A 7-year-old boy from Iraq suffering from incessant tachycardia--a severe heart rhythm disorder that can lead to heart failure underwent a rare and life-saving cardiac procedure, Electrophysiology Study and Radiofrequency Ablation, successfully performed by doctors at Fortis Escorts Heart
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27: In a landmark achievement that puts Eastern India on the global map of cardiac innovation, Dr. Dilip Kumar,Director of the Cath Lab, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Device, and Structural Heart Expert at Manipal EM Bypass (erstwhile Medica Superspe
For decades, doctors and researchers have puzzled over a fundamental heart rhythm mystery: why do women have faster heartbeats while men are more susceptible to developing irregular rhythms like atrial fibrillation (AFib).
New research shows that the gum disease bacterium P. gingivalis can slip into the bloodstream and infiltrate the heart. There, it quietly drives scar tissue buildup -- distorting the heart's architecture, disrupting electrical signals, and raising the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 23: Elizabeth Fijardo, a 92-year-old retired school teacher, underwent a groundbreaking procedure at SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim - A Fortis Associate, when she received a leadless pacemaker, a minimally invasive device that would help regulate her heart rhyt
A recent study by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and the University of California Davis Health discovered a new target for developing a medication to treat atrial fibrillation, the most prevalent kind of irregular heart rhythm.
New Delhi [India], September 28: In the pursuit of building a muscular body, many youngsters are engaging in excessive workouts and consuming various supplements. However, they are unaware of the potential harm this can cause to their heart. With the rising cases of heart disease among young
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 17: Kauvery Hospital, a leader in advanced cardiac care, has announced the launch of Fluoroless Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation, setting a new benchmark in the treatment of one of the most common heart rhythm disorders. Atrial fibrillation (AF) affect
Ventricular arrhythmia (VA) is a cardiac rhythm disorder that originates in the bottom chambers (ventricles), where the heart beats so quickly that blood pressure decreases, leading to loss of consciousness and abrupt death if not treated promptly
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 4: India Medtronic Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), today announced a strategic collaboration with Cardiac Design Labs (CDL) to launch, scale up, and expand access to CDL's novel diagnostic technology, Padma Rhythms
A recent study from the Stanford School of Medicine suggests that smartwatches can assist medical professionals in identifying and diagnosing abnormal heart rhythms in children.