Author: TeamMasters
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Honey, I’ve done angiogram itself!
My Whirlwind Medical Escapade Hello, fellow adventurers in the world of the unexpected! I’m your narrator, a spry 55-year-old dude, who mistook chest pains for a sign of impending opera stardom. Join me, with your inji tea in hand, on this rollicking journey through the ups and downs of discovering my angina, a condition fancier…
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Silence Isn’t Always Golden
“In silence, I stood, no signs to see, But beneath the surface, a storm may be. Beware the quiet, don’t be misled, Silent killers hide, it’s not always what’s said.” The Kickoff Quip (Let’s Score Some Points with Puns Before We Dive Deep!) In a world where words often take center stage, it is easy…
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To do, or not to do EECP?
-A Simple Guide to Enhanced External Counterpulsation To be or not to be, that’s the quest, Whether ’tis nobler to suffer life’s test. To take arms against a sea of troubles, Or by opposing, end them on the double. Hamlet’s soliloquy in William Shakespeare’s “HAMLET” Excerpt This concise guide simplifies Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP),…
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The motto
In every word, a promise we weave, Our motto, a pledge that we believe. Guiding us forward, steadfast and true, In each endeavor, it’s our hue. Masters Cardio Diabetic Care: A Beacon of Hope in Healthcare “EXCEPTIONAL TECHNOLOGY, EXTRAORDINARY CARE” In the heart of Chennai, India, lies a healthcare facility that has stood as a…
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EECP
(Enhanced External Counter Pulsation) The Schema Excerpt EECP, a non-invasive treatment, boosts blood flow to your heart using cuffs on your legs. It stimulates the growth of new blood vessels, like nature’s way of solving traffic jams in your arteries. Plus, it’s USFDA-approved and cost-effective, making it a game-changer in heart health. EECP is shifting…
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ISCHEMIA EXTEND trial
You wanna know more of this fantastic, game-changer study? Sure! Let’s break down this abstract into simpler terms. We’ll walk the talk about two important studies in heart health and what they’re trying to find out. This is a bit like a detective story in the world of medicine, where doctors are trying to figure…
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Coronary Angiogram: Not the Be-All and End-All in Heart Health
Excerpt A coronary angiogram is a familiar term in heart health, often associated with urgency and importance. Yet, it’s not the definitive tool for assessing cardiac conditions. While effective in revealing obstructions in the heart’s large surface (epicardial) vessels, angiograms don’t show the micro vessels in the heart muscle, which are vital for overall health…
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ISCHEMIA Trial demystified
Excerpt The ISCHEMIA trial, a significant international study, explored treatments for Chronic Coronary Syndrome (CCS). It compared Guideline Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT)—a combination of medications and lifestyle changes—and interventional procedures like angioplasty and bypass surgery. The trial’s key finding was that for stable heart conditions, GDMT is often as effective as more invasive procedures. This…
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Heart Failure
Excerpt Heart failure, a global health issue, occurs when the heart can’t pump blood efficiently, leading to decreased oxygen and nutrient supply to organs. It’s more than a singular condition; it’s a spectrum of disorders affecting the heart’s blood supply ability. Systolic heart failure (Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF), a common type, happens…
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Challenging the status quo
Excerpt Sacubitril/Valsartan, a drug from the ARNI group, has demonstrated statistically significant superiority over traditional heart failure treatments. Clinical trials reveal its effectiveness in controlling heart failure, notably in the reverse remodeling of the heart’s pumping chamber. Patients on Sacubitril/Valsartan experienced a marked reduction in heart failure hospitalizations compared to those on standard therapy. These…