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What is Angiography?

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For any medical treatment to be successful, it is important to rightly diagnose the problem and its impact on the affected individual. Diagnostic assessment is especially crucial for complex medical treatments such as those related to cardiovascular problems. The type and tests of diagnostic assessment can thereby vary from case to case, but what remains common is the standard methodology in each case. Angiography is an important X-ray test for diagnosing the problems of the heart, states an expert from the best heart hospital in Delhi ,  which is also known for their highly qualified staff and upgraded faculty. As per the medical terminology, ' angiograms' are the X-rays provided after angiography. The detailed information offered by angiography is effective in clearly understanding the type of underlying problem and also the level of impact on the heart by that particular problem. The standard procedure of angiography used a special contrast die , confirms...

What are heart valve problems?

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Heart valves are responsible for maintaining the blood flow in the heart. They control the amount of blood entering the heart and prevent the backflow of the blood.   Any defect in the heart valve can cause the improper flow of blood that can result in major problems like insufficient oxygen flow to the body. According to the invasive cardiology doctors in Delhi , most of the time it is difficult to determine a heart problem with just a physical examination. Common symptoms that lead the doctor to perform a complete diagnosis consist of heart murmurs, bluish skin and fatigue. Moreover, these symptoms are not noticeable until a later stage of the disease. The most common symptoms of a heart valve disease are shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing, weakness, dizziness, fatigue, discomfort or pain in the chest, palpitations (rapid, irregular heartbeats), heart murmurs (an unusual sound made by the heart while pumping blood), swelling of ankles, feet or abdomen a...

When do you need to consult a heart specialist

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  Heart diseases commonly affect people of old age or those who are born with it. The diseases which are present since birth are known as congenital defects. They not only stop our heart from working normally but also affect the working of the whole body. The main function of circulating blood is hampered. The signs and symptoms differ according to the body part. By diagnosing these symptoms, heart specialists in India treat the disease accordingly. Some of the common symptoms are mentioned below –     In case of coronary artery disease, chest pain, also known as angina is the main symptom. Heart beat become faster and there is feeling of dizziness.     If you are suffering from heart attack, then there will be discomfort and heaviness in the chest or below the breastbone. The heartbeats will be irregular.     In case of arrhythmia, feeling of skipped heart beat in the chest is seen. There may be additional shortness of breath...