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Introduction Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or POTS is a medical condition which is characterized by too little blood returning to the heart when a person gets up and stands from a lying or sitting position. POTS results in symptoms such as dizziness, light-headedness and even fainting, when a person stands up from a lying or sitting position. The reduced blood flow to the heart also results in the heart beating faster (tachycardia). According to cardiologistsin Patna working at a leading hearthospital in Patna , women between the ages of 15 to 50 are more prone to being affected by POTS; the cardiologists also say that anyone of any age can develop the condition. What Causes POTS? According to the heartspecialists in Patna at the hospital in Patna mentioned above, it is uncertain as to what causes POTS. The currently prevalent theory is that there are a number of mechanisms. Some patients have peripheral denervation (neuropathic POTS); some have symp...

Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) – How Does It Work? Introduction The left ventricular assist device or LVAD is a mechanical pump which is implanted inside a person’s chest in an open heart surgery in India (or anywhere for that matter). The device helps a weakened heart ventricle (the left one in this instance), pump blood throughout the body. According to heart specialists in Patna , the LVAD helps the heart do its job, and is commonly transplanted in a patient who’s just had an open heart surgery, and whose heart needs rest after the surgery. It can also be transplanted to provide support in terminally ill patients who cannot have a heart transplant due to their condition. The Working of A LVAD The LVAD is a pump, which works just like the heart. It is implanted just below the heart. One end of it is attached to the left ventricle, which is the chamber of the heart that pumps blood out of the lungs and into the body. The other end is attached to the...

Cardiac Enzyme Test – What Is It Used For? Introduction The Cardiac Enzyme Test is a test that measures the level of certain proteins circulating in your bloodstream. This is to test if your heart muscle is damaged. The test is usually taken by a cardiologist after a person has suffered a heart attack or if the doctors suspect you’ve had one. The proteins measured in this test, known as biomarkers are released by the body when the heart muscle is damaged. According to cardiologists in Gurgaon , the protein troponin T is the key biomarker measured in a cardiac enzyme test. This biomarker helps let your doctor know when your heart has been under stress. It can also reveal if your heart muscle isn’t getting enough oxygen. What Happens In The Test? The Cardiac Enzyme Test is like a standard blood test. A small vial or two of blood is filled through a needle inserted into your arm. There may be a little pain when the needle is inserted. What Do the Results Mean? He...