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Procedure for Coronary Angioplasty Angioplasty  is derived from the words 'Angio' meaning vessel and plasticos which means fit for molding. Angioplasty is a medical procedure which involves the alteration of a narrowed or obstructed vascular lumen usually caused by atheroma. All kinds of vascular interventions performed in minimally invasive or percutaneous method are a part of the angioplasty. Angioplasty was first used in 1977 where a tiny balloon was used to open and widen narrowed arteries. Now the procedure has improved with the use of modern devices like stents, laser and new methods. Procedure for Coronary Angioplasty Coronary Angioplasty  also known as percutaneous coronary intervention involves a small incision to be made in the arm or groin to find an artery. The cardiologist leads a thin wire through the incision to the blocked artery. As soon as the wire reaches the blocked artery, a catheter with a deflated balloon is passed over the inserted wire to the

Cancer  is a condition in which body continuously divide or forms large number of cells for no use. This is unstoppable process but it can be controlled with chemotherapy. Chemoor CTX or CTx usechemotherapeutic agents, chemical substances and anti-cancer medications to kill or shrink cancer cells. It is given along with hormonal & targeted therapyto reduce symptoms. Other conditions treated with chemo are: AL amyloidosis Scleroderma Crohn's diseases Psoriasis Ankylosing spondylitis Multiple sclerosis Psoriatic arthritis Systemic lupus erythematosus Rheumatoid arthritis Chemotherapy  slows down the cancer growth and stops them from dividing quickly. This therapy kills cancer cells as well as healthy cells which may cause side effects. But side effects become negligible once chemo is over. What Does Chemotherapy Do? Chemotherapy is used to cure and control cancer. Once the cells are destroyed by chemotherapy then cancer cells will never grow back. It st

What Is Cardiac Bypass Surgery? Cardiac bypass surgery  is a procedure that restores the flow of the blood to the heart, when there obstruction occurs due to blockages in one or more arteries. These arteries are bypassed by using blood vessels taken from the other parts of the body like chest and legs. The blood vessels bypasses over the blocked artery to create new pathways for oxygen-rich blood to flow to the heart. These blood vessels restore and improve the blood flow to the heart. This surgery is usually performed with the heart stopped, necessitating the usage of cardiopulmonary bypass; techniques are available to perform bypass surgery on a beating heart, so-called "off-pump" surgery. Depending on the number of blocked coronary arteries, a patient may need one, two, three or more bypasses. Conditions for Cardiac Bypass Surgery: Cardiac Bypass Surgery  is required in following conditions- Patient has a blockage in one or more of his/her coronary arteries. Co

Colon & rectum are the endpoints of the large intestine. Cancer that affects colon is called Colon Cancer. If it affects both colon & rectum then it is called  colorectal cancer  . This cancer is the 3rd leading cause of concern in men & 4th leading cause in women. When localized to bowel region this cancer is often curable & very much treatable. With surgery chances of life expectancy is more, however reoccurrence following surgery can be fatal & often causing death. What Is Colon Cancer? This cancer starts from the inner wall of large intestine which begins as a small polyp. These abnormal cells have the ability to spread to the other parts of body. Also gastrointestinal stromal tumors can occur in the colon. The polyps can be detected with the regular screening or colonoscopy or done by barium enema with biopsy confirmation of cancer tissue. Causes of Colon Cancer The leading cause of colon cancer is genetics i.e. this group accounts for 25% of colo

Laparoscopic Hernia Repair A  laparoscopic hernia repair  is basically a minimally invasive surgical procedure used in repair of most types of hernia. A hernia is caused when the internal organs or tissues bulge out and can be seen straining against the abdominal wall noticeably. Hernias are seen in various parts of the body such as abdomen, diaphragm, groin, brain and at previous surgery sites. Many different methods are used to treat or repair hernia including hernioplasty, herniorrhaphy and herniotomy although laparoscopic hernia repair is still considered to be most convenient and efficient than other traditional hernia repair methods. A laparoscopic hernia repair procedure is used to treat various types of hernias such as umbilical hernia, femoral hernia, inguinal hernia, etc. How is Laparoscopic Hernia Repair surgery performed? A  hernia repair surgery  is to correct the abnormal bulge caused by bulging internal organ or tissue accumulation. The hernia repair ma

What is Neurosurgery ? The surgery of the nervous system is termed as neurosurgery.  Neurosurgery  is a medical specialty that is primarily concerned with the treatment and diagnosis of the patients who are suffering from disorders or diseases of the spinal column, spinal cord, brain and peripheral nerves within all parts of the body. Both pediatric and adult patients are included in the neurological care. A neurological surgeon recommends surgical and non-surgical care depending upon the nature of the disease or injury. What is Pediatric Neurosurgery ? Pediatric neurology  is primarily concerned with any disorder of the central nervous system such as spinal cord, brain, muscles and nerves in children. A pediatric neurologist treats and diagnosis conditions that include behavioral problems such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), movement disorders such as cerebral palsy and seizure disorders such as epilepsy. Pediatric Neurology Diseases and Conditions Pediatric neurosu