Plain-language explainers on heart tests, coronary artery disease and treatment options, written by Dr. Abhinav Aggarwal.
Diagnostic angiography costs Rs 15,000–50,000 in Delhi. Step-by-step procedure, radial vs femoral approach, and when angioplasty is done in the same sitting.
Open-heart valve replacement costs Rs 3–10 lakh in Delhi; TAVI (no open surgery) costs Rs 15–25 lakh. Compare mechanical vs tissue valves, recovery timelines, and insurance coverage.
Single-chamber pacemaker costs Rs 1.5–3 lakh; dual-chamber Rs 2.5–5 lakh; leadless Rs 8–12 lakh in Delhi. Compare all types, government vs private hospital pricing, and PMJAY coverage.
Understand heart failure types (HFrEF, HFpEF), NYHA classification, four-pillar medication therapy, device options (CRT, ICD), and daily management tips for patients in Delhi.
Understand your lipid profile numbers, when lifestyle changes are enough vs when you need statins, Indian diet tips to lower LDL, and common statin myths debunked.
Cardiac vs non-cardiac chest pain, red-flag symptoms that need an ambulance, and which diagnostic tests your cardiologist will order.
Head-to-head comparison of CABG and angioplasty — SYNTAX score, cost, recovery, long-term outcomes, and which is better for diabetes patients.
What a 2D echocardiogram shows, types of echo (Doppler, stress, TEE), cost at clinics vs hospitals, and how to read your echo report.
How a TMT test works (Bruce protocol), preparation tips, positive vs negative results, cost comparison, and who should not do the test.
What an ECG reveals, types (12-lead, Holter, event recorder), how to read your report, ECG vs Echo vs TMT comparison, and test cost in Delhi.
Qualifications, hospital affiliations, interventional expertise and key questions to ask when choosing a cardiologist in Rohini and North-West Delhi.
Realistic cost breakdown for angioplasty in Delhi — stent types, hospital charges, insurance coverage, CGHS/Ayushman Bharat, and ways to reduce cost.
Cost comparison of cardiac check-up packages in Delhi — basic, advanced and executive tiers, individual test prices, age-based recommendations and insurance.
Step-by-step guide for cardiac emergencies in Delhi — recognising symptoms, calling 112, CPR, the golden hour, and reaching a cath lab quickly.
BP ranges, causes, India-specific dietary advice, lifestyle modifications, when medication is needed, and when to see a cardiologist vs GP.
Classic and atypical heart attack symptoms, when to call an ambulance, what happens in the ER, and key risk factors to watch for.
Eight warning signs that warrant a cardiologist visit, what to expect during your first consultation, and tests available at CardioSight Clinic.
Who needs a pacemaker, how the procedure works, types of pacemakers, recovery timeline and life after implantation.
How coronary angioplasty and stenting (PCI) work, when they are recommended, types of stents, recovery and long-term aftercare.
What aortic stenosis is, how TAVI replaces the valve through a catheter, who may benefit, and what evaluation and recovery involve.
CT coronary angiography vs invasive coronary angiography explained in simple terms — differences, accuracy, risks and when each test is recommended.