A balloon valvuloplasty is a surgical procedure executed to open a heart valve. Balloon Valvuloplasty is also called Dilation or a Balloon valvotomy. Heart valves are like gates that control…

Various surgeries performed with the help of a laparoscope – a tiny viewing instrument powered by fibre-optics – are available to maintain the health of the female reproductive system. The…

With the internet flooding with information from all sides on all subjects, one may get confused about following one thing or one person. Cardiac stents have become common since cases…

“Laparotomy” is abdominal surgery. A surgeon can use it to check for damage, take samples for biopsy, repair tissue, or remove parts that have extensive damage. In layperson terms, ‘laparotomy’…

Abnormal heartbeat is irregular heartbeats; it is also called Arrhythmia or Cardiac Dysrhythmia. It can be faster than normal and also slower; it may also feel like your heart skipped a…

Hysterectomy refers to the removal of the uterus by a surgical process. The word ‘laparoscopic’ refers to the path through which access to the uterus is gained. It can be…

A stent is a small tube that your Cardiologist can place into an obstructed passageway to keep it open. The stent reinstates the flow of blood, depending on where it’s…

Anorectal Disease The disease of the anal canal and rectum are anorectal diseases. As per the general perception, any problem related to the anorectal area is piles. That is not…

As we are approaching this year’s, World Anti-Tobacco Day, I have so much to say. Let me start by mentioning the report submitted by France stating that tobacco usage has…

You might not give it much importance, but your liver is working hard around the clock to keep you up running and healthy. Various complications and severe issues can arise…

According to the GLOBOCAN 2012 report, lung cancer is the fourth commonest cause of cancer in India with an estimated incidence of 70,275 in all ages and both sexes. However,…

What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs (lower respiratory tract) that can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. It is usually an extension of a…