Elevated calcium levels raise heart attack risk : JAMA Anjali Nimesh Nimesh28 July 2017 11:00 AM ISTA genetic predisposition to higher blood calcium levels was associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease and heart attack, according...
Coronary artery calcium scoring: On the rise but how reliable? Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 Nov 2017 8:00 PM ISTThere is a steep rise in the burden of diabetes, obesity, and hypertension with prolongation of life expectancy. Thus ischemic heart disease is also...
Problems encountered in retrograde recanalization of coronary chronic total occlusion Anjali Nimesh Nimesh1 Feb 2018 7:02 PM ISTA coronary chronic total occlusion (CTO) defined as total obstruction of a coronary artery of ≥ 3 months is observed in 15-30% of the diagnostic...
Multi Vessel PCI in HIV Positive Patient - Dr HS Natraj Setty Anjali Nimesh Nimesh26 Feb 2018 5:39 PM ISTLeft main coronary artery stenosis is the most challenging lesion in patients with acute coronary syndromes associated with retroviral positive...
DKCRUSH 5 : Recent perspective on left main bifurcation Medical Dialogues Bureau25 Feb 2018 3:33 PM ISTLocated in a crucial position, left main coronary artery supplies 75% of the left ventricular myocardium (100% in a left dominant circulation), thus...
Primary Angioplasty of RC Arising From Left Sinus of Valsalva - Case by Dr Pankaj Manoria Medical Dialogues Bureau27 Feb 2018 2:10 PM ISTSometimes simple looking lesions for coronary angioplasty can turn up to be the worst nightmare. A 37-year-old man with hypertension presented with...
A difficult CTO - Case by Dr Ramesh Patel Anjali Nimesh Nimesh28 Feb 2018 3:10 PM ISTChronic total occlusion (CTO) are one of the most thrilling cases for cardiologists and they give cardiologist an opportunity to improve their skills...
Simple balloon occlusion to seal sub artery peroration - Case by Dr MV Reddy Meghna Singhania28 Feb 2018 3:22 PM ISTInternal jugular vein catheterization is a common practice in the intensive care unit and in operative room , for transfusion of medication, fluids,...
PCI of an anomalous RCA -Dr Samir Kubba Anjali Nimesh Nimesh28 Feb 2018 3:13 PM ISTAnomalous coronary arteries can be a big challenge to deal with especially in the setting of acute coronary syndromes where the interventionist needs...
Apollo Hospitals perform India’s First minimally invasive Hybrid Revascularisation surgery Medical Dialogues Bureau8 March 2018 7:05 PM ISTApollo Hospitals on Tuesday announced that it became the first centre in India to perform Minimally Invasive Hybrid Revascularisation (MIHR) surgery...
Severe 'Thunderclap' headache after consuming chilli pepper Anjali Nimesh Nimesh10 April 2018 8:00 PM ISTA patient developed severe headache after consuming chilli pepper and his pain was so intense that he had to seek emergency care.He was taking part in...
Long term Stroke rate lower after PCI vs CABG in CAD : JACC Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 July 2018 8:20 PM ISTThe rates of stroke are lower after five years in patients with multivessel or left main coronary artery disease who underwent percutaneous coronary...
