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Angioplasty is safe for the elderly (Expert speak)
Angioplasty is a safe procedure when done by experts. When the patient is above 75 years, the procedure becomes technically difficult because of age-related changes that occur in the body. The arteries...
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People need to take hypertension more seriously: Dr Vijay Surase
People often don’t take hypertension or high blood pressure seriously. This is perhaps because this disease shows no symptoms in the early stages and is fairly common among Indians. Asian Indians are...
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Cholesterol is manageable: Dr Vijay Surase, cardiologist
Cholesterol is a fat/ lipid that is produced in the liver and its normal levels are necessary for the proper functioning of the body. High levels of cholesterol can cause hypertension (high BP), angina...
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Your questions about heart health answered: Dr Vijay Surase, cardiologist
While the country remains busy either battling infections such as AIDS and TB, or battling mosquito borne diseases such as dengue and malaria, there is a silent killer lurking in the background, and...
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Bioabsorbable stents – the future of angioplasty?
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the biggest killers in the world today and most common cause of heart attacks. It’s caused by plaque build-up along the inner walls of the arteries and it can be...
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Silent heart attacks: Why you need to be aware
When anyone thinks of a heart attack, we all think of pain in the chest and down the left arm. But did you know that you could suffer from a heart attack and not even know it? Known as a ‘silent heart...
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Angioplasty – indications, procedure, risks
When a person suffers a heart attack, ideally, treatment in the form of angioplasty must be provided within the first 1-1.5 hours (the golden hour). Anything beyond this time frame and the heart muscle...
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What to expect during an angiography
Pain in the chest or left arm is a classic symptom of heart disease. When your doctor tells you that you have to undergo an angiography, it can be quite alarming. Dr Vijay Surase, a renowned...
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‘Rajesh Khanna-starrer Anand inspired me to become a doctor’
On the occasion of National Doctor’s Day, celebrated to commemorate the birthday of legendary physician and ex-CM of West Bengal Dr B.C. Roy, Dr Vijay Surase, renowned interventional cardiologist tells...
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How long will the stent in my heart last? (Disease query of the day)
I had undergone an angioplasty 6 years ago, how long will my stent last? Answered by Dr Vijay Surase, renowned cardiologist Once a stent is delivered or deployed, it cannot and is not removed. Over a...
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