Recent Trends in Cardiology

When there is a problem with the blood arteries or the heart is not pumping properly, leg pain associated with cardiac issues may manifest. This  often occurs because one of the coronary arteries, which carry blood to the heart , is blocked. Leg discomfort is not typically thought of as a heart attack sign by experts. Leg pain, however, can also be a sign of other heart problems. Symptoms of a heart attack include : chest discomfort or pain chest pressure pain in the arms Other cardiac issues that may result in leg pain Venous thrombosis embolism A narrowing or obstruction in the arteries supplying blood to the extremities, mainly the legs, causes PAD , a cardiovascular disorder . Atherosclerosis , a disorder where plaque deposits accumulate within the artery walls , is the cause of this restriction. Symptoms of inadequate blood flow to the legs include: pain or aching in the legs heaviness in the legs loss of leg...

  Ventricular Assist Device – Miniature The treatment of individuals with severe heart failure has been transformed by the development of a ventricular assist device (VAD). When a donor heart cannot be identified, the VAD, which was initially designed as a bridge to transplantation , has been proved to extend life and improve quality of life. Older models needed patients to ambulate with hefty , huge external batteries and control devices and required the implantation of a big pump. Yet in the upcoming years, a number of ground-breaking advancements in device size , battery life, and even wireless charging technologies may render these devices physically undetectable and possibly reduce patient vulnerability to infections. The rates of haemolysis, thrombosis, and secondary aortic valve insufficiency have also been constrained by numerous mechanical improvements and newer operating paradigms. Cardiac Decellularization and Engineered Heart Tissue Promising new direction...

  TAVI stands for transcatheter aortic valve implantation. TAVI is a  minimally invasive technique  that includes inserting a  new aortic valve  through a catheter inside the damaged valve.  Aortic stenosis,  a condition in which the  aortic valve narrows  and reduces blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body, is commonly treated using TAVI. Due to its less invasive nature and ability to be carried out under  local anesthesia , TAVI has grown in popularity in recent years.  Interventional cardiologist  Cardiologist suggests TAVI to his patients who are  poor surgical candidates. Left Ventricular Assist Device   A s urgically inserted device called an LVAD  improves the  heart's ability  to pump blood. Patients with severe   heart failure   who are awaiting a  heart transplant or  who are not  strong candidates  for one are  treated with the LVAD.   Bl...