LMCA: Left main coronary artery; LAD: Left anterior descending coronary artery (blood vessels supplying oxygenated blood to the the heart muscle) – as seen on coronary angiogram (X-ray
What is angioplasty? Angioplasty is in simple terms, the removal of a block in a blood vessel. Most familiar form of angioplasty is coronary angioplasty – removal of
What is rheumatic heart disease? Rheumatic heart disease is heart disease secondary to one or more attacks of rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever involves mainly the heart valves and
Rheumatic fever What is rheumatic fever? Rheumatic fever (RF) is an antibody mediated disease which can involve the joints, heart, brain and skin. RF most often manifests with
What is coronary angiography? Coronary angiography is visualization of the blood vessels of the heart (coronary arteries) by injecting radiocontrast ‘dye’ into them. Conventionally this is achieved by
What is pulmonary hypertension? Pulmonary hypertension is nothing but high blood pressure in the blood vessels of lung (pulmonary arteries and veins). If there is no known cause
What is angiography? Angiography (angio) is visualisation of a blood vessel with or without injecting a contrast (‘dye’) into its lumen. Most of us are now familiar with coronary
What is echocardiography? Echocardiography is ultrasound imaging of the heart. The device used for echocardiography is called and echocardiograph. An imaging probe known as transducer is used to
What is heart failure? In simple terms, heart failure is inability of heart’s normal function of pumping blood in sufficient quantities to meet the needs of the body.
What is high blood pressure? Normal pressure in the main blood vessels arising from the heart is below 120/80 mm Hg. The higher value occurs when the heart
