Heart Health

What is Heart Blockage? A heart block is a serious condition that causes the heart to lose its regular heart rhythm, with irregular and slow beats, causing it to cease for about 20 seconds at a time. A heart block affects the electrical system of the heart. This is the core area where a heart block differs from coronary artery disease. In coronary artery disease, the major … [Read more...] about Ten Things you Should Know About Heart Blockage

The main cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a blockage or obstruction in coronary arteries. This blockage is commonly caused by a cholesterol-rich plaque, often referred to as a thrombus. A plaque may show abnormalities in heart activity on the electrocardiogram. Common symptoms of ACS may manifest as shortness of breath or chest pain. Introduction ACS is a … [Read more...] about How to Manage Acute Coronary Syndrome

What prompts heart patients to seek a second opinion? Sometimes, patients after getting an opinion from their cardiologist may wonder whether they truly need a bypass surgery or they should opt for balloon angioplasty to open up blocked arteries, hence a second medical opinion on his condition might be helpful. Also, if a patient remains undecided after the first … [Read more...] about A Second Opinion Can Be Critical to Heart Health and Recovery