What Is ASD (Atrial Septal Defect)? Can It Be Closed Without Surgery?
ASD — Atrial Septal Defect — is a hole in the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart, and it is one of the most common congenital heart defects found in children and adults. The good news: most ASDs can be closed completely, either with a simple catheter-based device or with surgery — …
What Is CABG? Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Explained Simply
CABG — pronounced “cabbage” — stands for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, and it is the most commonly performed open-heart surgery in the world. If your cardiologist has mentioned CABG after your angiography, this article explains exactly what it means, how it differs from stenting, and what to expect at every stage. Dr. Ved Prakash, Director …
Heart Blockage Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
The most dangerous thing about heart blockage symptoms is that many people dismiss them — or mistake them for indigestion, muscle pain, or tiredness. By the time a heart attack occurs, the blockage has often been building silently for years. Dr. Ved Prakash, Director of CTVS at Yatharth Super Speciality Hospitals, Greater Noida, explains the key …
Diet After Heart Surgery in India — What to Eat, What to Avoid, and the Ghee Question
Diet after heart surgery in India is the question that almost every patient and family asks at discharge — and the advice they receive is usually so generic (“eat healthy, avoid oil”) that it is practically useless for someone cooking Indian food at home. Dr. Ved Prakash, Director of CTVS at Yatharth Super Speciality Hospitals, …
Aortic Dissection — Symptoms, Emergency Surgery and What Families Need to Know
If someone near you has sudden, severe tearing chest or back pain — call emergency services immediately and do not drive. Aortic dissection is one of the few conditions where minutes determine survival. Aortic dissection is a tear in the inner wall of the aorta that allows blood to surge between the layers of the …
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