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Is Anemia Common After Heart Bypass Surgery?

MIBHS

In this blog, well explore why anemia can occur after heart bypass surgery, how common it is, and how it can be managed. Use of Medications After heart bypass surgery, patients are often prescribed medications to prevent complications such as blood clots or infections.

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9 Things to Monitor When Taking Medication for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)

Conquering CHD

Blood Thinning Medications such as anticoagulants and antiplatelets help prevent blood clots. Therefore, it is important to monitor your blood-clotting time and check for any signs of bleeding. However, they can also increase the risk of bleeding.

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MINOCA : When a heart attack is not a heart attack

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Coronary artery embolism – In this scenario, a blood clot which forms elsewhere goes down a coronary artery, causing a blockage but by the time we do the angiogram, the clot has dissipated and we see unobstructed vessels. myocarditis), and blood clotting disorders.

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Cryptogenic Stroke

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

In Ischaemic strokes, there is some sort of blockage either in the major vessels that take the blood (this is called large vessel atherosclerosis) to the brain or even in the smaller vessels (called small vessel occlusion). I hope you found this blog useful. This is the link to the video.

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Medications for Congenital Heart Disease: What Every Parent Should Know

Conquering CHD

While this blog post has been reviewed by clinical experts, it does not substitute for personalized advice from your healthcare providers. Anticoagulants WHAT THEY DO : Anticoagulant therapy is important for preventing blood clots in children with congenital heart disease.

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How to Prevent Peripheral Artery Disease

AMS Cardiology

At AMS Cardiology we understand the significance of proactive care; that’s why we’ve put together this blog where we’ll explore the essential aspects of peripheral artery disease prevention and management. These modifications contribute to improved blood flow, weight management and overall cardiovascular health.

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Medical Imaging Emerging Trends in 2021

SoftCath

Let us explore more about them in this blog. Identify accumulated blood clots that can result in heart diseases, cancer, or emphysema. The numbers themselves signify how the demand for medical imaging software and hardware is surging in the current times. Finding internal injuries caused by accident.