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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

Endoscopy, Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy- What are they?

Learn all about these 3 powerful scopes used in field of medicine and their applications in our digestive system In medicine, ‘Scopes’ are procedures that involve the use of an instrument called scopes to examine or treat specific areas inside the body. Scopes are long, flexible tubes with a light and a camera that allow… Continue reading Endoscopy, Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy- What are they?

Atrial fibrillation: Learn the 8 Conditions that cause it

Have you ever sometimes felt like your heart is ‘fluttering’ or like it is on a roller-coaster ride? If no, then it is fine, but if yes, you may be having irregular heartbeats- a condition called atrial fibrillation [or AFib, as doctors generally call it]. So, what exactly is this “atrial fibrillation” or “AFib” and… Continue reading Atrial fibrillation: Learn the 8 Conditions that cause it

Exotic fruits from around the world-Part 2

Introduction In my last article on Exotic Fruits- Part 1, I discussed fruits from Asia and South America. In today’s article we discuss exotic fruits from Africa, Europe and Australia. Why do we have to learn about these fruits? In my quest for good health, I like to explore numerous ways to improve health and… Continue reading Exotic fruits from around the world-Part 2

Exploring Exotic Fruits from Around the World- Part 1

Exploring Exotic Fruits: Unveiling the Nutritional Powerhouses from Around the World Introduction In the past, I have written about fruits that are locally available all over the world. I hope you have read my recent blog on 5 colorful fruits to be eaten and relished for good health. There are seven continents on earth. In… Continue reading Exploring Exotic Fruits from Around the World- Part 1

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