Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery(CABG)
BYPASS SURGERY Bypass surgery is the most common type of heart surgery. Arteries can become clogged...
Renal Angiography / Angioplasty
Renal angiography or Renal Angioplasty refers to the procedure carried out to detect the blockages in...
Angioplasty risks
WHAT IS ANGIOPLASTY OR BALLOON ANGIOPLASTY? Angioplasty, also called balloon angioplasty, and vascular stenting are minimally...
Family history and heart disease
FAMILY HISTORY It has been confirmed through research that family history plays a significant role in...
Heart Attack / Angina pain / Coronary Heart disease
WHAT IS HEART ATTACK ? Heart is one of the most important organs of the body...
What is Coronary Angiography/Coronary Arteriography
WHAT IS CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY ? Coronary angiography is an X-ray examination of the blood vessels of...
What should I do to control the urge to Smoke?
Nicotine in tobacco causes a craving in the smoker, more so when he/she sees other smokers....
Quitting Smoking – Understand how to deal with nicotine addiction
Nicotine addiction and the resultant withdrawal symptoms are the main hindrance in quitting smoking. Smokers can...
What steps do I need to take before attempting to quit smoking?
A smoker needs to understand the likely effects of quitting smoking before deciding to do so....
What type of tests/checkup is required for preventive health care?
There are a number of tests required for routine medical examination. Some of these are listed...
What is the medical examination schedule required for my child?
All children entering kindergarten or first grade should have a complete health exam within 90 days...
Medical Tests for women
AGES 18 TO 39 Pap smear and pelvic exam (annually) Non fasting total blood cholesterol (every...