SURGERY IN INDIA
Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) with its resultant symptoms of heart burn is a common disorder. Motility abnormalities of the esophagus and stomach including an incompetent lower esophageal sphincter are responsible for the pathological reflux in the majority of patients. Initial therapy should be medical and change of lifestyle.

Surgery is reserved for those patients with failed prolonged drug therapy or those who have developed reflux complications. Surgical treatment offers the only chance of long-term cure. With surgical correction of the underlying anatomic and functional defect, the long-term success can be achieved in over 95% of patients.

A 28-year-old average build male was presented to us with severe symptoms of GERD not responding to medical management. He had a significant disturbance in his lifestyle and his work suffered. He was investigated and was offered LAPAROSCOPIC NISSEN FUNDOPLICATION.

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INCISIONAL HERNIA REPAIR IN INDIA - FORTIS HEALTHCARE

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:36:00 +0000

INCISIONAL HERNIA REPAIR IN INDIA
Hernia repair is surgery to correct a hernia. A hernia is an abnormal bulging of internal organs, often the intestine, through a weakness in a muscular wall.

Expertise & Treatments offered in General Surgery department:

Gallbladder stones removal
Stapled Haemorrhodetomy (Surgery of Piles)
Top End Post-Operative Care
All types of Hernia repair
Appendix Surgery

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TOP GYNECOLOGY SURGERY IN INDIA - FORTIS HEALTHCARE

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:06:00 +0000

TOP GYNECOLOGY SURGERY IN INDIA

We offer the full range of Gynecology services from day care surgeries to laparoscopic surgeries. We have packages for various Gynecology procedures & surgeries.

Please contact us for further information at 011- 40579400.

We have 2 operation theatres designed with laminar flow & HEPA filters to ensure a truly clean and sterile environment. Besides the operating theatres, a well-equipped procedure room for ambulatory procedures is also available.

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HEART FAILURE - FORTIS HEALTHCARE

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:29:00 +0000

HEART FAILURE

Heart failure refers to the heart failing to pump efficiently. There are many diseases that cause this including cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, viral infections, alcohol, and diseases affecting the valves of the heart.

When the heart is inefficient a number of symptoms occur depending on the cause and severity. of the condition.

The main symptoms are tiredness, breathlessness on exertion or lying flat, and ankle swelling. Doctors often refer to oedema, which means fluid retention usually in feet or lungs as a result of the heart not pumping efficiently.

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CARDIAC SURGERY IN INDIA - FORTIS HEALTHCARE

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:57:00 +0000

Fortis Escorts, Raipur a Super Speciality in Cardiac Sciences provides the following

Cardiology and Cardiac related services: Fully equipped coronary care set-up geared towards managing cardiac emergencies, Fully functional non-invasive cardiac lab-where exercise/pharmacological stress test is conducted, Cath Labs for minimally invasive percutaneous procedures, State-of-the-art Colour Doppler - echocardiography and stress echo conducted on digitized machines, Holter monitoring and 24 hours ambulatory BP monitoring, High-end procedures conducted include Angiography, Angioplasty, Bypass Surgery (CABG), Open Heart Surgery, Pacemaker Implant and R F Ablation.

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CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT SURGERY

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:38:00 +0000

CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT SURGERY

Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) involves sewing one end an artery or vein above a blocked coronary artery and the other end below the blockage, thereby allowing blood an alternative means to get to the heart. The arteries or veins used for the bypass (which are known as "grafts") are usually obtained from the leg or the chest wall.

Bypass surgery may not be possible if the coronary artery is heavily calcified or if the disease is very widespread. CABG can be done with or without connecting the patient to heart-lung machine, depending on the kind of blockages and surgeon's decision. Several new surgical approaches are being developed, which can potentially reduce the discomfort and complications associated with traditional bypass surgery.

These are collectively referred to as being "minimally invasive." In general, these approaches focus on performing bypass surgery though a very small chest incision and performing bypass surgery while the heart is still beating (ie, without the need for a heart/lung bypass machine).

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Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) - An Overview

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:05:00 +0000

VSDs - are a "hole" in the wall between the two lower chambers of the heart - the ventricles. This hole may be small, medium-sized or large, and may be single or multiple. The defect may occur in different parts of the muscular wall between the lower heart chambers, and may sometimes be found along with other heart defects.

The muscular wall between the lower heart chambers is meant to separate blood passing through each (i.e. "ventricle"). This separation prevents unhealthy mixing of blue blood from the veins with red, oxygen-rich blood going to the arteries. When the muscular wall (i.e. septum) is incomplete or "broken", mixing occurs. In most situations, this leads to red blood passing across the defect and mixing with the blue blood on the right side of the heart. This is called a left-to-right-shunt and leads to abnormally high blood flow into the lungs. Just as in atrial septal defects (ASD), this causes frequent "chest colds" and breathing difficulty in children. When the VSD is large in a very small child, lung blood flow may be so enormous that the tiny ventricles cannot pump such a volume. This causes congestive heart failure. Heart failure in a child produces fast shallow breathing, excessive sweating, inability to feed well, irritability, constant crying, and a failure to grow at a normal pace.

One effect seen in VSD - but not in ASD - is the rapid development of changes in the blood vessels of the lungs. These arteries and veins become thick walled and hard early in life. The reason for this is perhaps because blood from the left ventricle, which is the most powerful chamber of the heart, is pumped under high pressure across the VSD into the lungs. To withstand such force, the tiny branches of the pulmonary artery become thickened and obstructive. This condition is known as Pulmonary Hypertension or Pulmonary Vascular Obstructive Disease (PVOD). The consequences of leaving a large VSD open is the eventual development of PVOD which may render the patient inoperable at some point in life.

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Viral Infection of Heart - An Overview

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:58:00 +0000

Viral and bacterial infections cause three types of heart-muscle inflammation:

endocarditis, myocarditis and pericarditis. Pericarditis may lead to fluid buildup around the heart (cardiac tamponade), which is drained in a procedure called pericardiocentesis.

Virtually any virus can cause myocarditis, but the most common are enteroviruses, influenza (flu) virus, and the common viruses of childhood, such as rubeola (which causes measles) and varicella (which causes chickenpox). Other causes include bacterial infections such as Lyme disease, toxins such as cocaine, and autoimmune diseases (diseases in which the body's disease-fighting immune system attacks the body's own tissues) such as lupus. In most cases, no definitive cause is found, and the agent responsible is presumed to be a virus.

Most cases of viral myocarditis are mild or asymptomatic (without symptoms) and the condition is never suspected. Usually, there is some damage to the heart muscle, which can cause enlargement of the heart, shortness of breath, and heart palpitations and arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythms). Sometimes, the non-cardiac manifestations of the viral infection -- such as rash, fever and sore throat -- are most prominent. Chest pain, when present, can make it difficult to distinguish myocarditis from a heart attack.

The most distressing thing about viral myocarditis is whom it strikes. Most patients have had no significant previous illness and may be in the prime of life. Then, without warning, heart failure develops.

Definitive diagnosis can be made by biopsy (removal of a small piece of tissue for examination) of the inside lining of the heart. This procedure is performed by inserting a catheter (a flexible tube) into a blood vessel in the groin and pushing it along until it reaches the heart.

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Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery - An Overview

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:44:00 +0000

Bypass surgery involves creating a detour around a blocked artery, usually a coronary artery that supplies blood to the heart (coronary artery bypass surgery) but may be done in other areas (peripheral bypass). Bypass may be minimally invasive or open heart surgery. It may also use a heart lung machine or with endoscopic vein harvesting.

Off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery (OPCAB) is an operation that treats blocked coronary arteries. By dramatically improving the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart (a process called revascularization), an off-pump bypass greatly reduces the risk of angina and heart attack.

Off-pump bypass involves the same two procedures that are performed during traditional bypass surgery. In the first, the surgeon removes (harvests) one of the patient’s blood vessels – usually the saphenous vein in the leg or the mammary artery. In the second procedure, the surgeon uses the blood vessel to create a detour (bypass graft) around the blockages in the coronary arteries.

Like conventional bypass surgery, off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery (OPCAB) is an operation that treats patients with blocked coronary arteries. The coronary arteries lie on the surface of the heart and supply the heart muscle with oxygen-rich blood. They may become clogged with deposits of plaque, thus reducing the amount of oxygen-rich blood that can flow to the heart. By dramatically improving the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart (a process called revascularization), an off-pump bypass greatly reduces the risk of angina and heart attack.

Off-pump bypass involves the same two procedures that are performed during traditional bypass surgery. In the first, the surgeon removes (harvests) one of the patient’s blood vessels – usually either the saphenous vein in the leg or the mammary artery. In the second procedure, the surgeon uses the blood vessel to create a detour (bypass graft) around the blockages in the coronary arteries.

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Heart Bypass Surgery - Overview

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:38:00 +0000

Heart bypass surgery is performed to route blood flow around clogged arteries supplying the heart.

Coronary arteries are the small blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with oxygen and nutrients. Fat and cholesterol can build up inside these small arteries. The arteries can gradually become clogged. This buildup of fat and cholesterol plaque is called atherosclerosis.

When one or more of the coronary arteries becomes partially or totally blocked, the heart does not get enough blood. This is called ischemic heart disease or coronary artery disease (CAD). It can cause chest pain (angina).

Sometimes CAD does not cause pain until the blood supply to the heart becomes critically low, and the muscle begins to die. The first symptom of CAD in this case may be a potentially deadly heart attack. Symptomless CAD is especially common in diabetics.

Heart bypass surgery creates a detour or "bypass" around the blocked part of a coronary artery to restore the blood supply to the heart muscle. The surgery is commonly called Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, or CABG (pronounced "cabbage").

You will receive anesthesia and be completely free from pain. Then the heart surgeon makes a surgical cut in the middle of the chest and separates the breastbone.

Through this cut, the surgeon can see the heart and aorta (the main blood vessel leading from the heart to the rest of the body). After surgery, the breastbone will be rejoined with wire and the opening will be sewn closed.

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Other Treatments for Coronary Heart Disease

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:25:00 +0000

In addition to bypass surgery, there are two other types of treatment for coronary artery disease:

Medication
Angioplasty

Medication is useful for patients with disease in the earlier stages with just one or two arteries that are partially blocked. It is also useful if for some reason your coronary artery disease cannot be treated in other ways.

These medications are designed to:

Slow your heart down to decrease its work
Lower your blood pressure so that the heart does not have to work as hard
Partially "relax" the arteries of the heart so that they can carry more blood
Lower the chance that a clot will develop in your arteries

Coronary Angioplasty is a medical procedure that widens narrowed arteries in the heart without the need for open heart surgery.

In an angioplasty:

A specially trained doctor inserts a long, narrow tube (called a catheter) through a small cut in the thigh or the arm.
The doctor threads the catheter through blood vessels leading to the heart until it reaches the narrowed part of the artery.
The doctor positions a tiny balloon that is attached to the tip of the catheter right at site of the narrowing, and then inflates it with air. The pressure of the balloon flattens the plaque in several spots and allows the artery to open wider.
Often, a tiny wire tube called a stent is left inside the artery to hold it open.

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Overview of Coronary Artery Disease

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:14:00 +0000

Your heart is the hardest working muscle you have.Its job is to keep blood circulating in and out of your lungs and through all the other organs and tissues in your body.Like any muscle, your heart needs plenty of oxygen-rich blood to stay healthy and keep functioning. The blood vessels that surround your heart are called Coronary arteries. When fatty deposits called plaque develop in the lining of these arteries , several things can happen:
1.The lining of the artery becomes thicker and rougher.
2.Plaque build up makes it harder for blood to flow through the artery.
3.The heart has to work harder to pump blood.
4.The plaque may rupture, causing a blood clot completely block the artery; this stops the supply of blood to the heart muscle.
5.If one or more arteries become blocked, heart tissue doesn't get the blood supply it needs to function.The result can range from mild chest pain to severe heart attack.

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Coronary Artery Disease - Cause for Concern

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:55:00 +0000

Coronary Artery Disease (or CAD) is the single leading cause of mortality, accounting for over 900,000 deaths annually. Estimates show that over 3 million Americans suffer occasional chest pains due to coronary artery blockages. Despite these staggering figures, the US is still only 17th in cardiovascular disease mortality worldwide. Many other countries (Russia, Poland, Hungary, Finland) continue to have higher mortality and morbidity from CAD than the USA, making this a world-wide healthcare issue. As common as it is, CAD has not yet been eradicated by preventative measures. In fact, it is only within the last 40 or 50 years that the role of cholesterol and dietary fat in the development of this disease has really been understood. However, a number of other "risk factors" have also been identified, including family history of CAD, hypertension, smoking, diabetes, and lifestyle issues such as lack of exercise or Type A personality, etc.
The heart is a muscle, not unlike the muscles in your leg or arm. Any of these muscles, including the heart, is composed of millions of small cells which contract, or shorten, under the proper conditions. A muscle cell, (also known as a "myocyte") can physically shorten due to the unique component of proteins contained in that type of cell. These proteins (called "actin" and "myosin") slide over each other in a unique manner, foreshortening the length of the cell in the process. When millions of such cells act simultaneously, the muscle body shortens, and develops a force of contraction. This is the same mechanism that occurs when you raise your arm, walk, lift, etc.

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Heart Valve Surgery -An Overview

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:20:00 +0000

Heart valve surgery is used to repair or replace diseased heart valves.

The valves control the direction of blood flow through your heart. The opening and closing of the heart valves produce the sound of the heartbeat.

Heart valve surgery is open-heart surgery that is done while you are under general anesthesia. A cut is made through the breast bone (sternum). Your blood is routed away from your heart to a heart-lung bypass machine. This machine keeps the blood circulating while your heart is being operated on.

Valves may be repaired or replaced. Replacement heart valves are either natural (biologic) or artificial (mechanical):

Natural valves are from human donors (cadavers).
Modified natural valves come from animal donors. (Porcine valves are from pigs, bovine are from cows.) These are placed in synthetic rings.
Artificial valves are made of metal.

If you receive an artificial valve, you will need to take life-long medication to prevent blood clots. Natural valves rarely require life-long medication.

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Fortis Healthcare- source to overcome cardiac problems

noreply@blogger.com (Fortishealthcare) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:23:00 +0000

In earlier days cardiac surgery is considered as a risky undertaking operation and people are afraid to undergo this operation but now a wide range of heart operations are performed worldwide with success ratings. The major organ which pumps blood to whole body is heart which is more sensitive but it depends on coronary arteries for its own blood circulation. So coronary arteries are considered as an important functioning part of the heart which pumps oxygen to heart muscle to avoid cardiac problems.

Obstruction of blood flow occurs due to mixture of pure and impure blood. Due to this obstruction there is a chance for deficiency of oxygen which leads to cyanosis. So many surgical procedures such as Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, major aortic surgery etc are followed by many surgeons at Fortis healthcare hospitals in order to fade away your cardiac problems. Acquire benefits from Fortis Healthcare at affordable prices.

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