BUBBLE CONTRAST TRANSCRANIAL DOPPLER TCD, TEST TO IDENTIFY PATENT FORAMEN OVALE TO REDUCE RECURRENCE OF STROKE
Stroke is a devastating condition that leads to disability. Following a stroke, tests are conducted to identify condition where preventive measures can be instituted to reduce recurrence. One such test: Bubble Contrast Transcranial Doppler TCD is a particularly useful test in diagnosing certain conditions, such as a patent foramen ovale (PFO), which is a small […]
AORTIC STENOSIS & TREATMENT OPTIONS
What is Aortic Stenosis The heart’s main function is to pump blood to the rest of your body. The heart contains four valves. Each valve usually has two or three flaps of tissue called leaflets that open and close like gates to control the flow of blood through your heart. Aortic stenosis is a build-up […]