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  The implantable loop recorder (ILR)  is a small device which is implanted just under the skin of the chest to the left of your breastbone. The actual size of ILR is 0.5 ounces and 61mm by 19mm by 8mm. The ILR has the capacity to record the electrical activity of the heart in two ways. It is activated according to heart rate ranges. If the heart rate drops below the lowest value set, the ILR will automatically start to record. In the same way, if the heart rate rises over the highest value set, the ILR will also record without the patient’s knowledge. ILRs  are recommended for patients who experience symptoms such as syncope (fainting), seizures, recurrent palpitations, lightheadedness, or dizziness. The ILR is placed by an electrophysiologist in a procedure lab under local anesthesia. A small incision (about 3-4 cm or 1.5 inches) is made just to the left of the breastbone. A pocket is created under the skin, and the ILR is placed in this pocket. No wires are inserted in...

  A solid piece of material that forms in the kidney from substances in the urine is called a  kidney stone . It could be as big as a pearl or as small as a grain of sand. The majority of kidney stones dissolve without the intervention of a physician. But there are times when a stone won’t go away. It could become lodged in the urinary tract, obstruct the flow of urine, and result in severe pain. The following may be signs of kidney stones that need a doctor’s help: ● Extreme pain in your back or side that will not go away ● Blood in your urine ● Fever and chills ● Vomiting ● Urine that smells bad or looks cloudy ● A burning feeling when you urinate Your doctor will diagnose a kidney stone with urine, blood, and imaging tests If you have a stone that won’t pass on its own, you may need treatment. It can be done with shock waves; with a scope inserted through the tube that carries urine out of the body, called the urethra; or with surgery. Diagnosis Blood testing:  It’s po...

  Ocular oncology  is known as Eye Cancer and it is a rare disease. Eye cancer mainly occurs within the eye and on the surface area of the eye. The cells of the eyes get affected and the tear glands also get damaged. Many times it has been observed that other body parts’ tumours also spread to the eyes. You can face problems in vision, likewise blurry vision, and sensitivity to light. SYMPTOMS The following symptoms can be seen, Hazy vision Loss or reduction of eyesight Floaters (small dots or lines in your vision) Responsiveness to light The pupil’s shape has changed (the dark circle in the center of the eye) iris dark spot that is growing (coloured part of the eye) Having a red or swollen eye TYPES OF CANCER Retinoblastoma:  The cells of the retinas, the light-sensing cells at the back of the eye, are where this uncommon cancer, which is most prevalent in children under the age of five, begins. Because infants and young children often are unable to communicate if they a...

  An  echocardiogram (echo)  is a test used to assess the heart’s function and structures. A stress echocardiogram is a test done to assess how well the heart works under stress. The “stress” can be triggered by either exercise on a treadmill or a medicine called dobutamine. A dobutamine stress echocardiogram (DSE ) may be used if you are unable to exercise. Dobutamine is put in a vein and causes the heart to beat faster. It mimics the effects of exercise on the heart. During an echo, a transducer (like a microphone) sends out ultrasonic sound waves at a frequency too high to be heard. When the transducer is placed on the chest at certain locations and angles, the ultrasonic sound waves move through the skin and other body tissues to the heart tissues, where the waves bounce or “echo” off of the heart structures. The computer displays the echoes as images of the heart walls and valves Types of echocardiograms M-mode echo-  It produces an image that is similar to a tr...

  Men with prostate cancer had few options for prostate surgery until recently. In the past, the only option for prostate surgery was open prostatectomy, which required large incisions and had side effects afterward. The entire cancerous prostate was removed with this procedure, which carries the risk of excessive blood loss, post-operative infections, lengthy hospital stays, and significant pain. Due to the severing of the delicate plexus of nerves around the prostate gland during open prostatectomy, patients often lost control of their bladder and sexual function after prostate surgery. Recent breakthroughs in medical surgical technology have had a significant impact on prostate cancer treatment and prostatectomy. The da Vinci Surgical System, which is made by Intuitive Surgical, is the most well-known robotic prostatectomy procedure that is currently available. As a less traumatic and more minimally invasive treatment for prostate cancer, robotic prostatectomy is gaining popular...

  SPINAL TUMOR A  spinal tumour  is a malignancy that appears either inside the spinal column’s bones or in the spinal canal. It might be malignant or not. When abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the spinal cord or the bones, tissues, fluid, or nerves that make up the spinal column, cancer of the spine results. Many people are diagnosed with spinal cancer each year, which develops from the tissue of the spine itself. SYMPTOMS The type, size, and location of the tumour, as well as the patient’s age and medical history, all affect the symptoms of spine cancer. Symptoms of spinal cancer include; Pain in the arms, legs, back, neck, or other body parts Tingling and numbness in the extremities Weakness Having trouble urinating (incontinence) Alterations in posture, including hunching over (kyphosis) Spinal irregularities Clumsiness Overall loss of feeling The inability to move the legs when walking Discomfort or trouble standing TREATMENT OF CANCER Surgery Try to remove the ...

  The implantable loop recorder (ILR)  is a small device which is implanted just under the skin of the chest to the left of your breastbone. The actual size of ILR is 0.5 ounces and 61mm by 19mm by 8mm. The ILR has the capacity to record the electrical activity of the heart in two ways. It is activated according to heart rate ranges. If the heart rate drops below the lowest value set, the ILR will automatically start to record. In the same way, if the heart rate rises over the highest value set, the ILR will also record without the patient’s knowledge. ILRs  are recommended for patients who experience symptoms such as syncope (fainting), seizures, recurrent palpitations, lightheadedness, or dizziness. The ILR is placed by an electrophysiologist in a procedure lab under local anesthesia. A small incision (about 3-4 cm or 1.5 inches) is made just to the left of the breastbone. A pocket is created under the skin, and the ILR is placed in this pocket. No wires are inserted in...