Peripheral Edema in Heart Failure: Why Fluid Accumulates in Legs and Ankles
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 05 March, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44524" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] The human body is mostly made of fluids of different kinds, but the volumes are tightly controlled by the kidneys and different hormones. Edema or fluid retention occurs when more fluid is produced
Mitral Valve Regurgitation: When the Heart Valve Leaks and How It’s Managed
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 04 March, 2026 The heart has four chambers through which blood flows sequentially, before exiting and entering systemic circulation. For this process to continue without any problem, blood needs to flow in one particular direction. Valves are present for this
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): Sudden Rapid Heartbeats and Modern Treatment Options
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 03 March, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44515" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Supraventricular tachycardia, also called SVT is a heart condition that is characterised by rapid changes in heart rate. The change in rhythm begins from the upper chambers of the heart. When this condition
Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Why the Heart Becomes Enlarged and Weak
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 02 March, 2026 The heart has cardiac muscles which keep pumping blood to all parts of the body, for life. When there is some issue with how the heart works, the muscles may begin to overcompensate- they grow bigger in
Aortic Aneurysm: Early Warning Signs and When It Becomes a Medical Emergency
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 01 March, 2026 An aneurysm is a bulge that forms on the walls of an artery- making it look like a bubble. This weakens the blood vessel and when there are sudden pressure changes, it may rupture. When such a
Coronary Artery Spasm (Prinzmetal Angina): Chest Pain That Happens at Rest
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 08 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44278" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] The coronary artery is the main blood vessel which feeds the heart with oxygen rich blood, thus helping the heart pump continuously. When there is a temporary spasm or tightening of the smooth
Ventricular Hypertrophy: Why Thickening of the Heart Walls Is a Serious Warning Sign
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 07 February, 2026 It is a well known fact that the human heart has four chambers- two atria on top and two ventricles at the bottom, separated by a septum or wall of tissue. When the walls of the left
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD): The Silent Heart Hole That Often Goes Unnoticed
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 06 February, 2026 An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Studies show that ASD accounts for over 40% of all congenital heart defects in adults in the Indian subcontinent. The heart is
Varicose Veins: Why They Occur and When Treatment Is Needed
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 05 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44262" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] The human body has different types of blood vessels- arteries which carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, bluish or purplish coloured veins which carry deoxygenated blood back to the lungs and heart
Mitral Valve Stenosis: Early Symptoms and When to Seek Specialist Care
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 24 January, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44154" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Heart valve diseases often develop silently. Cardiac issues are sudden and can be treated easily when discovered early. But conditions affecting the heart valves progress slowly (sometimes over years). One such disorder is
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Genetic Heart Thickening in Young Adults
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 17 January, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44184" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] The heart as we all know has four different chambers which have specialised cardiac muscles in them that are used to pump blood systematically all over the body. If a person has heart
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF): The Overlooked Form of Heart Failure
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 30 December, 2025 Heart failure is a chronic condition where an individual’s heart continues to work but it is not at the same rate as before. This means blood will be pumped, but it will be a lot slower- fluids
