Life Care Hospitals Doctors Discuss on Mucormycosis

Life Care is a super multispecialty hospital in Ahmedabad. It is a very well known hospital which is counted in the best top 10 hospitals in Ahmedabad. Dr. Navin Patle and Dr. Rajan Merai talk on Mucormycosis. Mucormycosis is nowadays the biggest disease. Check out the video of the doctor's talks.

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Life Care Hospital Provide Information About “Angiography”

Angiography as the name suggests “angio” meaning blood vessels i.e arteries or veins and “graphy” meaning field of study. Angiography is an imaging technique to view the blood vessels in a broader way and hence helps in diagnosing the abnormalities or variations found which can be wide, small, or enlarged. Could be done on any party of the body including brain, heart, abdomen etc. Since early diagnosis helps in prior start of the treatment this will again aid in giving new life to every diseased patient.

Another important term to be known is angiogram, which is study of angiography, helps in knowing about the extent and severity about the organ and ways to treat them.

HOW CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY IS PERFORMED?

Angiography is performed for X-ray images, where intravenous liquid dye is injected through a catheter. For the above process an access point is marked in the artery where the location could be the arm of the patient. 

This injected dye helps in proper assessment and clear visibility of the blood vessels and if any abnormality is found, could be easily evaluated. Where it will get filtered from the body through the kidney via urine.

TYPES OF ANGIOGRAPHY?

1. CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY- To access the heart and nearby areas for blockage or any kind of abnormality.
2. RENAL ANGIOGRAPHY- To evaluate the blood vessels supplying blood to the kidney (nephrons)
3. CEREBRAL ANGIOGRAPHY- To check the blood vessels in and around the brain.
4. PULMONARY ANGIOGRAPHY- To examine the blood vessels supplying blood to the lungs.

WHEN YOUR DOCTOR ASK YOU FOR AN ANGIOGRAPHY?

The question stated above clearly signifies the requirement or need of angiography is not dependent on any single factor with that when a patient has any of the below conditions it will help in easy evaluation of the same as well as will help in planned treatment.

In easy terms, angiography helps in knowing about the condition of blood vessels and blood flows in them. Other than that it helps in easy detection and evaluation of problems related to blood vessels.

• Atherosclerosis- thinning of the arteries, which helps in pre-detection of any kind of heart stroke or heart attack.
• Peripheral arterial disease- decrease in supply of leg muscles.
• Brain aneurysm- swelling in blood vessels of the brain.
• Angina- Chest pain due to decrease in blood flow of the heart muscles.
• Blood clots or pulmonary embolism- a blockage in the arteries supplying the lungs.

WHAT AFTER ANGIOGRAPHY?

On the basis of diseases given above, your doctor may ask you to undergo or suggest these treatment options. 

• ANGIOPLASTY- Angioplasty is the treatment done using stents to improve the blood flow towards the heart by opening the narrowed or blocked coronary artery.
• BYPASS- Bypass surgery helps in providing blood to the heart when the arteries are found blocked.
• MEDICATION- the medications taken for heart are prior to the onset of any heart condition which will simultaneously manage the current symptoms as well as reduce its chances to occur.

Life care hospital is one of the most trusted names when it comes to cardiac emergencies and critical care treatment of patients in Ahmedabad. Life Care is one of the Best Cardiology Hospital in Ahmedabad. We at life care are having a dedicated facility with an experienced team of cardiologist, intensive care, critical care expert and advanced ICU setup which makes Life care a preferred choice of treatment in emergency and critical care. We are also known for affordable charges of angiography in Ahmedabad city.

10 Things To Take Care In Corona Time For Health

 Why is this important?

Covid-19, one of the most threatening pandemic diseases that everyone is well aware of, which has taken a different shape during these phases. Earlier the patients had some common symptoms like fever, dry cough, tiredness and the serious symptoms turned out to be difficulty in breathing, chest pain, and loss of speech or moment. But overall the virus changed its morphology and hence showed some virulence behavior where it went resistant enough to bear every climatic condition. As of now patients are just not confined with showing common symptoms, many patients are adding numbers to the asymptomatic list.

During these times, when everyone is back in their routine life, and are out of their places, what’s more, important is to take care of oneself. However, it is more dangerous for the elderly, immune-compromised patients or individuals with any kind of habits like tobacco intake, smoking, or drinking, but above that, it has an easy transmission tendency through any means. Taking care of your health and your elders living at your home is a priority for now; because once you get affected it’s a long time procedure to get the full recovery.

At home, anyone can manage below precautions and take care of their loving ones. As well as download Arogya setu Application which is specially developed for the COVID-19.

1. SOCIAL DISTANCE- Avoid being in crowded places, near to the ones who are sick or seem to be one. Maintain at least 6 feet distance when you are in your workplace, visiting hospitals, or outside of your home.

2. USE OF TISSUE PAPER OR NAPKINS- Always use a tissue paper or napkins while sneezing or coughing, and hence dispose of after use.

3. STAY HOME- Be in your home, when you feel sick or are not healthy enough to go outside. Avoid using public transport like buses, cabs, rickshaws, and prefer walking for nearby places or travel alone for far places.

4. WASH YOUR HANDS- Frequently wash your hands for at least 20-30 seconds; if not, mandatorily keep alcohol-based sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, with you.

5. CALL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IN NEED- At the time of medical needs, pre-book appointments with health care providers, and discuss the present symptoms.

6. AVOID SHARING PERSONNELS- sharing is caring, but not this time; avoid sharing napkins, towels, dishes, etc.

7. CALL 104 FOR EMERGENCY- Contact 104 for any kind of medical emergency and pre-inform them that you have or may have COVID-19.

8. CLEAN ALL SURFACES- that are coming in frequent contact like doorknobs, stair sides, tabletops, use cleaning sprays or wipes according to the instructions given.

9. MONITOR YOUR SYMPTOMS- Self-monitor can help you and the people around you to stay safe.

10. EAT HEALTHY AND STAY HYDRATED- Boost up your immunity by having a nutrient meal, and drinking ample amounts of water with proper rest.

During this pandemic be healthy and keep everyone healthy around you! At LifeCare Super Multispeciality Hospital we are a dedicated facility to treat COVID 19 positive patients. The Life Care Hospital is one of the most trusted names when it comes to critical care of patients of Ahmedabad. Experienced team of Intensive Care, Critical Care Expert or Advanced ICU setup makes Life Care Hospital the Preferred Choice of Treatment in Critical Condition and ICU. We are counted in the best ICU hospital  in Ahmedabad