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Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Facts and Endovascular Treatments!
Posted in: Health, General Health, General Surgery, Second Medical Opinion, Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery | Posted on: 01-Jan-2020
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA) is a bulge in the Aorta, the largest vessel carrying blood to the rest of the body.They are relatively rare, occurring in 10 / 100, 000 people with around 20% of cases linked to family history of aneurysmal disease. The definite causes of the disease is still unknown, but some genetic connective tissue diseases and family history are highly linked. Other associated factors include smoking, hypertension and male sex. The disease process is typically slow and the aneurysm grows over a long period of time. Hence, most patients with TAA are Asymptomatic. Others may feel some of the pressure effects of the bulge on...
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Posted on: 11-Nov-2019
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a bulging in the wall of the aorta, our biggest abdominal vessel. It is relatively common and affects more than 3 million people per year in USA. (Please See attached Picture) As the bulge grows, the aortic wall becomes weak and thin. This in turn may lead to rupture with massive internal bleeding. A potentially fatal condition. The risks of developing an AAA increases with age, usually affecting people above 50 years and is more common in men. Other risks include Smoking and High Blood pressure. Family history of AAA is a strong risk factor!...
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Health Facts, Crazy but True!
Posted in: Health, General Health, General Surgery, Second Medical Opinion | Posted on: 02-Sep-2019
Health facts that we wanted to share with you 20 health facts that may not seem to make sense, but have been actually proven to be true. 1- Stress Heightens Allergies. Stress can affect our immune system leading to weakness in defending our body against new and ongoing diseases. 2- Men are more forgetful then Women. That may be good or bad, but it is True..lol 3- Coffee decreases risk of Depression. Coffee with moderation has beneficial effects on our health. 4- Eating eggs enhances our reflexes. It has Tyrosine that increases alertness makes us respond to activity faster. 5-...
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Coffee, How much is Too much?
Posted in: Health, General Health, General Surgery, Second Medical Opinion, Cardiology | Posted on: 13-Aug-2019
Coffee is the most commonly used Stimulant in the world. Hundreds of Millions of people start their day by drinking a cup of coffee. It usually wakes them up, boosts their energy, helps them focus and may give them a temporary High. Luckily, multiple studies have showen that Coffee does have some health benefits! It can potenially reduce risks of some diseasese like Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Parkinson’s Disease, Uterine cancer and Gout. It has been showen to be associated with overall reduced risk of death when consumed in Moderation. In addition to its stimulant effects on the central nervouse system, Coffee prevents...
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Low Back Pain Explained in 2 minutes!
Posted in: Health, General Health, General Surgery, Geriatrics, Second Medical Opinion, Second Opinion in Cardiac Surgery, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 28-Jul-2019
Low Back Pain Explained in 2 minutes! Low Back pain is a Pain! More than 80% of adults will experience low back pains at least once in their lifetime. It affects more than 3 million people/year in the US, is the most common cause of job-related disability and is a leading contributor to missed work days. It’s Main causes are: Inactive Lifestyle, Poor posture, Injuries, Smoking and Obesity How can I Prevent back pains? Regular low impact Exercises like walking and swimming Back Stretching and lengthening exercise Core muscle Exercises Healthy lifestyle and Weight Good sitting and standing Posture Avoid...
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