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What is Gastro sciences?
Gastro sciences is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders in the digestive system including our body parts like the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and biliary system.
What is the difference between myomectomy and hysterectomy?
During Myomectomy the fibroid tissues in the uterus are excavated, while in Hysterectomy complete uterus is removed.
What are the 4 valves of the heart disease?
Tricuspid valve. Located between the right atrium and the right ventricle.
Pulmonary valve. Located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.
Mitral valve. Located between the left atrium and the left ventricle.
Aortic valve. Located between the left ventricle and the aorta.
What is TMVR procedure?
TMVR is a minimally invasive structural heart disease treatment to replace a damaged mitral valve without open-heart surgery. A flexible, hollow tube (catheter) is inserted through a blood vessel to reach the heart and replace the mitral valve.
What are the 2 types of replacement heart valves?
The two types of heart valve surgery options are:
Valve repair surgery to fix the damaged or faulty valve, while preserving much of the person's own tissue.
Valve replacement surgery to remove the faulty valve and replace it with a biological (pig, cow or human tissue) or mechanical (metal or carbon) valve.
Is TMVR the same as TAVR?
Multiple device-specific considerations distinguish TMVR from TAVR. The mitral valve annulus is significantly larger than the aortic annulus, and therefore will require larger valve mounted on larger delivery system.
When to get deep brain stimulation?
Deep brain stimulation is a major surgical procedure that requires the utmost care and expertise. In addition, it is required to get deep brain stimulation in case of debilitating conditions which cause motor problems like Parkinson's, inability to walk, the rigidity of movements, and slow movement of limbs to the extent of disturbing regular life.
How does deep brain stimulation work?
The accuracy of placement is confirmed prior to implantation of the DBS electrode by the movement disorder specialist, first, by recording characteristic firing patterns of brain cells in the target area using a procedure called microelectrode recording. This is followed by a test electrical stimulation to assess the benefits or any unwanted effects of stimulation in that location. Once the location is confirmed, the DBS electrode is implanted in that spot. In the days to weeks following DBS surgery, the movement disorder specialist will select the appropriate current settings in the implanted IPG that will provide the best clinical benefits to the patient using a remote controller-like device. This procedure is called programming. It may need a few programming sessions in the first 3-6 months to identify the best stimulation settings for an individual. Thereafter, clinic visits can be annual, to check battery settings, battery life and for adjustment of drugs.
Why is deep brain stimulation used?
Deep brain stimulation is now being used widely with excellent acceptance for patients with movement disorders like tremors, Parkinsonism, Parkinson's disease, dystonia(loss of muscle tone), psychiatric disorders like OCD(obsessive-compulsive disorder).
How long does deep brain stimulation last?
A well-done deep brain stimulation can help patients for as long as 15 years with an improved quality of life.
