The Evolution of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): Are We Entering a New Era?
INTRODUCTION For more than half a century, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) has remained one of the most successful operations in modern medicine. Yet today’s CABG is remarkably different from the procedure performed decades ago. When people hear the term “bypass surgery,” many imagine a procedure that has remained unchanged for generations. In reality, Coronary […]
Beyond Blood Sugar: The Heart Story
Diabetes doesn’t just affect blood sugar—it quietly damages the heart and blood vessels, making heart disease, stroke, and heart failure far more likely. High glucose, high blood pressure, cholesterol imbalance, and obesity together form a dangerous mix for the heart. But the good news is that with proper sugar control, healthy habits, and regular checkups, […]
COPD: Understanding Its Effects on your Lungs and Heart
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is becoming one of the biggest silent health threats worldwide. It slowly damages the lungs, makes breathing harder over time, and often goes unnoticed until it becomes serious. In India, where pollution, smoking, and crowded living conditions are common, COPD affects millions and leads to a major health burden. Understanding […]
🩺 The Silent Threat in Cardiac Surgery: Are We Doing Enough to Stop Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) — and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
⚠️ AMR: The New Danger Lurking Behind Every Surgery Today, 8 out of 10 patients coming for elective surgeries already harbour drug-resistant bacteria. This forces surgeons to use reserved, very expensive, last-line antibiotics just to prevent or treat infections that were once easily manageable. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is not a future threat — it’s here, […]
Good vs Bad Cholesterol: What Every Heart-Conscious Individual Should Know
Cholesterol remains one of the most commonly discussed topics in cardiovascular health, yet it continues to be surrounded by confusion. In preventive cardiac care, the emphasis is not on eliminating cholesterol but on understanding how different forms function within the body and how their balance influences long-term heart health. Cholesterol: Essential, but Dependent on Balance […]
How High Blood Pressure Damages the Heart — A Practical Look at Risks and Daily Habits
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often referred to as the silent killer — not because it shows dramatic symptoms, but because it quietly harms the heart and blood vessels for years before a person notices anything unusual. In preventive cardiac care, identifying and managing hypertension early is one of the strongest protective strategies against […]
Smoking & Alcohol: The Two Biggest Enemies of Heart Health — And Why Prevention Starts Long Before Treatment
In preventive cardiac care, one truth reveals itself every single day: Heart disease rarely begins in the hospital — it begins in our habits. Among all lifestyle risk factors, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption continue to be the most aggressive, preventable, and underestimated enemies of heart health. Their damage compounds silently over months, years, and […]
Stress & Anger: Hidden Triggers Behind Heart Attacks
An Ethical, Clinical and Preventive Perspective on Heart Health In cardiovascular care, our responsibility goes far beyond treating blocked arteries, abnormal angiograms, or surgical outcomes. As clinicians—especially in the field of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS)—we are ethically bound to look at the patient as a whole, not merely the disease. One of the most […]
Women, Heart Attacks & the Critical Role of Early Detection
Why Heart Disease Looks Different—and How Timely Screening Saves Lives Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in both men and women, yet it is still widely misunderstood—especially when it comes to how it affects women. One of the most dangerous myths is that heart attacks look the same in everyone. They […]
Teamwork & Work Culture in Heart and Lung Transplant Programs
Heart and lung transplantation represents one of the most complex, high-stakes domains in modern medicine. In this space, teamwork is not a supporting element—it is the foundation on which patient survival depends. Transplant care functions as a highly integrated “team sport”, where outcomes are shaped by how effectively multidisciplinary professionals collaborate across the entire transplant […]
