What is angiography?
It is a diagnostic test , where contrast and X-ray machine is used to look for blocks in the arteries that supply blood to your heart. Basically it is a test to find out how many or how much block you have in these arteries.
What is angioplasty?
It is the treatment for blocks in the coronary arteries (arteries supplying blood to your heart). In this , a drug eluting stent (spring) is put in the place of the block after dilating the artery at the site of block. This removes the block and restores the blood supply to your heart.
What is 2d echo and color doppler?
It is a diagnostic test. It is basically ultrasonography of the heart which tells about functioning of your heart.
Why should you undergo a 2D echo?
2D Echo is done to detect the following heart conditions:
1. Any underlying heart diseases or abnormalities affecting pumping of the heart.
2. Congenital heart diseases and blood clots or tumors
3. Malfunctioning of the heart valves
4. Abnormality of blood flow within the heart.
5. if you recently experienced shortness of breath accompanied by chest pain.
6. You may also need a 2d echo as a part of fitness testing before any operative procedure.
What is stress test?
It is an exercise test where you are to walk on treadmill (like in the gym) at increasing speed till your heart rate is achieved. During this procedure, ECG is recorded continuously. This test will help in diagnosing exercise capacity of the heart, to find out if there are any possible coronary artery blocks, to diagnose heart rhythm problems.
What is preventive cardiology?
Preventive cardiology means preventing abnormalities in the heart by modifying or controlling the risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cholesterol problems etc. It basically prevents a person from suffering a heart attack or from developing block in the arteries supplying blood to heart.
What is heart failure?
Heart failure means abnormality in pumping function or relaxation of the heart due to which fluid builds in the body and lungs causing difficulty in breathing. This can be diagnosed by a few blood tests and 2d echo and color doppler.