Introduction In my last article, I described in detail what is Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty or PTCA. In this article we will learn a little bit more about it. Benefits of PTCA Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty or PTCA offers several significant benefits for patients with coronary artery disease. One of the foremost advantages is the… Continue reading Benefits, Risks, Post Procedure Care of PTCA
Author: Dr.K.P.V.Rao
Dr.K.P.V.Rao is a General Medical Practitioner. He graduated as an MBBS from Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial Medical College, Solapur, Kolhapur University, India in May 1983. He was a resident doctor in Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery at B Y L Nair Hospital, Mumbai in 1983-84. At present, he is practicing medicine at Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India. He has 36 years of experience in General Medical Practice and writes medical blogs.
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
Introduction to Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Imagine you getting a mild chest pain, a few burps and you feel uneasy. You tell your spouse/son/daughter or whoever is nearby about this, and they say-” It’s nothing, maybe a bit of acidity” and they give chewable antacid tablet or a syrup like Gelusil, you feel a… Continue reading Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
Understanding Angiography of the Heart
Procedure, Indications, After-Effects, and Other Applications Indroduction Let’s imagine someone close to you is having chest pain. He is taken to the hospital emergency room where a doctor examines him and after preliminary examination tells his colleague or junior “Let’s get his angio done”. This word “ angio” is a short form for the word… Continue reading Understanding Angiography of the Heart
History of Tofu: From Ancient Origins to Modern Delicacy
Tofu: From Ancient Origins to Modern Delicacy Introduction Has anyone heard about a super food called Tofu? Well, if not, we are about to learn about it in today’s article. Tofu is one such food product that is derived from soybean, a bean that contains high amount of protein and also many more nutrients beneficial… Continue reading History of Tofu: From Ancient Origins to Modern Delicacy
Understanding the Impact of Sleep Apnoea on Health
The Different Types of Sleep Apnoea and Their Impact on Health Introduction Sleep apnoea is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep [as shown in the video below], leading to disrupted sleep patterns and a variety of health issues. Wordwide… Continue reading Understanding the Impact of Sleep Apnoea on Health