The function of the heart is to take deoxygenated blood in and pump out the oxygenated blood to the rest of the organs. In the case of heart failure, the heart fails to pump the amount of blood that it normally pumps. Certain conditions like hypertension or narrowed coronary arteries due to cholesterol deposition weaken
In fact, complaining of body pain in day to day practice is common, it is mostly seen in women aged above 50 years. These patients are habituated to take pain killers and other modes of treatment. But even though it is difficult to pinpoint the reasons for Muscular skeletal pain, the doctor should have a
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease which obstructs airflow from the lungs. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common conditions that contribute to COPD.COPD increases the risk associated with COVID-19, affecting the respiratory system and damaging the lungs. Symptoms Fever Fatigue Cough Shortness of breath Risk Factors Above 60 years
Impact of Telemedicine: The healthcare industry mostly functions on physical interaction with a doctor-checking the pulse, using a stethoscope and diagnoses for the possible signs and symptoms. Now, such practices are largely suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 outbreak has created numerous challenges on traditional healthcare. Due to worldwide lockdown, people have not
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which a nerve cell activity is disturbed leading to a seizure or periods of unusual behaviour and sometimes loss of awareness. Epilepsy is the fourth common neurological disorder in the world. Both males or females can suffer from epilepsy irrespective of ethnicity or age. Anyone including children can develop
Cardiac bypass surgery is one of the most invasive and major surgical procedures. Following an open cardiac bypass surgery, the time taken for wound healing and patient getting back to work ranges between 6-8 weeks. A minimal invasive approach to this major surgery has opened the doors for faster recovery and smaller wound without the
Laparoscopic surgery Laparoscopy surgery is a ‘minimally invasive surgery’ which incurs small incisions, usually not more than ½ inch. It uses a long and slender device called a laparoscope which is inserted into the abdomen through a small incision. A camera attached to it allows the obstetrician–gynaecologist (ob-gyn) to view the abdominal and pelvic organs
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease which obstructs airflow from the lungs. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common conditions that contribute to COPD. COPD increases the risk associated with COVID-19, affecting the respiratory system and damaging the lungs. COPD Symptoms: Fever Fatigue Cough Expectoration Shortness of breath COPD Risk
