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1. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm November 18, 2009 What is Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ? An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge in the aorta (the aorta is the main blood vessel coming from the heart that supplies blood to all organs) in your abdomen. In the case of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), an aneurysm develops in the part of the aorta that extends through the abdomen. The bulge occurs below the renal arteries (kidneys) and may extend into the iliac arteries (legs). Most AAAs occur in association with advanced atherosclerosis, an accumulation of fatty deposits on the vessel wall. Symptom of abdominal aortic aneurysm ... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

2. Carotid Artery Disease Surgery India - Types Of Surgery & Cost In India November 13, 2009 Carotid Artery Disease In India What is carotid artery disease ? Carotid artery disease occurs when the major arteries in your neck become narrowed or blocked. These arteries, called the carotid arteries, supply your brain with blood. Your carotid arteries extend from your aorta in your chest to the brain inside your skull... Your arteries are normally smooth and unobstructed on the inside, but as you age, a sticky substance called plaque can build up in the walls of your arteries. Plaque is made up of cholesterol, calcium, and fibrous tissue. As more plaque builds up, y... (read more) Author: Pankaj Nagpal

3. Aneurysmectomy Surgery India - Affordable Cost And World Class In India November 13, 2009 Aneurysmectomy in India Aneurysmectomy is a surgical procedure performed to repair a weak area in the aorta. The aorta is the largest artery in the body and the main blood vessel leading away from the heart... Purpose The purpose of aneurysmectomy is to repair an aortic aneurysm that is likely to rupture if left in place. Aneurysmectomy is indicated for an aortic aneurysm that grows to at least 2 in (5 cm) or for an aortic aneurysm of any size that is symptomatic... Precautions Aneurysmectomy may not be appropriate for patients with severely debilitating diseases such ... (read more) Author: Pankaj Nagpal

4. Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery India Cost-All Inclusive Medical Packages November 13, 2009 Aortic Aneurysm Repair in India What is an Aortic Aneurysm? An aneurysm is an enlarged and weakened section of an artery. An aneurysm is a serious health concern, because as it increases in size, it can rupture. Besides rupturing, aneurysms carry another risk. Blood clots can form in an aneurysm and block blood flow to parts of your body. .. * Most aneurysms occur in your aorta, which is the largest artery in your body. It runs from your heart through your chest and abdomen. * An aneurysm that occurs in your abdomen is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). ... (read more) Author: Pankaj Nagpal

5. Peripheral Bypass Surgery In India - Types Of Surgery & Cost In India November 13, 2009 Peripheral Bypass Surgery In India What is Peripheral Vascular Bypass Surgery? A peripheral vascular bypass, also called a lower extremity bypass, is the surgical rerouting of blood flow around an obstructed artery that supplies blood to the legs and feet. This surgery is performed when the buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in an artery has blocked the normal flow of blood that carries oxygen and nutrients to the lower extremities... The three common peripheral vascular bypass surgeries are : - * Aortobifemoral bypass surgery, which reroutes blood from the abdo... (read more) Author: Pankaj Nagpal

6. Aortic Aneurysm Surgery In India - International Patient Services India November 12, 2009 Aortic Aneurysm In India Q. What is abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlargement of the lower part of the aorta that extends through the abdominal area (at times, the upper portion of the aorta in the chest can be enlarged)... AAA Causes Physicians and researchers are not quite sure what actually causes an AAA to form in some people. The leading thought is that the aneurysm may be caused by inflammation in the aorta, which may cause its wall to weaken or break down... other factors that can increase your risk of AAA include : - ... (read more) Author: Pankaj Nagpal

7. Thoracic Aneurysm Symptoms Awareness Leads to Proper Response October 14, 2009 An aneurism can occur when a blood carrying artery narrows and hardens, a condition known as atherosclerosis. High blood pressure can lead to what is called an aortic dissection, a separation of the tissue layers within the aorta, the largest artery leading from the heart supplying blood throughout the body. A thoracic aneurysm occurs in the chest area and can lead to disability and possible death. One of the problems identifying thoracic aneurysm symptoms is that nearly 50 percent that suffer this condition are asymptomatic, or do not exhibit any signs or problems. Aneurysm symptoms may appe... (read more) Author: Dave Nalin

8. Symptoms of Aneurysms are Prominent in Older People October 14, 2009 Although most people will relate to hearing the word “aneurysm” thinking something wrong with the brain, the more common aneurysm symptoms are prominently located in the aorta. Plus, more aneurysms are prevalent in the lower extremities manifested by older people, specifically in the popliteal arteries. These are arteries are found just above the knee where thrombotic activity (throbbing) may occur. One of the evident aneurysm symptoms for arterial conditions is a swelling that pulsates predominately, being heard easily through a stethoscope. If this aneurysm ruptures it could cause a hemo... (read more) Author: Dave Nalin

9. Pediatrics and Congenital Heart Surgery India Cost - All Inclusive Medical Packages India September 17, 2009       Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery Transposition of the great arteries. In this condition, the anatomical positions of the pulmonary artery and aorta are switched, so that the aorta arises from the right ventricle, and the pulmonary artery arises from the left ventricle. This causes oxygen-poor blood to be circulated to the body instead of oxygen-rich blood, a life-threatening medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. Our world-renowned surgeons have pioneered the innovative arterial switch procedure which re-establishes normal anatomy and function while s... (read more) Author: Pankaj Nagpal

10. Peripheral Vascular Surgery Low Cost Hospital India -Why Come To India September 17, 2009   Peripheral Vascular Surgery in India A bypass surgery is named for the artery that will be bypassed and the arteries that will receive the rerouted blood. The three common peripheral vascular bypass surgeries are : - Aortobifemoral bypass surgery, which reroutes blood from the abdominal aorta to the two femoral arteries in the groin.   Femoropopliteal bypass (fem-pop bypass) surgery, which reroutes blood from the femoral artery to the popliteal arteries above or below the knee.   Femorotibial bypass surgery, which reroutes blood between the femoral arter... (read more) Author: Pankaj Nagpal

11. Aneurysm Repair Surgery India - Inclusive Medical Packages In India September 17, 2009     Aneurysm Repair Surgery An aneurysm can be characterized by its location, shape, and cause. A thoracic aortic aneurysm is located in the chest area. The thoracic aorta can be divided into segments: ascending aorta, aortic arch, and descending aorta, as described above. An aneurysm may be located in one of these areas and/or may be continuous throughout the aorta. An aneurysm called a thoracoabdominal aneurysm involves a thoracic aortic aneurysm extending down to the abdominal aorta. Thoracic aneurysms do not occur as often as abdominal aneurysms. The descending thoracic aorta is th... (read more) Author: Pankaj Nagpal

12. PDA Closure Device Surgery In India At Low Cost - PDA Closure Device September 17, 2009 PDA Closure Device treatment in India   Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a Congenital defect in which the temporary blood vessel connecting the left pulmonary artery to the aorta in the fetal heart fails to close after birth. In the fetal heart, blood bypasses the lungs and gets oxygen from the placenta. But when the newborn's lungs take over at birth, the body stops producing the chemicals that keep the ductus arteriosus open, and it closes naturally. If the ductus arteriosus fails to close completely, the baby has PDA. While this problem is rare, it is sometimes associated with ... (read more) Author: Pankaj Nagpal

13. Why To Go For Ultrazvuk Abdomena August 10, 2009 Several people don’t know about the importance of ultrazvuk abdomena but in this article, you will get to know about why to go for this process and about its evaluation. Sound waves have been produced from the machine in order to identify the specific organs of a human abdominal. This ultrasound is also being conducted by the medical specialist to get detailed information about the specific organ like kidney ultrasound etc. When you go for abdominal ultrasound, you obtain the clear picture of abdominal aorta. It is the large blood vessel which goes at the back, down from chest and abdominal. ... (read more) Author: Azeem Ashraf

14. Bioenergetics ensuring smooth blood flow July 27, 2009 Bioenergetics In Ensuring Smooth Blood Flow Aditi M Sengupta, Eastern Michigan University It has been believed that rims of cardiac specialized tissue present in the heart in the sino- atrial atrioventricular and interventricular tract are responsible or impulse generation in the heart. There are variety of mathematical expressions which can help to determine the exactness of transmission of impulses. The energy of the flowing blood is provided by the pumping action of the heart, the power is generated by the heart,to maintain the blood flow in the circulatory system.This study a... (read more) Author: Aditi Sengupta

15. Abdominal pain causes and treatment June 16, 2009 There are many organs in the abdomen. Pain in the abdomen can originate from any one of them, including Organs related to digestion the end of the esophagus, the stomach, the small and large intestines, the liver, the gallbladder, and the pancreas. The aorta, a large blood vessel that runs straight down the inside of the abdomen. The appendix, an organ in the lower right abdomen that no longer serves much function, the kidneys, two bean shaped organs that lie deep within the abdominal cavity, the spleen, an organ involved in blood maintenance and infection control. However, one may have ... (read more) Author: Vinay Gupta

16. Discover different ways of using spiritual energy healing for health and well-being. March 30, 2009 A woman lay in the emergency room after being taken in unconscious from a sudden pain in her shoulder and upper chest. Her transport from the small rural community took 20 minutes and the time seemed too great for the aneurysm that burst on her aorta. The doctors watched the monitor for a sign of life. The heart monitor registered a flatline heart pattern and they covered her body as they pronounced her dead. For some reason, no one disconnected the heart monitor but they left her lay as they went to tell the family that she passed. Within ten minutes after the ambulance took her, a dear... (read more) Author: Conrad Raw

17. Are You Poisoning Your Dog? October 30, 2008 Flouride? You Don’t Want To Know ! ! Can you imagine the number of law suits if fluoride was recognized as a health hazard? Independent research studies have shown that fluoride has been directly linked to: kidney and bladder disorders; bone malformation; arthritis; skin disease; calcified deposits in the aorta; interference with thyroid function, causing hypothyroidism; and weakening of the immune system; damage to connective-tissue collagen, to ligaments, tendons, bones, arteries and even DNA. In 1990 a 10 year study was completed by the federal government National Toxicology Progr... (read more) Author: stephanie schenk

18. Detailed Information on Marfan syndrome October 20, 2008 Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder that affects connective tissue the fibers that provide the framework and support for your body. Connective tissue is not a single entity, but a catch-all term for everything in your body that keeps you from falling apart. The familiar tendons and ligaments keep bones and muscles together, but other connective tissue is more obscure, like the elastic fibers in the aorta that keep it soft and rubbery. Marfan syndrome is caused by mutations in the FBN1 gene on chromosome 15. People have a pair of FBN1 genes. Because it is dominant, people who have inherite... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

19. Detailed Information on Mesenteric Artery Ischemia October 20, 2008 Mesenteric artery ischemia also known as, mesenteric ischemia, acute mesenteric ischemia or chronic mesenteric ischemia. Mesenteric artery ischemia is a narrowing or impediment of one or more of the three mesenteric arteries, which are the main arteries supplying the small and big intestines. Narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the intestine causes mesenteric ischemia. These arteries that supply blood to this area run directly from the aorta, the main artery from the heart. Mesenteric ischemia is caused by decreased intestinal blood flow that can be caused by a number of mechanisms.... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

20. Angina - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment July 30, 2008 Chest pain is a common symptom that is caused by many different conditions. Some causes require prompt medical attention, such as angina, heart attack, or tearing of the aorta. Other causes of chest pain that may not require immediate medical intervention include spasm of the esophagus, gallbladder attack, or inflammation of the chest wall. An accurate diagnosis is important in providing proper treatment to patients with chest pain. Causes of Angina Angina is rather similar to cramp in a muscle during vigorous exercise. It is caused by the muscles of the heart not receiving enough ox... (read more) Author: Rick hutch

21. Complete Information on Aortic supravalvular stenosis with Treatment and Prevention May 21, 2008 Aortic supravalvular stenosis is a fixed kind of inborn left ventricular leakage parcel interference that occurs as a localized or a diffuse narrowing of the ascending aorta beyond the excellent edge of the sinuses of Valsalva. Severe left ventricular leakage parcel interference and coronary artery disease may too induce liberal dyspnea upon exertion, angina, and syncope in serious cases and may account for the morbidity in aortic supravalvular stenosis. Bacterial endocarditis can too induce mortality and morbidity in aortic supravalvular stenosis. The sporadic form of aortic supravalvular ste... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

22. Complete Information on Aortic coarctation with Treatment and Prevention May 20, 2008 Aortic coarctation is a narrowing of region of the aorta. The aorta carries blood from the eye to the vessels that provide the system with blood and nutrients. If region of the aorta is narrowed, it is difficult for blood to give through the artery. Coarctation of the aorta is mostly existing at birth. While it's not certain what causes coarctation of the aorta, it's possible that some of the tissue from the ductus arteriosus moves into the wall of the aorta. As the ductus arteriosis closes, it may cause the aorta to narrow. Coarctation of the aorta may drift from balmy to serious, and may not... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

23. Aneurysm - Causes and Symptoms of Aneurysm May 07, 2008 An aneurysm (or aneurism) is a localized, blood-filled dilation (balloon-like bulge) of a blood vessel caused by disease or weakening of the vessel wall. Aneurysms most commonly occur in arteries at the base of the brain (the circle of Willis) and in the aorta (the main artery coming out of the heart), a so-called aortic aneurysm. The bulge in a blood vessel can burst and lead to death at any time. The larger an aneurysm becomes, the more likely it is to burst. Aneurysms also can happen in arteries in the brain, heart and other parts of the body. If an aneurysm in the brain bursts, it causes ... (read more) Author: Peter Hutch

24. Complete Information on Abdominal aortic aneurysm with Treatment and Prevention April 23, 2008 An aneurysm is when a blood vessel becomes abnormally big or balloons outward. The precise reason is unidentified, but danger factors for developing an aortic aneurysm include higher blood force, smoking, higher cholesterol, obesity, emphysema, hereditary factors. The abdominal aorta is a big blood vessel that supplies blood to your abdomen, the hip, and legs. An abdominal aortic aneurysm can produce in anyone, but it is almost often seen in males over 60 with one or much danger factors. The larger the aneurysm, the more possible it is to tear. Aortic dissection occurs when the innermost linin... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

25. Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Information January 17, 2008 Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is characterized by gradual, insidious compression/obstruction of the superior vena cava (SVC). Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a collection of symptoms caused by the partial blockage or compression of the superior vena cava, the major vein that carries blood from the head, neck, upper chest, and arms to the heart. Nearly 95% of SVCS cases are caused by cancer. It is located in the middle mediastinum and is surrounded by relatively rigid structures such as the sternum, trachea, right bronchus, aorta, pulmonary artery, and the perihilar and paratracheal ... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

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