A heart attack occurs when the blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, resulting in damage to the heart muscle. There are many causes of heart attack and it is necessary to tackle the situation swiftly!! If someone experiences a heart attack, it is important to...
Millions of people around the globe are affected by anxiety, a widespread mental health condition that is marked by emotions of fear, concern, and unease. These emotions can manifest in physical symptoms, including a rapid heartbeat, sweating, and trembling. Although...
With age, the lung volume gradually decreases, and so does our capacity for lungs, making breathing slightly more challenging as we age. Reduction in lung volume is also associated with lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis or sarcoidosis. So when a surgery is...
About in every 10,000 newly born infants, 8 have a congenital cardiac abnormality called tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). There are four structural issues in the human heart that can come together to cause a number of difficulties. The signs and symptoms need an early...
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a lung disorder that results in the formation of scar tissue in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing and reduced lung function over time. The exact cause of IPF is unknown, which is why it is referred to as “idiopathic.”...
Cardiac Tamponade happens when blood or fluid fills up the thin sac that covers the heart. The fluid tends to put pressure on the heart making it hard for the heart to fill up the blood and pump it to the organs around it. It can even stop the heart from functioning...