What Is Coronary Angiography? Procedure, Results and What Happens Next
Coronary angiography is the definitive test for identifying blockages in the heart arteries — the investigation that gives every cardiologist and cardiac surgeon the exact road map needed to plan the right treatment. If you have been referred for coronary angiography, or if you already have a report and cannot make sense of it, Dr. …
What Is an Echocardiogram? What It Shows and How to Read Your Report
What Is an Echocardiogram? Echocardiogram is an ultrasound scan of your heart — the single most important investigation in cardiac medicine, and the test Dr. Ved Prakash reviews before making any surgical recommendation. If you have been asked to get one, or if you already have a report in hand and cannot understand it, this …
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 …
What Is Bypass Surgery? A Complete Patient Guide
Bypass surgery is a heart operation that creates a new path for blood to flow around a blocked coronary artery — restoring blood supply to the heart muscle that was being starved of oxygen. If you or a family member has been told that bypass surgery may be needed, this guide explains exactly what it …