by Sekhar Bonagiri | Dec 23, 2022
A coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a surgical procedure used to treat coronary heart disease. It diverts blood around narrowed or clogged parts of the major arteries to improve blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart. A section of healthy blood vessels, known...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Dec 2, 2022
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital (existing from birth) heart abnormality that affects normal blood flow through the heart. Tests like echocardiography, electrocardiograms, chest x-rays, pulse oximetry, and cardiac catheterization can be used to diagnose it. During...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Nov 14, 2022
Noonan syndrome is caused by a defective gene, which may impair the normal development of various body parts. Along with probable developmental delays, this genetic condition can cause low stature, heart disorders, odd facial characteristics, short stature, and other...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Nov 14, 2022
An atrial septal defect is a congenital heart defect (present at birth) in which the heart has a hole between the atria (upper chambers of the heart), leading to an increased amount of blood flow through the lungs. Cardiologists advise surgery to fix this defect and...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Nov 11, 2022
Hip osteoarthritis is a disorder in which the protective joint space between the bones gradually narrows due to the cartilage in the hip joint eroding away over time and becoming frayed and rough. Total hip replacement surgery is used to treat hip osteoarthritis in...