There are a number of definitions on Beta Blockers (also written as β Blockers). “Beta Blockers are a class of heart drugs that block the effect of adrenaline on the heart”. “Beta Blockers are front-line drugs for cardiac patients especially for those with angina, arrhythmias or post-myocardial infarction.” “Beta Blockers are a family of medicines…
Varicose veins are enlarged and tortuous veins, most commonly in leg but may be found elsewhere. There are two, superficial and deep, venous systems in our leg. The blood from the superficial veins is drained into the deep veins by network of one way valves. Deep veins are high pressure system being with in muscles,…
Stroke is a worldwide problem with high incidence, mortality, disability rates, and costs. A stroke (sometimes called a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)) is damage to the brain caused by an interruption to it’s blood supply or rupture of a blood vessel causing leakage of blood into the brain. As a result, the affected area of the…
Myocardial infarction (heart attack) can occur as a result of diminished blood supply to the heart muscles. It can happen as a result of atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries,which supplies blood to the heart muscles or myocardium. For many a years and even now the first line of treatment opted is angioplasty and the placement…
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is said to have occurred, when the large blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart and supplies to the abdomen, pelvis and legs, dilates or bulges. This localised dilatation of the abdominal aorta exceeds the normal diameter by more than 50 percent. Aneurysms also occur in other areas of…
Angiontensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors or ACE inhibitors are a group of medicines that are said to have been historically developed from the venom of a poisonous snake found in Brazil. Nowadays this wonder drug can easily be prepared in laboratories. It is mainly used in the treatment of hypertension and disorders related to the kidney…
Heart-lung machine or cardiopulmonary bypass is a technique which is used in open heart surgery ,which takes over the function of heart and lungs during surgery,maintaining the circulation of blood and oxygen content of body.The heart lung machine is often refered to as the pump and does the work of heart and lungs during the…
We all know that our heart is situated on the left side of our body, but have you ever heard of someone who has his or her heart on the right side. Shocking isn’t it? Well although this is unbelievable and cent percent true! In this world there are a few people whose hearts are…
Pulmonary Stenosis or Pulmonary valve stenosis is a condition wherein, there is a block in the blood flow from the heart at the valve separating the heart from the pulmonary artery. This reduces the flow of blood into the lungs. The pulmonary valve is between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. Its valves allow…
Mitral valve replacement refers to the surgical process of replacing the damaged mitral valve of the heart with either a mechanical or biological tissue valve. For some patients who experience mitral valve disorders such as mitral stenosis or mitral regurgitation replacement of the faulty valve is the only option available once it has been deemed…