What are the complications of Aortic Stenosis?
When untreated, it can lead to heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke, blood clots, and sudden cardiac death. Other complications include left ventricular hypertrophy, pulmonary hypertension, infective endocarditis, and gastrointestinal bleeding (Heyde’s syndrome) due to associated vascular malformations. Keep in touch with a cardiologist if you face complications.
Can Aortic Stenosis be cured?
While medications help manage symptoms, the definitive cure is valve replacement through surgical or transcatheter approaches.
How is Aortic Stenosis diagnosed?
Diagnosis involves physical examination (heart murmur), echocardiography, ECG, chest X-rays, CT scans, and cardiac catheterization for detailed assessment.
What causes Aortic Stenosis?
Aortic stenosis can result from age-related calcification, congenital heart defects, rheumatic fever, chronic kidney disease, or high cholesterol levels. It is caused by congenital bicuspid aortic valve, age-related calcific degeneration, rheumatic heart disease, radiation-induced valve damage, and rarely, metabolic disorders like hyperlipoproteinemia or Paget’s disease affecting the aortic valve.
What types of tests are performed in the Microbiology lab?
The Microbiology lab at Aster Medcity conducts various tests, including: Bacterial Culture & Sensitivity (C&S): Identifies bacterial infections and determines effective antibiotics. Viral PCR Tests: Detects viruses like COVID-19, Influenza, and Hepatitis. Fungal Culture & Microscopy: Diagnoses fungal infections such as Candida and Aspergillosis. Parasitology Tests: Detects parasites in stool, blood, and other samples. Tuberculosis (TB) Testing: Includes Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) smear, culture, and PCR. Blood Culture: Identifies bloodstream infections and sepsis. Urine Culture: Detects urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Serological Tests: Identifies infections like HIV, Dengue, Malaria, and Syphilis through antibody detection.
What types of tests are conducted in the Biochemistry Lab?
Common biochemistry tests include: Liver Function Tests (LFTs) – Assess liver health by measuring enzymes and proteins. Kidney Function Tests (KFTs/RFTs) – Evaluate kidney performance through creatinine and urea levels. Blood Glucose Tests – Measure sugar levels to diagnose and monitor diabetes. Lipid Profile – Determines cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Electrolyte Panel – Checks sodium, potassium, and chloride balance. Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) – Assess thyroid hormone levels. Vitamin & Mineral Tests – Detect deficiencies in vitamin D, B12, calcium, and iron.
What is Biochemistry in medical diagnostics?
Biochemistry involves the analysis of blood, urine, and other body fluids to assess organ function, detect diseases, and monitor treatment responses. It plays a crucial role in diagnosing conditions related to the liver, kidneys, heart, hormones, metabolism, and nutrition.
How should I prepare for my first visit to Cardiologist?
Patients must carry their medical history documents, results of recently conducted diagnostic reports, and family heart disease reports and provide complete details if they have high blood pressure, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. This information helps cardiologists examine patients' health and provide the best treatment plan for them.
How do cardiologists decide if surgery is necessary?
At Aster, expert cardiologists in Bangalore, cardiologists, and medical staff thoroughly study and examine the patient’s medical history and conduct diagnostic tests, stress tests, and cardiac catheterisations. Further, based on the patient’s preferences and medical staff considerations, a treatment decision is formed.
When should I consider seeing a Cardiologist?
When you experience symptoms like severe chest pain, dizziness, fainting, palpitations, shortness of breath, swelling in legs, high blood pressure, and diabetic symptoms, they damage blood vessels and heart nerves. Provide complete information to medical staff for effective treatment.
