January 29, 2024

by Dr. Karthigesan

Decoding the Differences Between Defibrillators & Pacemakers

It’s hard to imagine where the medical world would be without technological advancements. The incredible progress has made it possible to maintain cardiovascular health better than ever. Today, cardiac patients have access to lifesaving devices like defibrillators and pacemakers to maintain a healthy heart rhythm. However, there is a misconception that both devices are the […]

January 9, 2024

by Dr. Karthigesan

Holter Monitor: The Device & Diagnosis Explained

A Holter Monitor is a cell phone-sized ECG (electrocardiogram) recording device. It operates on a battery and is attached to the patient’s body using an electrode and cable to record their heart rhythm and heartbeat for 24 hours or more. The Holter Monitor device, also called Ambulatory Electrocardiography, is predominantly recommended by doctors when: Standard […]

December 17, 2023

by Dr. Karthigesan

Pacemakers: Saving Your Heart One Beat At a Time

Your heart relies on an electrical impulse to produce each beat. What happens when your heart is incapable of generating the electrical impulse? That’s when you will need a pacemaker- a small, matchbox-sized wonder machine to help your heart work and prevent life-threatening cardiac disruptions. What’s a Pacemaker & How Does it Work? Millions of […]

December 9, 2023

by Dr. Karthigesan

Life With Arrhythmia: Treatment Options & Lifestyle Changes For Your Cardiac Health

Have you ever paid attention to the lub-dub of your heart? It is something we often take for granted until the lub-dub symphony is disrupted by irregular heart rhythms or arrhythmias. Understanding Arrhythmia: The Inharmonious Heartbeat Your heart just doesn’t “beat.” It is an intricately designed workflow of electrical signals and muscle contractions that produce […]

October 2, 2022

by Dr. Karthigesan

Does your blood report show high Triglycerides? Why do they matter and what should be done?

Awareness to keep good health is increasing by the year. People are increasingly seeking modern diagnostic methods and procedures and checking their blood, urine, health of inner organs, etc to keep themselves healthy. One such test that is widely used…

April 18, 2022

by Dr. Karthigesan

Tips to live with a Pacemaker

In India, more than 20,000 people get pacemakers every year to keep their heart beating rhythmically thereby helping it to function properly. Pacemakers are small computerized devices that can relieve symptoms like dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath, etc that are…

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