Cardiology

Cardiovascular Disease

What is cardiovascular disease? Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to a group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessel that can lead to heart attack, stroke or peripheral artery disease. It is caused by ‘atherosclerosis’ which is a process of inflammation and ‘plaque’ buildup inside the arteries restricting blood flow. Sadly, CVD is common and […]

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Cardiology

Specialities

Cardiology surgery is a medical specialty that focuses on the surgical treatment of heart and blood vessel conditions. Cardiac surgeons perform a variety of procedures to repair or replace damaged or diseased heart valves, coronary arteries, and other heart structures. Some common cardiology surgeries include: Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG): a procedure to bypass blocked

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