Novel Mapping Technique Renders Gene Therapy for Heart Disease With More Specificity
A combination of imaging and electroanatomical mapping to inject gene therapy at the site of ischemia has resulted in increased blood flow in treated areas.
A combination of imaging and electroanatomical mapping to inject gene therapy at the site of ischemia has resulted in increased blood flow in treated areas.
‘More than 30 lakh fatalities due to heart diseases are recorded per year in India. And with the current outbreak of heart diseases in India, the conditions are only going to deteriorate.’
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According to medical statistics, everyday about 9,000 people die of heart attacks -- which means one in every 10 seconds. Of these, 900 are people below the age of 40. There was a huge response from the residents at the respective camps who flocked to get a heart check-up, and then learn from the documentary made for this camp called "Hriday - the Edu Vaccine".
"More than 30 lakh fatalities due to heart diseases are recorded per year in India. And with the current outbreak of heart diseases in India, the conditions are only going to deteriorate unless the mass population is educated about heart care," said Bimal Chajjer, Non Invasive Cardiologist at city based Science and Art of Living (SAAOL).
'Obscurin' Gene Mutation Linked to a Rare Heart Disease
Several people with left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) had a mutation in a gene called Obscurin, revealed a new study.
Several people with left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) had a mutation in a gene called Obscurin, revealed a new study.
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Large Decrease Found in Coronary Heart Disease in US
Diagnosis and control of coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors have received particular emphasis in guidelines issued since 1977 (blood pressure) and 1985 (lipids).
Diagnosis and control of coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors have received particular emphasis in guidelines issued since 1977 (blood pressure) and 1985 (lipids).
Heart Disease, Obesity in India Reflect Germany's Battle 15 Years Ago: German Cardiologist
A noted German cardiologist advised India to attack the problem of heart disease and obesity at the core instead of treating the disease's side-effects.
A noted German cardiologist advised India to attack the problem of heart disease and obesity at the core instead of treating the disease's side-effects.
