Who said heart-healthy foods always have to be fruits and vegetables? A daily square of dark chocolate can decrease your risk of heart attack and stroke by nearly 40 percent! Thank god for cocoa, right? Dr Mahadevan Ramachandran,…
Five Steps To Quit Smoking | Total Cardiac Care by Dr Mahadevan
Over a billion people in this world smoke. And about one-third of all adult smokers in the world smoke regularly. Each cigarette carton represents a day and a half lost life and a regular smoker smokes around 10 cigarettes…
Understanding Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) | Total Cardiac Care by Dr Mahadevan
Overview of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Coronary Artery Disease or blockage in the heart is one of the most common diseases that people across the world develop. The main risk factors for developing coronary artery disease are age or getting…
Heart Valve Replacement Surgery | Total Cardiac Care by Dr. Mahadevan
This article covers: Basic Structure Of The Heart Reasons for Heart Valve Replacement Surgery Types of Heart Valve Replacement Surgeries Open Heart Surgery Minimally-invasive Surgery Transcatheter heart valve replacement Replacement Valves Preparing for the Procedure What to Expect After the…
World Cancer Day 2019 – Dr. Mahadevan Ramachandran | Total Cardiac Care
In 2018, the number of people in the world living with cancer was estimated to be 2.25 million! Cancers are dangerous. But the good part is – cancers can be prevented and/or detected at an early stage. On World Cancer…