Cardiology

LVAD

Left ventricular assist device, or LVAD, is a mechanical pump that is surgically implanted just below the heart in a patient with heart failure. The device helps the left ventricle to pump blood to the aorta and the rest of the body. It is often called a ‘bridge to transplant’. Although the placement of LVAD requires…more

TAVR/TAVI

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) or transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure to replace the aortic valve of patients suffering from aortic valve stenosis. It is an ideal choice for those at a high risk of complication from valve replacement and those who cannot undergo open-heart surgery. The procedure can be performed in three ways- transfemoral approach, transapical…more

Coronary Angiography

Coronary Angiography is a procedure that makes use of a special dye and x-rays to understand the blood flow in the arteries. It is used in diagnosing and treating the conditions of the heart. It is often done along with cardiac catheterization that involves inserting a thin flexible tube known as catheter from groin or…more

Coronary Angioplasty

Also known as percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary angioplasty is a procedure used to open clogged heart arteries. This is done by widening the artery and inserting a tiny balloon at the site and inflating it thereafter. Most of the times, coronary angioplasty is supported with stent placement to help keep the artery open and reduce the chances…more

Cardioversion

Cardioversion treatment is a medical procedure performed to restore a patient’s heartbeat. It is used in the treatment of arrhythmia in which normal electrical signals of the heart become faulty. A machine called defibrillator is used to deliver electric shocks and restore the patient’s heartbeat to normal. Cardioversion therapy helps in treating different types of arrhythmia such as…more

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