Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute
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01 Oct 2023
Recent Advances in Technology are Good News for Patients with Thoracic Diseases
Cutting-edge diagnostics and innovative treatments are improving outcomes for many patients.
28 Sep 2021
What Is Cardiac Screening? And Why Should I Do It?
Cardiac screening is a check-up of heart's health. Screening gives doctor a good idea of how at-risk you are from heart disease and what you can do to reduce the risk.
19 Sep 2021
Heart Age Older Than You? What Now?
A heart age calculator gives a good view of your heart health and risk of developing heart disease. Our experts are here to help you improve your heart's health.
09 Nov 2020
What is a Coronary Calcium Score?
Calcium-Score screening: A coronary CT calcium scoring is a test that doctors perform to measure the amount of calcium plaques within your arteries.
07 Sep 2020
Not All Heart Attacks are the Same
Different types of Heart Attacks: A heart attack is a form of Acute Coronary Syndrome. ACS causes a blockage in the major arteries that carry blood to the heart.
30 Aug 2020
Oral Health and Your Heart
Teeth are probably not the part of body, you would typically associate with your heart, but several studies have highlighted a connection between oral & heart health.
30 Aug 2020
What is LDL Cholesterol? (Infographic)
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is a major cause of coronary heart disease. It’s often the cause of cholesterol build-up and arterial blockages in body.
30 Aug 2020
20 Amazing Facts About Your Heart (Infographic)
You probably don't give much thought to your heart. It beats away, day in and day out, carrying out the vital task of pumping blood to all of your organs.
30 Aug 2020
The Female Heart: 10 Interesting Facts
Heart disease isn’t just a concern for men, it’s a critical health issue for women, too. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death among women.