Introduction PULMONARY EMBOLISM  is a blood clot in the lungs. It reaches the lungs after breaking of a vessel, travelling from the vessel to the lung and gets lodged in the lung artery. The clot is usually located in a leg or arm artery. In the lungs, it causes restriction of blood flow, decreased oxygen… Read More »

Introduction ATHEROSCLEROSIS is a progressive medical condition known to affect arteries. It happens when plaque accumulates in the arteries leading to decreased flow of blood plaque is a fatty deposit. Plaque contains cholesterol, fatty substances, fibrin, calcium and other materials that build up within the inner lining of an artery leading to the artery walls… Read More »

Overview An embolectomy is a medical procedure. It is also known as thrombectomy. It refers to the process whereby a thrombus located within a blood vessel is gotten rid off. Blood clot (thrombus) blocks normal blood flow through a vessel. A blood clot can form in areas such as the limbs (arms or legs)  then… Read More »

Introduction Overview about Silk Road disease Silk Road disease is also referred to as Behçet’s disease. It is a long-term and multi-systemic inflammatory disease that happens as a result of blood vessels being inflamed. It can lead to problems in the mouth and the genital region, apart from affecting other organs such as the eyes.… Read More »

Introduction BROKEN HEART SYNDROME was initially called Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. It is also called stress-induced cardiomyopathy as it is known to develop due to intense emotional or physical stress. It is an acute condition where there is rapid weakening of the cardiac muscles due to stressors. Stress-induced cardiomyopathy is commonly described as a physical pain in… Read More »

Introduction Overview about Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT)   DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT) happens when a blood clot is formed in veins located deep inside the body. Deep veins are located within muscle groups whereas superficial veins are located closer to the skin. Mostly, these clots occur in the lower limbs (legs), pelvic region and the thighs.… Read More »

  Introduction Tinnitus, also known as “ringing in the ears” is the sensation of hearing sounds produced in the ears. These may be buzzing, humming, chirping, whistling or other sounds. Tinnitus is not a disease but rather a symptom of various medical conditions.  Key Facts & Statistics Key facts and statistics that surround tinnitus Tinnitus… Read More »

Introduction The human body has 2 lungs- left and right lungs. They are crucial for keeping us alive through the process of breathing in oxygen and taking out carbon dioxide. Bronchial tubes are the airways present in these lungs. Bronchitis is a medical condition that occurs when these bronchial tubes get inflamed. This causes coughing,… Read More »

  Introduction HELLP is an acronym for Hemolyis, Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelets. HEELP syndrome is a potentially life-threatening complication that is considered to be a variant of pre-eclampsia.    Key Facts & Statistics Key facts and statistics that surround HELLP syndrome HELLP syndrome is a severe complication that results due to pregnancy. It… Read More »