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30 Mar

Coronary Angiography: Ideas, Concepts, and Expectations

Introduction: Taking a direct look at the heart’s blood vessels (known as coronary arteries) is called ‘Coronary Angiography’ (CAG). Click here for more information on coronary angiography and angioplasty. Your cardiologist may suggest you undergo a CAG if he/she suspects blockages in your heart blood vessels. Such suspicion may arise from routine medical examinations or […]

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29 Mar

Understanding Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty

Let us decode the medical verbatim first. Below are a few commonly used terms and their meaning. Cardiac: related to heart Coronary artery: blood vessels that supply blood to the heart Angiography: the process of looking at coronary arteries Angioplasty: the process of fixing a blocked or damaged coronary artery Introduction: Your doctor may recommend […]

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28 Mar

Chest Pain: A Nightmare

Introduction: While chest pain is classically associated with a heart attack, there are certain things worth noticing. Not every chest pain is a heart attack, and not every heart attack presents with chest pain. There is always some level of diagnostic uncertainty that doctors take into account before reaching a conclusion. If we leave out […]

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28 Mar

Second Opinion: Why, What, When, How?

Introduction: Obtaining an expert opinion is an essential component of medical decision-making. Sometimes, even after an expert opinion, one may not get satisfactory information to make an informed decision. There can be many reasons for that. While lack of expertise, trust, or empathy are valid reasons for being critical of a professional opinion, our biases […]

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