Kauvery Hospitals, a leader in cardiac care, marked Heart Failure Awareness Week (9th–15th Feb) with the 2nd Edition of the Kauvery Annual Heart Summit 2025 in Bengaluru. The two-day summit, held on 15th and 16th February, brought together 423+ attendees, including 35+ eminent cardiologists, cardiac
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
