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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...

When Is A Coronary Calcium Scan Not Used? Introduction A coronary calcium scan, known simply as a heart scan most of the times, is a specialized X-ray scan that provides cardiologists with pictures of a patient’s heart that enables him/her to detect calcium-containing plaque in the arteries and determine if it may present any danger to the patient. According to some leading cardiologists in Patna working at the top heart hospitals in Patna , plaque formation and growth in the heart’s arteries can lead to restriction or blockage of blood flow to the heart’s muscles. Cardiologists identify any possibility of coronary artery disease (CAD) by measuring the amount of calcified plaque via a heart scan in advance before a person even experiences any signs or symptoms.The tests results will determine whether any medication or lifestyle changes are needed to reduce the patient's heart attack risk or the risk of other heart problems. When Is A Coronary Calcium Scan No...

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...