The death of our beloved movie superstar Puneeth Rajkumar stunned his fans. A person who was so physically fit suddenly passing away was a shock to all, and just as confusing. How does someone who is so physically fit die so suddenly? Surprisingly, this phenomenon is not something new. Athletes dropping dead during a game […]
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A coronary angiogram, also known as cardiac catheterization or coronary angiography, is a diagnostic procedure used to visualize the blood vessels (coronary arteries) supplying the heart muscle with blood. This test plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and management of various cardiac conditions. Here is a detailed note covering the indications, preparation, access methods,
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Gallbladder stones are a common finding on a routine ultrasound scan. Many get concerned about it, but often it is nothing to worry about. A common question I am asked is whether having gallbladder stones means surgery is needed. Fortunately, it is not always the case. Today, I will discuss gallbladder stones with you, and
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A urine infection can give you a fever and pain when passing urine. Here is what you need to know.
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Our body requires a number of different nutrients to function normally. Vitamin D is one such nutrient that has a variety of different functions in the body. Women (and men) in India are surprisingly low in Vitamin D levels. This can have detrimental effects on the body, and can affect your health in the long
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Dieting for weight loss is hard. Here is what Dr Vivek Baliga states regarding eating at night before bedtime.
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There has been a lot of chatter in the last few weeks about the Coronavirus infection pandemic. Hundreds of thousands of people have been affected, and there have been a large number of casualties. These are no doubt stressful times for all of us. There have been a plethora of reports about how many people
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With lakhs of people now getting affected, the Coronavirus scare is real. However, you don’t need to panic, provided you take the right steps to prevent this from spreading. I have created a video presentation on COVID-19 and how it can be prevented for you. This video comes courtesy of Ripples Learning, who invited me
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Dr Vivek Baliga MBBS MRCP PhD PGDLM MBA CFRC is a consultant physician and cardiologist with a special interest in the management of diabetes and heart disease. He is the director of Baliga Diagnostics Pvt Ltd and proprietor of HeartSense. He has a specialist interest in echocardiography and heart failure management, and is the former
Dr Vivek Baliga B discusses some of the marvels of the human body.
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