90% of smokers are unaware of their health status, often neglecting to monitor their blood pressure and blood sugar levels, which puts them at a much higher risk of suffering a strokeSmoking not only harms your lungs and heart, but it also increases the risk
Dr. Sameeta Mercy Prabhu, Consultant - Paediatric Neurology, Rainbow Children’s HospitalWhen we think of stroke, we usually imagine it affecting older adults — but children, even newborns, can have strokes too. Paediatric stroke affects nearly 1 in every 2,000 children, and timely recognition makes all
After experiencing acute chest pain, breathlessness, and heavy sweating while playing table tennis, the patient was rushed to Medicover Hospitals for timely intervention He was detected with SCAD while doing coronary angiography, a rare cause of massive heart attacks. SCAD as a cause is found in
Revolutionary Philips Nexcimer Laser System Brings Hope to Patients with Complex Heart BlockagesOn the occasion of World Heart Day 2025, Aster CMI Hospital announced a breakthrough in cardiac care by becoming the first hospital in Karnataka to introduce Excimer Laser Angioplasty an advanced life-saving procedure
Dr. Jyotirmay S Hegde, HOD & Lead Consultant ENT, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Hearing is something most of us take for granted—until we start noticing changes. Unlike vision problems, which are often obvious, hearing loss creeps silently and can be permanent once it sets in. While
Be Cautious — It Could Be Life-Threatening Middle-aged adults urged to differentiate symptoms and seek timely care Many neglect feeling it as a gastric problem Take over-the-counter medication, particularly antacids Should consult doctors for such symptoms Suggests Dr. Rajesh Deshmukh, Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Kamineni
Dr. Dinesh Raj,DM Cardiology, MD Medicine,Sr. Consultant Cardiologist,HCG Hospitals, RajkotChest discomfort is among the most commonly reported symptoms in emergency departments worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood problem. For many, the sensation is attributed to acidity, gas, anxiety, or fatigue—common occurrences in a fast-paced, sleep-deprived,
An aneurysm can be described as a weakness in any blood vessel in any part of the bodyWhen it comes to brain aneurysms, the medical facts can be frightening but as experts say, timely diagnosis and intervention are crucial.Dr Santhosh N U, Consultant - Neurosurgery
Rare and innovative cardiac care at KIMS Saveera Hospital- A 40-year-old farmer diagnosed with rare heart condition with septal muscle thickening (HOCM) which reduces blood supply- Successfully treated without surgery by Dr. Pradeep Krishna using Alcohol septal ablation (ASA) procedureA 40-year-old farmer from Tadipatri, suffering
A 29-year-old woman came to us with pain and numbness in her hand that had been referred by a neurologist. On further tests, we found a rare condition where an extra rib was pressing on her blood vessels, causing a blockage and swelling. A detailed
