Heart Surgery
Lifetime cost savings with ASD heart surgery in India
Cardiac surgeons of India are experts in Cardiology. India provides best services for Cardiac care by highly qualified and experienced surgeons. ASD heart surgery in India is conducted at cardiac hospitals of Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Nagpur. India as the best destination for medical tourism attracts international patients every year. India is a world class, cosmopolitan and culturally vibrant city of grace. It is stable, peaceful and safe. Many international patients place their confidence in India’s world-class healthcare system, which is at the forefront of medical technology and has safety as its top priority. ASD heart surgery in India will give lifetime cost savings with a successful heart surgery. Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) is a congenital Heart Disease in which the wall that separates the upper heart chambers (atria) does not close completely. Congenital means the defect is present at birth.
ASD heart surgery in India is a reliable solution to cure Atrial Septal Defect at an affordable cost. The atrial septum is the wall between the left and right atria (upper chambers) of the heart. There is a natural opening before birth that usually closes on its own when a baby is born. When the flap does not close, the child has an ASD. Sometimes ASDs can be closed without open-heart surgery. First, the surgeon makes a tiny cut in the groin. In the procedure of ASD heart surgery the surgeon inserts tubes into a blood vessel that go into the heart. Next, 2 small umbrella-shaped “clamshell” devices are placed on the right and left sides of the septum. These 2 devices are attached to each other. This closes the hole in the heart. Not all medical centers do this procedure. Open-heart surgery may also be done to repair ASD. Using open-heart surgery, the septum can be closed using stitches, or sutures. Another way is to cover the septum with a patch made of membrane or a man-made material.
India has highly skilled Cardiac Surgeons and modern state of art medical facilities in the world all at a fraction of the price in the USA, UK and Canada. The cost of ASD heart surgery in India is lower as compared to the prices in US or Europe. The cost saving percentage in India is more as compared to the western countries. If one wants an effective and cost saving surgery then India would be the best place to go for the medical treatment. Patients from all over the world prefer medical tourism in India. Best cardiac surgeons of India have enough experience and have performed successful ASD heart surgery in India. For more details visit www.forerunnershealthcare.com or mail your queries at enquiry@forerunnershealthcare.com
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Overview of Cardiac Surgery for the Cardiologist $221.44 Written in easily accessible terms for the nonsurgeon, Overview of Cardiac Surgery for the Cardiologist provides the essential information cardiologists need when counseling their patients about heart surgery. Surgical procedures are described without an excess of technical jargon to make cardiologists more aware of the benefits and limitations of cardiac surgery, and to enable the physician to explain cardiac operations more clearly to the patient. Fifteen eminent cardiac surgeons contribute chapters on: cardiac anesthesia; cardiopulmonary bypass; myocardial protection; coronary bypass surgery; aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valve replacement and repair; adult congenital heart disease; cardiac transplantation; mechanical assist devices; active endocarditis; surgical considerations of prosthetic valve selection; reoperations; plus a unique question and answer format. Author: Lee, Richard T./ Lee, R./ Peigh, Pamela S. Binding Type: Hardcover Number of Pages: 161 Publication Date: 1993/12/17 Language: English Dimensions: 6.14 x 9.21 x 0.43 inches |
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Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery $301.11 A comprehensive review by renowned authorities of the many exciting developments occurring across the rapidly emerging field of minimally invasive or minimal access cardiac surgery. The books distinguished panel of contributors presents the interventional cardiologists perspective, spells out the key factors for success in beatingheart coronary bypass grafting through limited incisions, and surveys the various methods of harvesting the internal thoracic artery. Other topics treated include immobilization of the surgical field, minimal access valve and congenital surgery, alternative methods of anastomosis, and portaccess coronary bypass grafting. Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery summarizes all the latest findings on the powerful new techniques, as well as the results, of minimally invasive coronary surgery, including valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, and coronary revascularization. Author: Oz, Mehmet C./ Goldstein, Daniel J. Series Title: Contemporary Cardiology (Hardcover) Series Number: 2 Binding Type: Hardcover Number of Pages: 256 Publication Date: 1998/10/26 Language: English Dimensions: 10.46 x 7.10 x 0.75 inches |
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Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult Age $135.42 Despite congenital heart malformations are currently treated in infancy and childhood, a great number of patients still need surgical treatment in adult age. This population is rapidly growing with increased social and medical challenges. The topic is discussed in 3 Sections, that give extensive analysis of the medical and surgical problems, popularize the international guidelines for treatment of congenital heart disease in adults, and report data of over 800 patients collected in a wide multicentric study involving 7 major italian centers, with more than 1000 surgical procedures. The surgical mortality and late death reported in this experience are satisfactory. Surgery for congenital heart disease in adult age is resulting to be a safe and beneficial treatment in most patients, who can live a productive and fulfilling life. However, patients with comorbidities (such as cyanosis, worse preoperative NYHA class) present additional risk. Early repair is advocated before onset of cardiac deconpensation and multiorgan failure. Author: Padalino, Massimo Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 136 Publication Date: 2009/08/24 Language: English Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.32 inches |
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100 Questions & Answers About Liver, Heart, and Kidney Transplantation $22.95 Whether you or a relative are undergoing an organ transplant or considering or planning the surgery, this book offers help. 100 Questions & Answers About Liver, Heart, and Kidney Transplantation: A Lahey Clinic Guide gives authoritative, practical answers to your questions about organ transplants. This comprehensive guide provides sources of support from both the doctors and patients viewpoints. An invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of an organ transplant! |
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100 Questions and Answers About Valvular Heart Disease $22.95 Empower yourself!Whether you”re a newly diagnosed patient with valvular heart disiease, a survivor, or friend or relative of someone with valvular heart disease, this book offers help. 100 Questions & Answers About Valvular Heart Disease gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options and provides sources of support from both the doctor”s and patient”s viewpoints. Included are improved surgical procedures, noninvasive techniques for surveillance of left ventricular function, guidelines for the timing of surgery, and the role of drug therapy in the management of valvular heart disease. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this disease. |
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31 Days to a Younger You $11.99 If 40 is the new 30 and 50 is the new 40?.how is the average women supposed to keep up? There”s got to be an easier way to look younger than Botox treatments, yo-yo dieting, or plastic surgery.Author Arlene Pellicane offers readers a less troublesome (and less expensive!) solution to looking younger and feeling younger in just 31 days, especially for women who want tohave more energylook 5-10 years youngerbe happier and healthierlose a dress size or moreimprove their mood and sense of well-beingprevent illnesses such as diabetes and heart diseaseWomen of all ages will benefit from Arlene”s beauty and health tips, along with her Biblical encouragement to ?grow more beautiful from the inside out.? ?Arlene has the gift of encouragement. She”s done what many women want to do. She helps you WANT to make good choices!? –Pam Farrel, author of Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti. |
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31 Days to a Younger You: No Surgery, No Diets, No Kidding $11.99 If 40 is the new 30 and 50 is the new 40?.how is the average women supposed to keep up? There?s got to be an easier way to look younger than Botox treatments, yo-yo dieting, or plastic surgery.Author Arlene Pellicane offers readers a less troublesome (and less expensive!) solution to looking younger and feeling younger in just 31 days, especially for women who want tohave more energylook 5-10 years youngerbe happier and healthierlose a dress size or moreimprove their mood and sense of well-beingprevent illnesses such as diabetes and heart diseaseWomen of all ages will benefit from Arlene?s beauty and health tips, along with her Biblical encouragement to ?grow more beautiful from the inside out.? ?Arlene has the gift of encouragement. She?s done what many women want to do. She helps you WANT to make good choices!? –Pam Farrel, author of Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti. |
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31 Days to a Younger You: No Surgery, No Diets, No Kidding $11.99 If 40 is the new 30 and 50 is the new 40?.how is the average women supposed to keep up? There?s got to be an easier way to look younger than Botox treatments, yo-yo dieting, or plastic surgery.Author Arlene Pellicane offers readers a less troublesome (and less expensive!) solution to looking younger and feeling younger in just 31 days, especially for women who want tohave more energylook 5-10 years youngerbe happier and healthierlose a dress size or moreimprove their mood and sense of well-beingprevent illnesses such as diabetes and heart diseaseWomen of all ages will benefit from Arlene?s beauty and health tips, along with her Biblical encouragement to ?grow more beautiful from the inside out.? ?Arlene has the gift of encouragement. She?s done what many women want to do. She helps you WANT to make good choices!? –Pam Farrel, author of Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti. |
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50 Essential Things to Do When the Doctor Says It’s Heart Disease $2.49 New – A leading cardiologist joins forces with a journalist who has lived in excellent health for years after open-heart surgery to provide the most up-to-date information available on everything heart patients need to know about diet, exercise, medication, handling emergencies, surgery, and more. Charts & line drawings. |
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50 Essential Things to Do When the Doctor Says It’s Heart Disease $6.04 New – A leading cardiologist joins forces with a journalist who has lived in excellent health for years after open-heart surgery to provide the most up-to-date information available on everything heart patients need to know about diet, exercise, medication, handling emergencies, surgery, and more. Charts & line drawings. |
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50 Ways to a Healthy Heart $14.95 New – From the most respected heart surgeons in the world and the pioneer of heart transplant surgery comes an entertaining and life-saving book with important information on preventing heart disease. With advice on diet, lifestyles and exercise. |
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50 Ways to a Healthy Heart $13.85 New – From the most respected heart surgeons in the world and the pioneer of heart transplant surgery comes an entertaining and life-saving book with important information on preventing heart disease. With advice on diet, lifestyles and exercise. |
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8 Steps to a Healthy Heart: The Complete Guide to Heart Disease Prevention and Recovery from Heart Attack and Bypass Surgery $6.25 New – The author of the New York Times bestseller The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure provides a comprehensive program to combat America’s #1 medical problem, heart disease. Kowalski knows about heart disease first hand–he underwent bypass surgery at ages 36 and 41. He followed his second surgery with a complete lifestyle change that resulted in unprecedented heart disease reversal. |
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8 Steps to a Healthy Heart: The Complete Guide to Heart Disease Prevention and Recovery from Heart Attack and Bypass Surgery $83.11 New – The author of the New York Times bestseller The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure provides a comprehensive program to combat America’s #1 medical problem, heart disease. Kowalski knows about heart disease first hand–he underwent bypass surgery at ages 36 and 41. He followed his second surgery with a complete lifestyle change that resulted in unprecedented heart disease reversal. |
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8 Steps to a Healthy Heart: The Complete Guide to Heart Disease Prevention and Recovery from Heart Attack and Bypass Surgery $2.99 New – The author of the New York Times bestseller The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure provides a comprehensive program to combat America’s #1 medical problem, heart disease. Kowalski knows about heart disease first hand–he underwent bypass surgery at ages 36 and 41. He followed his second surgery with a complete lifestyle change that resulted in unprecedented heart disease reversal. |
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8 Steps to a Healthy Heart: The Complete Guide to Heart Disease Prevention and Recovery from Heart Attack and Bypass Surgery $57.35 New – The author of the New York Times bestseller The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure provides a comprehensive program to combat America’s #1 medical problem, heart disease. Kowalski knows about heart disease first hand–he underwent bypass surgery at ages 36 and 41. He followed his second surgery with a complete lifestyle change that resulted in unprecedented heart disease reversal. |
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80: 80 Famous People in Their Eighties Talk About How They Got There and Live There $24.95 Eighty of America’s most famous 80 year olds reflect on their journeys to the big 8-0 and describe the passions that keep them young. These luminous and famous octogenarians seize the moment to reveal the secrets of longevity and share what is great about being 80, what is wrong with the young, what is wrong with the administration, what their days are like today, and what their lives were like in their prime. All were eager, from Mike Wallace and Lena Horne to George McGovern and Helen Thomas, to share their insights.Studs Terkel, 94, has broken his neck, had heart surgery at 93 and claims, “I should be dead, but I’m not for some reason or another. ” What reason might that be? “First of all, I like being a troublemaker.”Lena Horne, 89, remains as politically engaged as ever: “Well, I’m old and I’m still angry. And if there is a “lioness” inside it’s because not everybody had a grandmother like mine.”Maria Tallchief, 81, former prima ballerina maintains the same routine: “I wake up in the morning and I do my pilates exercises. I still do my splits at my bedside before I say my prayers.”No one spent much time talking about his or her health. One exception was comedy writer Bob Schiller who reported that his short-term memory was poor but his long-term memory was good. “But I may have that backward,” he added. “I don’t know if I told you that.”Gerald Gardner is the author of numerous books on politics and film, including the bestselling series Who’s In Charge Here?Jim Bellows is the former editor of the New York Herald Tribune, the Washington Star and Los Angeles Herald-Examiner, managing editor of Entertainment Tonight and creator of New York magazine. |