What are the risks of angioplasty? Angioplasty is generally a safe procedure. It relieves the block in the blood vessels and improves the blood supply to the heart
How long does the smoking related risk remain once you quit smoking? The risk level returns to the level of the general population 5 years after quitting smoking.
What are vegetations in endocarditis? For bacterial endocarditis, it is a combination of thrombus with bacteria and leucocytes. Instead of bacteria there will be fungi in fungal endocarditis.
Why is thrombolysis for stroke not used as often as for heart attack? The problem of thrombolysis in stroke is slightly complex. To be effective, it has to
What is respiratory sinus arrhythmia? Heart rate increases when you breathe in and decreases when you breathe out. This change in heart rate with breathing is known as
What are the cardiovascular benefits of exercise? Exercise keeps you fit and reduces the cardiovascular risk. Blood pressure and lipid levels come down with regular exercise. Aerobic exercises
What is the relation between coronary artery disease and low birth weight? It is known as Barker’s hypothesis or fetal origin of adult heart diseases. Those babies born
What good does aspirin do to heart patients? Aspirin is an antiplatelet agent. It prevents platelet plugs forming over atherosclerotic plaques and obstructing them. Thus it prevents heart
