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15 Oct

Heart Blockage at 75 or 80: Is Complex Angioplasty Safe at This Age?

Is angioplasty safe for an elderly parent? What the latest trials show for patients over 75 and 80, how frailty is assessed, and how complex angioplasty is adapted for older hearts.

12 Oct

Weak Heart and Blocked Arteries: Is Angioplasty Safe When Your Heart’s Pumping Is Low?

Heart pumping at 30%? Learn what low ejection fraction means, when angioplasty helps a weak heart, and how protected PCI with a heart pump works.

9 Oct

Told You Have Multiple Heart Blockages? Is Bypass Surgery Your Only Option?

Triple vessel disease does not always mean bypass surgery. Learn how your SYNTAX score, diabetes, heart strength and surgical risk decide between bypass and complex angioplasty.

5 Oct

Artery Disease vs Heart Valve Disease: What Is the Difference?

Understanding the heart as a house—with rooms, doors, pipes and electricity When someone is told that they have a “heart problem,” the first thought is often: “Do I have a blockage?” But not every heart problem is caused by a blocked artery. Some patients have perfectly open coronary arteries but develop a problem with one […]

27 Sep

Why Are Indians at Higher Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease? Is It Genetics or Lifestyle?

Understanding the role of inherited risk, abdominal obesity, food habits, physical activity and sleep in protecting your heart By Dr. Dhamodaran K, Interventional Cardiologist, Chennai “My father has diabetes, my mother takes medication for blood pressure, and my grandfather had a heart attack. Does that mean I will develop these problems too?” This is a […]

21 Sep

Normal Cholesterol but Still at Risk? The Other Heart Disease Risk Factors You Should Know

“My cholesterol is normal. Then how did I have a heart attack?” This is a question cardiologists hear surprisingly often. Most people associate heart disease almost entirely with cholesterol. And there is a good reason for that: high LDL cholesterol is one of the most important contributors to the development of coronary artery disease. But […]

19 Sep

Bypass Surgery Is Too Risky for Me — What Other Treatment Options Do I Have?

Being told that you have severe or multiple heart blockages is concerning enough. But for some patients, there is another challenge: “My doctors say bypass surgery may be too risky. Does that mean nothing else can be done?” Not necessarily. Some patients who are considered poor candidates for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) may still […]

17 Sep

My Heart Blockage Is Heavily Calcified — Can Angioplasty Still Work?

“You have a heart blockage, but there is a lot of calcium in the artery.” Patients often hear this after a coronary angiogram and wonder: “Why does calcium matter? Can’t the doctor simply put in a stent?” Sometimes it is not that simple. A heavily calcified coronary artery can behave very differently from a normal […]

14 Sep

My Heart Artery Is 100% Blocked — Can It Still Be Treated?

By Dr. K. Dhamodaran Interventional Cardiologist | Chennai Being told that one of your heart arteries is 100% blocked can sound frightening. Many patients immediately think: “If the artery is completely closed, does that mean it cannot be opened?” The answer is: not always. Some completely blocked coronary arteries can potentially be treated using a […]

12 Sep

Family History of Heart Disease? What Heart Check-Ups Should You Start in Your 20s?

“I am only 22. I feel completely healthy. Why should I get my heart checked?” This is a question many young adults ask—especially when a doctor recommends screening because heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or very high cholesterol runs in the family. Another common response is: “I don’t have any symptoms. Why should I […]

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