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Medical procedures are known to use equipment to assist in operations. Such tools help in increasing efficiency and speed. The same is achieved with the usage of a stent in treating coronary artery disease. It is a small mesh tube that is made of either stainless steel or chromium alloys. CAD happens when the arteries get blocked […]
When you opt for the route of weight loss, you have two options: exercising/diet and surgery. Considering surgery seems the quicker method, people go for the same. Now, weight loss surgery helps you lose weight and lowers the risk levels of medical concerns, especially obesity. Also called bariatric surgery, they improve your diet, make you […]
Coronary arteries manage the supply of blood to the heart muscle. They can become narrow or blocked due to increased fat and cholesterol. It is known as plaque which gathers around the inner lining of the arterial walls. This results in coronary artery disease (CAP). The treatment for which is often performed through an angioplasty procedure. It […]
Think again if you feel that vital body parameters like fasting glucose levels and blood pressure readings need to be taken once every six months or so at the doctor’s office. Lifestyle conditions such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease have become increasingly prevalent in people of all ages. Unhealthy eating habits, sedentary […]
A year has gone by and stretched indefinitely. The holiday season will be here before we know it, which means it is time to start thinking about your plans this year. If you plan a smaller holiday at home, you will want to maintain social distance and wear a mask for people who are not […]
Angioplasty is a process to open an artery blocked or narrowed by the deposition of a waxy material called plaque. The operation will once again allow blood flow freely through the artery. But the persistent accumulation of plaque in the arteries around the body cannot fight it. You may need a lifestyle makeover for that. […]
A non-metallic mesh tube used to treat a narrowed artery; the new Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS) is like a stent. Still, it dissolves steadily until the blocked artery can function normally again and remains open on its own. The BVS is created to help open a blocked artery in the heart and re-establish blood flow […]
A caesarean delivery generally involves making an incision in the woman’s abdomen and uterus for gaining access to the baby. There are several reasons doctors suggest c-section, even if you have had one before or your baby is breech. One of the rare and possible complications is hernia post caesarean. What is it? It is […]
Getting a t-shaped stick called intrauterine device inserted into you might sound like a no-go territory, but more women are getting these inserted as a method of birth control. Young women are pulled in different directions, and worry about birth control should not be one of them. Getting the right information is not so hard. […]
When a junior surgical trainee is asked which suture they will use on the skin, the standard answer is whatever the boss prefers to use. This answer has two purposes – it maintains the status quo and covers the fact that many are unaware of different sutures. This basic overview should guide you. The ideal suture […]