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Heart attacks, once considered a concern exclusively for the elderly, are now striking younger populations with alarming frequency. But what makes young individuals more susceptible to fatal heart attacks? And why do older adults often survive their first cardiac event? In this blog, we’ll unravel the mysteries behind this disturbing trend. The Alarming Reality Young … Read more
Here is the list of few questions frequently asked by patients / relatives going for FDG PET-CT and few instructions given by PET-CT centers to the patients. Why appointment is required? PET-CT scan is done on basis of availability of radio-isotope such as FDG, PSMA or DOTA. These radio-isotopes have their half lives, so these … Read more
Calcium scoring and CT coronary angiography are both non-invasive medical imaging tests used to assess coronary artery health, but they serve different purposes and provide distinct information. Calcium Scoring (Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring): CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA): To know more about CT coronary angiography, please click here. Key differences: When to use each test: In … Read more
Trikonasana: Trikonasana, or the Triangle Pose, is a standing yoga pose that stretches the sides of your body, lengthens your hamstrings and groin, and strengthens your core and legs. The triangle pose, or trikonasana, has many benefits, including: Chaturanga Dandasana: The Chaturanga Dandasana, or four-limbed staff pose, has many benefits, including: Naukasana: The boat pose, or … Read more
In the tranquil hours of the morning, when the world is still waking up and the sun begins its ascent, there exists a powerful ritual that can awaken not just your body, but your entire being. This ritual is Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutation – a sequence of twelve yoga asanas that pay homage to … Read more
Recently we have observed many young people dying due to heart attack. The cause of death may be multifactorial. One of them could be severe and sudden blockage of coronary arteries. CT coronary angiography is a technique to visualize and evaluate coronary arteries, which supply the heart muscles. Blockage in coronary arteries can lead to … Read more
In this article, we will discuss about tumor markers, which are useful to determine the site and management of cancer . What is tumor marker? A tumor marker is also called biomarker. It is produced either by cancer cells or by healthy cells in response to cancer. Most of the tumour markers are found in … Read more
How does cancer develop? Cancer is a disease in which cells grow uncontrollably and can spread to other parts of the body. It can start anywhere in the body. Normally, when the cells grow old or become damaged, they are replaced by new cells in a systematic order. Sometimes this orderly process breaks down, and … Read more
Here is the list of few questions asked by patients / relatives going for FDG PET-CT and few instructions given by PET-CT centers to the patients. Why appointment is required for PET-CT scan? PET-CT scan is done on basis of availability of radio-isotope such as FDG, PSMA or DOTA. These radio-isotopes have their half lives, … Read more