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Authored by Dr. Ameet Sattur, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, HCG Suchirayu Hospital, Hubli The heart is a vital organ, tirelessly pumping blood and delivering oxygen and nutrients to every part of the body. However, certain heart diseases disproportionately impact women due to unique biological and hormonal factors.

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Pregnancy causes stress on the heart and circulatory system because the blood volume rises from 30% to 50%, which puts more strain on the heart valve. In India, congenital heart disease and rheumatic heart disease are the most prevalent forms of heart illness during pregnancy.

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Dr. C N Patil, HOD and Lead Consultant - Medical Oncology & Haemato-Oncology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore January 2025 marks Blood Donation Awareness Month, a perfect opportunity to spotlight the myriad benefits of this selfless act. Blood donation is more than a gesture of generosity—it is

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Cardiac diseases are becoming one of the fastest-growing healthcare problems globally and in India. In fact, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death and disability in India. According to a recent study published in The Lancet, this group of diseases is marked by

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The Telerobotic-assisted Internal Mammary Artery Harvesting procedure was successfully completed in 58 minutes, with exceptional precision and a total latency of less than 35-40 milliseconds (1/20th of a second) The world’s first Robotic Beating Heart Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass (TECAB) was performed

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Dr. Sanjay Bhat, Sr. Consultant - Interventional Cardiology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Angina, also known as angina pectoris, refers to chest pain or discomfort resulting from reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It is a symptom of an underlying heart problem, usually coronary artery disease

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Large ASD also detected for the first time in the girl Complex surgery performed at Kondapur KIMS Hospital A 15-year-old tribal girl from Khammam district was diagnosed with a rare tumor located between her heart and lungs. Additionally, a large hole (Atrial Septal Defect, ASD) in the

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Dr. Sandhya Rani, Sr. Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS, is a common endocrine disorder that affects many women worldwide, but it often goes undiagnosed due to its different and seemingly unrelated symptoms. If left untreated,

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Dr. Pradeep Mahajan, Regenerative Medicine Researcher & Founder of StemRx Hospital and Research Centre Obesity is a condition marked by an excessive accumulation of fat in the body, which can adversely affect overall health. It is typically evaluated using Body Mass Index (BMI), where a BMI of

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 Dr. Ms. Edwina Raj, Head of Services - Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore  Winter is a season that brings with it shorter days, chilly weather, and the need for a more nutrient-dense diet to support overall health and well-being. For women, in particular,

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