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All you need to know about ventricular septal defect

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Ventricular septal defect is basically a commonly found heart condition which is congenital which means it is present at birth. In this condition the Infant is born with a hole in the heart that usually occurs in the wall that separates the lower chambers of the heart which are the ventricles. Due to VSD the blood flow through the heart and the lungs changes. In this the oxygen rich blood gets pumped back to the lungs this also causes increase in blood pressure in the lungs that requires the heart to work harder in order to pump the blood. VSD can be minor or measured depending upon the size of the whole in many cases small VSD it closes on its own naturally, with time. Whereas medium or large VSD require immediate surgery in order to prevent any major complication or life threatening condition.   Symptoms: The symptoms usually depend upon the extent of the heart problem which means the size of the hole that is present in the heart. It is possible that in cases of small VSD one may
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Role of anesthesiology in healthcare

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An anaesthesiologist is basically a doctor who specializes in providing anesthesia during the surgical procedures. It is necessary to know the exact amount of anesthesia which is to be given so that it does not cause any harm to the patient. As any fluctuation in the amount of anesthesia given to the patient might be life-threatening for the patient. Therefore, the doctor usually requires an expert anaesthesiologist during the surgical procedure and they themselves also do not handle anesthesia.   Anesthesia is basically a medical treatment that is required during surgical procedures so that the patient does not feel any pain from the surgery. These anesthetics block the pain and help the patients during the surgery as they do not feel the pain. There are several different types of anesthesia that are used in different ways based upon the requirement of the patient. A few anesthesia work by numbing certain parts of the body while others numb the brain in order to induce sleep which i
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Keep Your Heart Fit at Forty with These Tips, Expert Says

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Heart disease has become the leading cause of death worldwide. As you age, your chances of getting heart disease also increase. Your heart becomes stiffer and does not beat as quickly as it used to. The arteries that carry blood from your heart to your body become stiffer and potentially raise your blood pressure. And to curb the chances of getting heart disease, you must take special care of it. In this article, we’ve discussed a few tips to keep your heart young. Our cardiac specialist in Jaipur has helped us with the same.   ●         Lead an active lifestyle: Physical activity is essential for good health. Start doing aerobic or strength training exercises to help you lose weight. It is advised to engage in aerobic activity such as brisk walking or jogging for at least 150 minutes per week.   Similarly, strength training exercises should be done at least twice a week. Before beginning any fitness regimen, it is recommended that you consult with your doctor first, as he will be
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Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Young Onset of Parkinson’s Disease: What you need to know

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After Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease is the second most prevalent progressive neurodegenerative disease (diseases that cause a gradual loss of brain cells). It is very common in the older population. However, in recent times even younger people are also getting affected by it i.e early-onset Parkinson's disease which affects people under the age of 50. Here we’ve discussed the young onset of Parkinson's disease in brief. Our experts from the neurosurgery hospital in Jaipur have helped us with the same.   What are the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease? Tremors, rigidity (limb stiffness), bradykinesia (slowness), and postural instability are all symptoms of Parkinsonism (impaired balance and coordination). It will gradually affect their facial expressions, resulting in a mask-like face. Patients will have difficulty smiling, swallowing, and speaking. The disease also has an impact on their handwriting, resulting in micrographia (handwriting becoming small).
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Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Common ENT conditions that can affect you in winters

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  Runny nose, hoarse throat and blocked ears are the signs that winters are here. While many of you must be waiting for the season as finally, you will be getting relief from the scorching heat of the summer sun, but most of us don't realise that the cold winter season brings with it the higher risks of various diseases and ailments. These include a wide spectrum of ENT problems as well, i.e. that specifically involve the eyes, nose and throat. We are going to discuss three such problems in this blog, with the help of the top ENT specialist in Jaipur .   ●      Influenza - Commonly referred to as the flu, it is one of the most common ENT problems, that can affect people of any age group. The infection is triggered by a virus that rigorously attacks the respiratory system giving rise to symptoms like high fever, cold, cough, body pain and headaches. You are likely to experience the symptoms for about a week and the experience can be quite uncomfortable. Although there is no
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