Dr. KK Aggarwal

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about reducing the threat of mosquitoes. Dr. Aggarwal tells us that the Aedes mosquito grows in daytime. They are less on the floors but can be found on roof, in the water containers and the tanks.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk on whether there is any formula to treat dengue fever. Dr. Aggarwal states that there is a formula of 20 which is created by him to differentiate between a simple and severe dengue. He will also explain the formula of 20 in details. After confirming the hematological and biochemical findings by the formula of 20, it shows capillary leakage and signs of severe dengue.

Dr. Aggarwal further talks on when dengue is confirmed, immediately give the patient any fluids such as lemon water with salt and sugar or ORS water, etc. Give the patient 20ml/ kg of body weight and then reduce it to 10ml/kg of body weight. Continue giving the fluids till the patient passes urine and make sure that the patient passes urine every few hours for the next 48 hours. 

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about care to be taken against the dengue or mosquito menace. He says that we need to take care of all the mosquitoes which cause malaria, dengue, chikungunya, filariasis, etc. Dr. Aggarwal also states that the mosquito, their larva, should be searched everywhere, in each corner of the house, in the water tanks and in and around the house and should be destroyed.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain the chanting of Aum, AM, Amen, Amin, Khong scientifically, in this video. He explains that whenever we have physical pain, the body produces a sound which is a vowel A, E, I, O, U. He further says that there are studies available which shows that whenever we chant a vowel, body produces interleukin-2 which is 200 times stronger painkiller than aspirin. Also, when we weep, our body produces a sound which is known as nasal consonant which he explained by Dr. Aggarwal. Hence, in pain when we chant these seed mantras with a vowel and nasal consonant, these are physical and spiritual healers.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will explain how to manage a patient with dengue fever. In case of mild dengue, give 500 ml of fluids immediately and ask the patient to hydrate himself later. Dr. Aggarwal further says that check for the pulse whether it is dropped, hematocrit findings and platelets count. He will also explain when to transfuse platelet.

In case of severe dengue, 1500 ml fluids immediately followed by enough fluids to pass urine every few hours. If there is rapid fall of pulse with rise in hematocrit findings, low platelet levels without any bleeding does not require platelet transfusion.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk on whether every person with dengue requires admission. He says that there is no need for each patient to get admitted. Dengue is never serious in presence of fever. It becomes serious when fever is subsiding and the in next two days, leakage of plasma or capillary leakage can happen.

Intravascular dehydration takes place due to capillary leakage. Even if there is a rapid loss of platelets and rapid increase in haematocrit with no bleeding, no need of admission. Only in case of visible major bleeding, admission is required.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, talks about MDR TB as a public health emergency. He says that it is a medical emergency. The primary MDR nation-wide is 2 % and in Mumbai and nearby areas, it is more than 10%. In such scenario, health care workers and doctors are at risk. Dr. Aggarwal will explain the primary MDR TB. He will also discuss that Indian Medical Association is taking up the project to eradicate TB.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk on the exploitation of the medical interns. He discusses that the medical interns are not treated uniformly across the country. The stipend given to them is very less in spite of working day and night. 

Dr. Aggarwal urges that medical interns should be provided snacks, sleeping space, availability of electronic library and their stipend should not be less than Re. 30,000. He also suggests all medical colleges, hospitals and Medical Council of India and Ministry of Health to make the necessary arrangements and increase their stipend.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss whether doctors can sell medicines or no? He states that in one of the section of Medical Council of India, it is mentioned that it is not unethical for a physician to prescribe or supply drugs, remedies or appliances as long as there is no exploitation of the patient. If the patient doesn’t wants medicine from him, he cannot force the patient. Also, the doctor has to sell the drug at MRP and if it is cheap outside, then the doctor should allow him to buy it from outside. 

It is also mention that the doctor can arrange medicines for the patients and is duty bound to explain what medicines are been given to him.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, talks about euthanasia and what is the MCI stand on it. There is a section about euthanasia in Medical Council of India and it is unethical to practice in India. But in specific occasions, the question of withdrawing supporting devices to sustain cardiopulmonary function such as ventilators, oxygen therapy, etc. will be decided by a team of doctors of the patient. They will decide whether to withdraw these devices or not depending on the patient’s condition.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain why miss beats are a cause of concern. These are premature contractions or extra beats. One of the beat might be of lower strength and the next beat will be of higher strength and it feels as if a miss beat.

He further tells that if any miss beat comes with exertion then it might be a sign of underlying heart disease. Miss beats which comes on rest and disappears on exercise are to be ignored.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss which is more serious LBB or RBB. He explains that right bundle block (RBB) is not an emergency and can get investigated over a period of time. But left bundle block (LBB) is abnormal and needs investigation immediately. He further adds that not to ignore LBB in ECG as it could be an acute myocardial infarct. In some patients, LBB could be the only sign of myocardial infarction if the patient is symptomatic.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain cha cha, pa pa, ka ka test, in this video. He explains that these test are used in Neurology. If the 12th nerve is impaired then the patient wont be able to say cha cha, 7th nerve impairment then wont be able to say pa pa and 9th and 10th nerve impairment then patient won’t be able to say ka ka. Thus, Dr. Agarwal says that if a person can say cha cha, pa pa, ka ka, then most of his cranial nerves are normal.

This video talks about how to check cognitive functions by Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications. He explains that 5 things need to be checked:

1. Immediate memory: While talking suddenly divert the topic and ask him what they were talking about. 
2. Calculation: Ask him reverse calculations. A person with cognitive impairment won’t be able to do the calculations.
3. Language: Let the patient read or write something. He might not read or write correctly in case of cognitive impairment. 
4. Reasoning: Ask simple questions to check whether he can reason out or not or ask about relations, etc.
5. Disorientation: The patient with cognitive impairment will not know the directions of the familiar places. 

Dr. Aggarwal will explain these 5 points of cognitive impairment in patients and how to diagnose it.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk about whether doctors are charged under Section 269/270 of the Indian Penal Code. The 269 section explains the simple negligent act of doctors which can spread infections dangerous to life can be punished with imprisonment of 6 months or fine or both.

Dr. Aggarwal further describes how a doctors act be negligent. Also, section 270 explains any malignant act which anyone knows to spread infections dangerous to life can be punished with imprisonment or 2 years or fine or both.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk about Indian Medical Association (IMA) Khadi policy in this video. IMA is promoting khadi in routine by the doctors. Doctors should use more often khadi dresses or at least a khadi apron. Dr. Aggarwal further explains that the khadi is not only swadeshi but also last longer and is easy and is health friendly to use. He will further discuss the concept of launching khadi in the medical conference and the doctors attending will also wear khadi aprons.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss about the IMA non-violence policy. The policy states that IMA has a zero tolerance for patients or their relatives to indulge into violence. 

Dr. Aggarwal further states that doctors are protected by the various state laws. The patient doesn’t have any right of violence on doctors or medical establishments. He also states that non-violence approach should also be present in doctors also which is in terms of non-violence in mind, actions, thoughts and speech. Doctors need to follow the principle of humanity. Also, every doctor should be a role model to the society in terms of health care.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk whether non-medical persons can practice modern medicine after short-term bridge course. Modern medicine are not allowed to practice after short-term bridge course as they are scheduled drugs. These drugs needs to be monitored and they can have toxicity. He further says that any doctor who has just learned pharmacology during his MBBS, should not be allowed to prescribe medicines. He will further discuss about the internship in which the intern while prescribing drugs are monitored. Non-medical persons should not be allowed to practice medicine as it might cause harm to the society.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk whether doctors can be charged under IPC Section 308. Section 308 is an attempt to commit culpable homicide. It states that whoever does any act with such intention and under such circumstances that if it caused death, he would be guilty of culpable homicide and would be punished with imprisonment of 3 years or with fine or both. 

Dr. Aggarwal explains whether it has caused damage to the patient due to the doctor’s or administrator’s negligence then he can be charged under IPC Section 308. Also, each doctor should keep all the necessary facilities and equipment such as oxygen machine and cylinder, ambubag, resuscitation first aid kit etc.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss about what is an ideal bed occupancy rate? He states that the ideal bed occupancy rate should be less than 85%. More than 85%, would increase the risk of harm which includes hospital acquired infections like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and clostridium difficile. 

He further states that in any hospital if the occupancy rate is more than 85% then it is not an ideal hospital to get admitted. Many hospitals have 3 patients in one bed, the resources available are distributed to many more patients, and hence all patients suffer. So government should take the necessary step regarding the bed occupancy rate and send the patients to nearby panel hospitals and take care of their expenses.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, talk about ethics which are different for doctors and medical establishments. The medical establishments and doctors have different ethics. For example, doctors can’t advertise bit medical establishments can. Doctors are not allowed to give cuts/commission but establishments are doing so. Dr. Aggarwal further states that there should be a uniform code of ethics or non-doctors should not mange or control doctors.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk about the new medical emblem, in this video. A medical emblem which is 90% red sign, Dr written in it, has been designed by Indian Medical Association for doctors of modern medicine. A non-MBBS doctors cannot use it. All MBBS doctors should start using it, promote it and communicate to the public. This medical emblem can help public differentiate the modern doctors from non-doctors. The visiting cards, letterheads and clinics of the doctors should have this medical emblem.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss about patient-doctor relationship as a contract of service. He state that it is a contract of service. Whatever is agreed upon will be a legal liability on both doctor and a patient. Any breach of duty resulting into a damage will be liable for compensation. Dr. Aggarwal will also discuss certain points regarding the doctor-patient relationship.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk about the importance of the number 9 in medical practice. The number 9 is very important to doctors as for 9th of every month, pregnant women should be taken care for the next nine months and should check for 9 parameters of investigations. 

He further states that at 9th month of pregnancy, the paediatricians should be involved and educate them about breastfeeding especially in the first hours. Hence, he emphasizes that on 9th of every month, the doctors should take care of antenatal care to reduce maternal mortality and neonatal mortality in the country.

The video talks about Indian Medical Association (IMA) 950 campaign by Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications. It is a campaign in which the female to male ratio should be brought back to 950. This can be attained if female foeticide can be stopped and nobody indulges into it.

He also mentions that IMA has a zero tolerance to female foeticide. If any IMA member is found to do female sex determination or female foeticide, then IMA will terminate his membership from IMA and will file a complaint against Medical Council regarding that person.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk about IMA digital payment initiative, in this video. Every doctor in the country should be digital savvy and should accept only digital transaction while checking the patient. He further explains this information in on the Government of India website and can get details about it. Government of India is providing free software to the doctors where they can also link their bank accounts with it.  Doctors can also put credit card machines in their premises.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, talks about IMA Aao school chale program. IMA suggests that every doctor on 5th of every month should attend a school assembly. The doctor should ask for few minutes from the school principal and speak 10 points on a particular disease which is of a public health concern. Children are the brand ambassadors of the family. To prevent epidemics and public health concerns, health education of children is very necessary for betterment of society.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk on IMA PVPI helpline number. Every doctor in the country is supposed to have this helpline number: 9717776514, recorded on his phone. Whenever the doctor comes across any adverse reaction to a vaccine, drug, device, blood product or any herbal compound, it should be reported.

Dr. Aggarwal further informs that it is important to know whether these drugs are safe or not. It is mandatory for a surveillance program of the drug. If the doctor suspects any side effect of the drug, then he should call this number.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk about whether doctors should also get vaccinated or not. Doctors should also get vaccinated. Adult vaccination is necessary for health care workers. Doctors need to have annual flu vaccinations in the month of September – November. Also, pneumococcal vaccine is necessary to be given. Hepatitis B vaccine should be given three doses and thereafter every 5 years. Every 10 years, tetanus vaccination should be taken. 

Dr. Aggarwal also tells that all the doctors should be vaccinated for shingles which is an adult herpes zoster. All female doctors who are not married should be covered for rubella which can be troublesome during pregnancy after marriage.

This video talks on whether doctors should undergo annual health check-ups by Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications. It is very important for doctors should go annual health check-ups as they are more prone to infections than general public. They are more prone to heart attacks, paralysis, hypertension, diabetes, obesity etc. Also, they are more prone to addictions due to overwork and are stressed a lot. 

Dr. Aggarwal says that the health check-up should be extensive, every possible test should be done to avoid the future complications. Doctors should take care of their health as they care for the society.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk on whether doctors should pledge their organs. He says that unless the doctors pledge their organs, the public will not do so. We need to donate cornea, body organs and tissues in brain death. Doctors should promote donation of organs in the society. He further encourages doctors to pledge under the IMA scheme.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss the formula of 80 for lifestyle disorders. He says that if a person wants to live up to 80 years without any lifestyle disorders, then there are 80% chances to live till that age if the formula of 80 is followed everywhere.

He further will explain that the LDL cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, abdominal circumference, the heart rate and the lower blood pressure should be less than 80. Walk 80 minutes a day, brisk walk 80 minutes per week and walk at least 80 steps in a minute. Also, parasympathetic slower and deeper breathing 80 cycles in a day. He will also further speak on blood donation and how much one should spend time on themselves. Also, he will talk about certain medications and food habits.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk on whether there is a science behind chanting the word OM. He says that OM is no more a religious word, it has a medical significance too. He will explain that in pain, the patient makes sound which are vowels A, E, I, O, U.

Dr. Aggarwal will further discuss that the literature says that the chanting of the vowels produces interleukin 2 which is 200 times more potent than the painkiller aspirin. He will also discuss about nasal consonants which the patient generally use during weeping. Also, chanting OM is a physical mantra for body and spiritual relaxation.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk on whether Bhagvat Gita can be used as a counselling procedure. He says that it can be used for counselling as it is filled with complete counselling session also known as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). In mental conditions, there are multiple sessions of CBT done.

Dr. Aggarwal also relates the listening skills of the doctor to the Bhagvat Gita. He will further describe how each chapter is related to the metal conditions of the patient and how to manage it accordingly.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will scientifically explain Lord Ganesha apart from being a God. In modern medicine, whenever there is an obstacle, try to think big and different. The big ears symbolizes that listen to everybody. Also, categorize all information gathered into good and bad. Dr. Aggarwal will explain each feature of the Lord Ganesha with medical advice.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will scientifically describe Maa Saraswati goddess of education. He explain that God is within us and we generally try to possess the qualities of them. He will co-relate the strengths of the goddess with the education. Also, he will discuss each of her attire and how it denotes with the education and qualities of a good teacher.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will describe about Lord Krishna as a persons who is a leader par excellence. He describes these attributes with vastness, vigour and humility with the colours of Lord Krishna. If you have humility in you and have no ego within you, then all the impossible things are possible.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss whether it is right for hospital to admit two patients in one bed. No hospital should have bed occupancy of more than 85% and two patients in one bed are not allowed.

Dr. Aggarwal will further talk that this can lead to infections. The resources of the hospital such as doctors, nurses, drugs and other facilities are for the 85% occupancy. If the occupancy is more than all patients will suffer and are deprived of essential facilities.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk on whether a hospital can admit two patients in one bed. No hospital can admit two patients in one bed as the ratio of patients to doctor, nurses, drugs and other facilities is according to the 85% of bed occupancy. 

Dr. Aggarwal also discusses that the chances of hospital acquired infections are more if the bed occupancy is more than 85%. He further talks how it compromises the safety and quality of healthcare. He will also talk that the state should provide emergency bed to the public and if they can’t then there should be facility of transferring patient to the nearby hospital and the state government should take care of the expenses.

The video talks about whether it is right for doctors to be implicated under Section 308 by Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications.  The section states that whoever does any act which such intention by an act caused death and is guilty of culpable homicide will be punished by imprisonment of three years or fine or both. He will talk about two cases where doctors were punished under this section 308 in Gorakhpur.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk on how every case of encephalitis is treated. He explains that all patients of acute encephalitis syndrome who survives the first 24 hours then there are high chances of survival. He also tells that all encephalitis should be treated at least the ones which are treatable and are manageable. They should be treated with IV or oral antibiotics. 

Dr. Aggarwal will also talk about if the MRI shows changes of herpes simplex; they should be given intravenous antiviral acyclovir drugs. Also he will talk about how to investigate for scrub typhus encephalitis in all patients of encephalitis.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk about the IMA non- violence policy. He will explain that violence is hurting someone by thoughts, words and action. Indian Medical Association policy is a request to all the patients in the community not to indulge into violence if they are not satisfied with the treatment. 

Dr. Aggarwal will also highlight that non-violence should also be practiced among doctors. As doctors are role model in the society, they should practice medicine with humility with all their patients.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will explain why trans-fat is bad for the heart in this video. Transfat is any oil which is hydrogenated, liquid oil is solidified. Hydrogenated transfat increases LDL cholesterol which is bad for health and will decrease the HDL cholesterol. He will also discuss that pure ghee will not decrease HDL even if it increases LDL cholesterol. Transfat is bad and the meal should not have more half gram of transfat or it should be transfat free.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss the easiest way to remember balanced diet. He says that the easiest way to remember is to match all seven colours and six taste in diet every time you eat. He further explains that every colour is a vitamin and he will discuss the different colours of food items. Also, he will explain the six different tastes and their benefits. Thus, a balanced diet with moderation is very essential.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk on when is the tendency to eat extra calories in this video. The normal tendency to take extra calories is when the food is tasty, in a party, in a restaurant especially buffet where more intake of food is taken. In a party and restaurant, generally 500 calories are eaten in extra. Take a round at buffet or a party, and decide what to eat to avoid overeating.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk about the principles of heat it, boil it, cook it, peel it or forget it. Whenever you eat out and not sure about the food hygiene then follow this principle of heat it, boil it, cook it, peel it or forget it.

He further says that any food which is served hot will not have any infection, boil the liquid as it will be free from infection. Also, anything which is cooked freshly will be free from infection. And still you are not sure; eat frits which can be peeled such as orange or banana.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk whether wild animals get heart attacks or no. Wild animals do not get heart attacks but pet animals do get because they start living the lifestyle which human beings are living. Wild and jungle animals live according to the law of nature so they don’t get heart attacks. Dr. Aggarwal also says that heart attacks can be prevented if we live according to the law of nature. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables which is the law of nature and do not convert them to third or fourth generation.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss how to check whether an en elderly person is fit to drive. He will explain that tell the elderly person to bring a newspaper at a 14 inches apart or at arm’s length and ask him to read. If he can read then his near vision is normal and he is fit to drive the vehicle. He further states that this test is applicable for all ages.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will explain how to screen whether vision is normal for purpose of driving in this video. It is a simple test, go to a road and watch any car or vehicle standing 20 meters away. If you can read the car’s plate number from a distance of 20 meters, then your vision is normal for driving.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will explain how to test whether a person, especially an elderly, is fit to drive. It is a very simple test and any health worker can do it. Make the patient sit or stand near a chair and ask him to walk for ten feet and come back and sit in the chair again. The time taken should be less than 15 seconds. If the time taken is more than 15 seconds then his reflexes are slow and are not fit to drive the vehicle.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss about the optimal vitamin D levels in Indian population in this video. The vitamin D levels should be between 20 – 40 nanograms/decilitre. For healthy population, the levels should be more than 20 ng/dl. He tells us further than for elderly people or people who have bone disorder, the levels should be more than 30 ng/dl is required. He will further inform that having more than 40 ng/dl will give no advantage. And if the levels are less than 10 ng/dl, then immediate supplements are required.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss about the recommended vitamin D dose. The normal requirement is 600 – 1000 IU daily for no risk individuals under the age of 50 years of age. And in high risk group it should be 800 – 2000 IU daily. Indians fall in this high risk group and the recommended dose is 2000 IU per day or 60,000 IU per month. He will also explain whether larger doses have toxicity or no and levels less than 20 ng/dl requires immediate supplementation.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss about to treat or supplement vitamin D deficiency patients in this video. There are different protocols for the treatment. One of the protocols is that if the levels are less than 10 ng/dl then give 60 K IU of Vitamin D3 once in a week for 8 weeks followed by a maintenance therapy.  Dr. Aggarwal will also explain how much doses is required in obese and mal-absorption syndrome patients. The parenteral Vitamin D should not be the first line of treatment.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss how often should one get vitamin D levels checked. Unless there is obesity or mal-absorption syndrome or he is on anti-tubercular treatment or with symptoms of osteomalecia , then it should be checked. There is no need for monitoring unless the doctor feels that the levels are dropping and after 3-4 months the test can be done while on maintenance therapy.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss whether all patient require vitamin D level monitoring. It is recommended that all patients with liver disease should be checked for vitamin D deficiency. He further explains that if the level are less than 20, then they should be put on 2000 units per day for the next four months. After four months, maintenance doses are continued which is 1000 units per day. The liver disease patient have to continue vitamin D supplements for life long.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk on whether all patients with chronic kidney disease require vitamin D supplement. Every patient of chronic kidney disease needs a Vitamin D supplementation. 2000 units per day are the recommended as maintenance dose. If the levels of vitamin D are low than 20, then 60000 units per week for 8 weeks is recommended. Serum calcium levels should be monitored every three months. Maintenance dose of 60000 units per month should be continued.

The video talks about whether all patients with chronic kidney disease need to be checked for vitamin D deficiency by Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications. He confirms that all patients with chronic kidney disease should be checked for vitamin D levels. 

Dr. Aggarwal further states that if the patient cannot afford to do the test then directly put him on 60000 units of Vitamin D supplements per month. The patient should be checked for calcium levels every three months which is affordable by all patients.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk about vitamin D level in pregnancy. If the pregnant woman can afford then vitamin D test can be done but is not mandatory. Ideally after 12 weeks of pregnancy, the test can be done. Dr. Aggarwal will further discuss that supplementation should be started after 12 weeks of pregnancy and the dosage should be 1000 units per day. Dosage up to 5000 units is safe in pregnancy. Hence, supplementation of vitamin D is essential in all pregnant women after 12 weeks to avoid congenital vitamin D deficiency in children.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will explain when an asthmatic need admission in this video. If the asthmatic patient speaks full statement while suffering from the asthma since 2 days, then it is a mild asthma attack and requires OPD management. He explains in such mild cases no hospitalization is required. 

He further will explain that if an asthmatic person is speaking with broken sentences then he requires immediate admission for stabilization. If an asthmatic person is speaking in broken words then this is an emergency which requires oxygen and hospitalization. Ask the patient to reach the emergency department of the nearest hospital.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss when it is fit to travel. A six minute walk test is conducted to decide whether a person is fit to travel or not. Dr. Aggarwal explains that if a person is able to walk 200 metres in 6 minutes then he is fine and if he can walk more than 500 metres then he is fit. After the six minute walk test, if the oxygen saturation is less than 4, he is not fit and needs to get checked. 

Dr. Aggarwal also says that if the haemoglobin is less than 8.5 grams then the person may require supplemented oxygen during the air travel. Also, if the flight is more than 8 hours or is covering a distance of more than 500 kilometres, then he is likely to get a pulmonary embolism and a DVT. Such patients require a DVT prophylaxis and stand every few hours and need to be hydrated during the flight. 

The video will talk about the formula of two to classify the severity of asthma by Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications. If any asthmatic gets an more than two attacks of asthma at night in a month or more than two attacks of asthma during day time in a week or he finishes more than two canisters of asthma inhalers in a year then he needs persistent asthmatic treatment and inhaled corticosteroids. 

Dr. Aggarwal will also talk on how to decide whether canisters will last long. If two puffs twice a day are used then the canister will last for 30 days. Such patients who use two puffs twice a day have chronic persistent asthma and will require continued treatment of asthma with a maintenance therapy of corticosteroids.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss the formula of 20 minutes while working on computer. He explains that after working on the computer for 20 minutes, turn your head and look at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Also blink your eyes twice. In the next 20 minutes of time, get up and walk for 20 steps or look at a distance and exercise while stretching the back. This is the formula of 20 explained by Dr. Aggarwal to avoid fatigue of the eyes and body.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in- chief, IJCP Publications will talk on matter and energy. He will explain that at the level of quantum visit, all matter is nothing but energy. Human being is made up of matter and energy.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in- chief, IJCP Publications, will explain about bija sounds. Dr. Aggarwal explains that at the top of the mountain, the natural breeze has its natural sound which is called as bija sounds. These sounds are healing sounds and are in the form of waves. He will further explain how wave energy synchronizes with human body which is also a form of energy.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in- chief, IJCP Publications, will talk about automatic external defibrillator (AED). He will explain that at the top of the mountains, people are likely to get angina or cardiac arrest. Hence it is important to know CPR and the AED machine is placed at the mountain place to avoid any emergencies.

The video talks about clouds consciousness by Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in- chief, IJCP Publications. He will explain our consciousness is covered by mind-intellect-ego. And the cloud is like a sympathetic state of mind and to go to parasympathetic state of mind, a person has to learn how to concentrate which can be learned by the art of meditation.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will talk on fight for one voice in this video. He discusses that if IMA has to progress, then there should be a uniform code of conduct among the doctors, pharmaceutical industry and the medical establishments. If the patients are managed by non-doctors having a different code of conduct then it will be very difficult to provide service in the community.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will discuss about rise and shine regarding IMA. He explains that to have unity, one voice is needed. A single code of contact between the doctors, the medical establishments and the pharmaceutical group is required.

The video talks about Shruti vs Smriti in Vedas by Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications. Shruti is the original knowledge about self and smriti is the interpretation of that. He will further explain these in Vedas. During olden times, the stories of Vedic knowledge were spread in the form of songs and stories. These stories are known as purans. There are lots of purans. In today’s world, the original articles are Shruti’s and the review articles are Smriti’s.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will discuss about faith. He will explain about faith in modern medicine known as Qualia. Qualia is a subjective experiences which are stored in the universe. There are multiple experiences stored in one area. Dr. Aggarwal will explain this concept with examples. All the experiences of our five senses are also stored in any area or shrine, or church or masjid or temple.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will explain the state of consciousness in this video. There are four state of consciousness: two are parasympathetic and other two are sympathetic. He will further discuss the two sympathetic states which are awake and dream state. He will also discuss the parasympathetic states which are deep sleep and meditation state. He will explain these along with the modern medicine too.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will talk about Dawn & Durable Protest. He will talk about inter ministerial demands to be accepted by the government. The Ministry of Health in PCNPCDT should accept the amendments suggested. He will further highlight the point as to why inter ministerial committee should be formed and amendments are necessary and government should look into this matter and if not, then they would protest against it.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will discuss whether doctors should spend one year in learning or not. He answers saying yes, doctors should spend one year in learning to practice strict discipline with faith and should also practice self learning.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will discuss about how the actions of three monkeys are related to spiritual health. He further talks that in Upanishads, it is mentioned that see, listen and speak auspicious. Hence, the three monkeys of Mahatma Gandhi are originated from the Upanishads.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will talk about never to go empty hand in this video. He explains that you should not go empty handed when you are visiting a king, a physician or a teacher. It implies that medical knowledge, education is not free. Even the higher authority demands taxes from the society.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will talk about the sound of nature. He will discuss about bringing back the natural sound of nature, birds. He further explains that if we sit under a tree and be in nature, lot of meditative thoughts come and can benefit us. He tells us if we want to learn something, we should explore nature, spend time and lots of creativity will develop in us.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will talk on parasympathetic standpoint regarding universe in this video. In parasympathetic state there is stillness and will discuss it with example.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will discuss the sympathetic viewpoint regarding universe. He will explain that how to be in touch with your consciousness. The sympathetic thoughts are generally desires, likings, etc. and are same every day. He will also explain that sympathetic state of mind. Sympathetic to parasympathetic state can happen in deep sleep or in a state of meditation.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will discuss live after life in this video. He will speak about doing good karmas so that people should remember us after death also. He will also speak of donating organs which denotes of staying alive in someone else’s life.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will talk about natural bija sounds. The sound produced by nature is known as bija sounds. Waterfalls and mountains produce natural sounds. He will explain that in scientific language, chanting of a vowel produces interleukin 2 which is a physical and spiritual healer. The sounds of nature are healing sounds.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will discuss about Isha Upanishad and health in this video. He explains that God is everywhere in every living being. Also he tells us that be contented with whatever you have and do not have an eye on money of others. Also do not have the desire of taking money of others. This concept is in every religion. It also reflects that if money is earned in an unrighteous way then it is not going to last for more than 8 years.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications will explain the concept of tortoise and art of withdrawing. He explains that as the sun rays expand in the day time and withdraw themselves in the night. Similarly, the tortoise also withdraws in this manner. He further explains that think differently like a fish but learn to withdraw like a tortoise. To be successful in life we need to withdraw our senses and live a disciplined life.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will discuss about four types of yugs in this video. There are four yugs: Satyug, tretayug, dhawparjug and kalyug. If you have all four yugs then you are satapyogi. He will also explain each yug in details.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will talk about violence on doctors in Bangladesh. There are lot of incidences of violence happening in Bangladesh. The reasons are that patient are not satisfied and they have grievances that doctors should cure the patients at any cost. The medical association in working on these issues to prevent violence on doctors.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will discuss on the topic of violence on doctors in Pakistan in this video. In Pakistan, there are lots of problem regarding the violence on doctors and paramedics. He will talk about the doctor-patient relation. Patients feel that doctors are negligent towards them and then they generally start destroying the hospital.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will talk on the topic of happiness in our hand. Happiness is in our hand. Only 10% of happiness is not in our hand. In 45% of situation, we use our actions of our choice for happiness. In other 45% of our happiness depends on our past experiences. Dr. Aggarwal will further explain that based on our past experiences we can modify our actions.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications, will explain the meaning of doctor in this video. Doctors are considered next to god in India. The two characteristics of medical profession are welfare of all and no harm to be done to anyone. Doctors take the oath to help everyone, community and the whole humanity to take away the sufferings. He will further explain that no doctor should harm the patient and use his knowledge for the betterment of the community.

The video talks about the sacrificing life by Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications. He will explain the philosophy behind the ‘bali’ which means sacrificing life. Animals are generally sacrificed for certain desires. In olden days, which ever animal you sacrifice that property of that animal is within you. There is upper brain and lower brain, the lower brain has animal kind behavior and we need to sacrifice that. It shouldn’t be actually sacrificing some animal.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications. Will discuss why sati was prevalent in our country. The whole sati concept was based on advait philosophy. After the death of the husband, the wife has to burn her sexual desires. Burning of sexual desires in mythology is depicted as burning fire. The women has to burn herself to the fire of knowledge and shift her sexual energy into the spiritual energy.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications will explain the science behind "Amarnath Ki Yatra" in this video. He will explain the first you let go your sexual and non-sexual desires, then you let go your expectations, then let go your ego and then your attachments towards your family and then let go your worldly desires. After this, you are in deep meditation shifting from parasympathetic to sympathetic mode.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications will talk on why the doors of a temple always of a smaller height. You need to bend yourself before entering a temple. This is the fundamental principle of advait philosophy, spirituality and shifting oneself from parasympathetic to sympathetic mode.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications will explain the meaning of lotus in mythology in this video. In advait philosophy, lotus basically means detached attachment. It means you are attached till the person, material, situation etc. is with you and you are detached when you are separated from it. A doctor has to have the quality of detached attachment.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications will talk about the lesson learned from "Maa Saraswati". In advait philosophy, it is considered that God is within me which means "Maa Saraswati" is within me. It depicts that she will look after the weaker child first as a mother, white colour saree means education should be based on truth. He will further explain each aspects related to present age.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications will describe the importance of puffed rice in mythology in this video. Puffed rice has low glycemic index, more volume, hence better than regular rice. In advait philosophy, puffed rice means your desires are fulfilled. He will give examples from mythology and explain the concept in details.

The video will talk about the science behind 100 monkey effect phenomena by Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications. A public awareness is created by the concept of viral which is called critical mass. When critical mass is achieved any fact can become viral and start spreading in the society. The critical mass is originated from 100 monkey phenomena. He will further explain this concept in details.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications will talk about the science behind "Mahamrityunjaya Mantra" or "Gayatri Mantra". He will explain the science behind these mantras. In times of difficulties, we need to look out for options and think differently and your mind will give you multiple options.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief, IJCP Publications will talk on the topic of the bull whenever you visit the temple and the science behind it in this video. The bull depicts the sexual desires. When you go to the temple for relaxation, the bull or nandi has to be kept outside which means our sexual desires has to be kept outside the temple before entering it.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss if there is any alternative definition for YOGA in modern medicine

In modern medicine, Yoga can be described as a journey from sympathetic to parasympathetic mode. There are two systems in our body, sympathetic and parasympathetic. Sympathetic symbolizes wear and tear and parasympathetic symbolizes healing. 

Dr. Aggarwal explains that when we try to shift ourselves acutely or chronically and try to live a parasympathetic lifestyle, this is known as YOGA.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss whether various systems of medicine can be described in one language

Yes, we can describe various systems of medicine in one language. The whole universe is made up of 5 elements: air, space, fire, water and earth. Dr. Aggarwal will explain how these five elements are used in different system of medicines such as Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, etc. All these systems of medicines act at different levels. They can be combined and worked together if we understand the whole system of medicine.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications will discuss about this topic.

Yes, the genesis of anger can be explained by modern medicine. It is very important to understand the thought process. Thoughts arises from nothing which is a space where thoughts comes as a wave and these thoughts are analysed in the mind by the intellect.

Dr. Aggarwal further discusses that the thoughts are re-analysed by ego and personalised based on past or new experiences. After the thoughts are personalised, the brain sends signals for hands and legs to take action. He will explain the cycle of action-memory-desires and when desires are not fulfilled, it leads to anger. He will also explain different types of anger and their end results.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will discuss whether the saying, I am the Best should be interpreted as EGO or a spiritual statement

Dr. Aggarwal tells us it can be both. If we are saying that I am the best with a pride to defame someone than it is ego. And if the internal feeling is of I am the best then it is denoted as spiritual. The term generally means a belief within your conscience. He will explain this statement with examples. We should have faith in ourselves and never to suppress out inherent qualities.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Padma Shri Awardee, Editor-in-chief IJCP Publications, will talk about the most commonly asked question on how to choose affordable drugs 70% of the cost of treatment is on drugs. Two types of drugs are present in the market: patented and generic. He will explain these two class of drugs.

Dr. K K Aggarwal will also discuss the problems of the healthcare costs and how to decide in choosing an affordable drug. Generic drugs in India are available at three different prices by the same company, same molecule same quality and same manufacturing cost. It can be sold in the name of generic-generic, trade-generic or branded-generic. He will also explain these different types of generic drugs.

Dr. KK Aggarwal will also discuss about NLEM (National List of Essential Medicines) and non - NLEM drugs.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss whether heart patients take folic acid supplementation. In India, generally folic acid deficiency is very common as there is no mechanism for food fortification. If the patient is at risk of stroke then folic acid supplementation should be given everyday. He will further explain which vitamins are essential.

The video talks about mild acidity and its management by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. In gastro-enteral reflux disease or GERD, there are two types of gastritis: erosive and non-erosive gastritis. Accordingly to the clinical presentation, Dr. Aggarwal will discuss the medications to treat the condition.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk whether hepatitis C is curable or not. He confirms that hepatitis C is curable unlike HIV and hepatitis B. it requires a long term management. He will discuss the medication given in Hepatitis C positive patients in details. The treatment is given for three months and the patient should avoid alcohol. He should be also treated for fatty liver and insulin resistance.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain about folic acid deficiency. He confirms that the folic acid deficiency can be over weeks and months. The body stores only 5 to 10 mg of folic acid and the daily requirement of folic acid is 400 mcg. He will discuss a formula for folic acid deficiency: 200 mcg or 2 mg is equivalent to 400 mcg received from food. Oral supplements can treat folic acid deficiency quickly.

The video will discuss about whether a person with acute appendicitis can have normal appendix during surgery by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. In 15% of the cases, the appendix can look normal during surgery. Surgery can be done with a suspicion of appendicitis or the appendix can have a microscopic inflammation which can be detected with histopathology. He will also explain the protocol to be followed before appendectomy.

The video will explain about AHI by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. Apnea–Hypopnea Index is measured to indicate the severity of sleep apnea. He will explain the parameters of the study and the values according to the saturation levels. If AHI is more than 5 and is symptomatic then he needs treatment. And if the AHI is more than 15, then he needs treatment.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about acute uncomplicated cystitis in this video. Dr. Aggarwal says that the current recommendations is nitrofurantoin three times a day for 5 days or trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole twice a day for 3 days. Phosphomycin single dose is reserved for patients who cannot tolerate nitrofurantoin or Septran group of drugs.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the checklist of emergency management in a patient with stroke in this video. Aspirin should be started within 48 hours, DVT prophylaxis, and start statins as early as possible. Within 1 hour TPA is given. Dr. Aggarwal will further talk about the time limit and what should be done within 24 hours. He will also talk about the parameters which are needed to be stabilized.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about the acute appendicitis and its management in this video. Patient with acute appendicitis should be operated within 12 hours. He will further explain that any surgery done after 48 hours has surgical related infections. In non-perforated, uncomplicated, acute simple appendicitis should be operated in less than 12 hours.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the situations of carbon monoxide poisoning and when is the patient shifted to hyperbaric oxygen. Carbon monoxide poisoning is generally lethal but there are times where they are survived and have end organ ischemia, severe metabolic acidosis, overt respiratory failure, etc. In all these situations, hyperbaric oxygen is necessary.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain overnight pulse oximetry in details in this video. Many a times, the patient’s overnight oxygen desaturation needs to be checked. It is generally done in patients with asthma, sleep apnea, COPD, heart failure, etc. and check for more than 4% desaturation. If the patient has more than 10 levels of desaturation levels in an hour then it is a positive desaturation index.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about whether in a patient with paralysis, they should treat the acute rise in blood pressure. If the doctor is contemplating in giving TPA, then keep the systolic blood pressure below 165 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure below 110 mmHg. He will further state that the blood pressure should be kept below 180/105 mmHg. He will also discuss the treatment or management if no TPA is given and the patient is on conservative treatment.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain about oxygen desaturation index. The oxygen desaturation index (ODI) i s typically measured as part of standard sleep studies, such as a diagnostic polysomnogram. It is done in person’s with heavy snoring with sleep obstructive apnea. It is in how many hours the person develops a oxygen desaturation level of more than 4 %. He will further explain the evaluation of such patients.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain in details about obstructive sleep apnea in this video. It means the patient has snoring and with it he also has episodes of apnea spells. The person’s respiration stops during sleep and can be checked by a sleep study. Dr. Aggarwal will further explain the parameters of sleep apnea tests and the abnormal values.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will tell which patients need oxygen during air travel in this video. If the patient’s SPO2 level is more than 95% then he is fit for air travel and can travel without the oxygen requirement. If the SPO2 level is less than 92% then oxygen is needed during air travel. He will further talk about 6 minute walk test.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss the levels at which oxygen is started. He says that this question is asked by nurses or junior doctors whether each patient has to be started oxygen when admitted in the hospital. The indication for oxygen is when the SPO2 level is less than 88%. SPO2 level is abnormal if it is less than 95%.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the evaluation in a patient with COPD. He says that in every patient of asthma or COPD, they are made to walk for 6 minutes and measure the distance travelled during these 6 minutes. The baseline SPO2 levels are checked along with before and after walking. If the SPO2 levels falls more than 4%, then he is not stable.

The video will discuss whether women get heart attack by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. He says that in India, women are getting heart attack before menopause. Deaths due to heart disease is more than breast cancer in women. Heart attack symptoms in women maybe atypical and not classical chest pain symptoms. Angioplasty is delayed as there women do not go for check up in the hospital. Heart awareness should be done in women.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss the components of informed consent in this video. Informed consent means in details a doctor has informed the patient about the procedure, benefits of the particular procedure and the likelihood of success. The doctor should also discuss about the complications of the procedure and the necessary steps which would be taken.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about spontaneous remission in vitiligo. He says that vitiligo has a spontaneous remission. In almost 70 – 80% of vitiligo patients, the disease starts before the age of 30 and it is a chronic relapsing disease. In 20% of cases there is a spontaneous remission.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain about FAST acronym in this video. FAST is an acronym for early diagnosis of stroke or paralysis. F means facial dropping, A means weakness of the upper or lower arm, S means speech difficulty and T means time denoting how long these symptoms were present. If these symptoms are present for an hour and a clot dissolving medicine is given immediately then stroke can be reversed. This period is known as the golden hour. He will further talk about the second window period which is of 4.5 hours in which the TPA or clot dissolving medicine should be given.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about consent and who can take it. The consent taken cannot be delegated to the other staff, physicians or any other junior doctors. It has to be taken by the treating or operating doctor as he is authorized for it. He will talk about a case which was in favor of the patient.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the gall bladder surgery in a patient with acute cholecystitis in this video. If a patient has an acute cholecystitis or gangrenous cholecystitis, then laparoscopically gall bladder should be removed within 72 hours. An after 72 hours, an open laparoscopy operation should be done. If the patient has a comorbid condition, then it is better to wait and operate after 6-8 weeks of stabilization.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about the cholesterol results from different laboratories. He says that cholesterol test can vary from lab to lab, time to time and in summer and winter. It can vary upto 14% in different laboratories. Also, 4-14% variation can be due to fever, stress, etc. he will further discuss about the different components of cholesterol tests.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk whether heart patients can take Viagra drugs in this video. All heart, diabetic, high cholesterol patients can take Viagra like drugs. Even patients after angioplasty and bypass surgery can take these drugs. These patients can enjoy their normal marital relationship. Before taking these drugs, these patients should consult their cardiologists or physicians.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain about vedic bath. During vedic period, it was said bath should be taken with water, milk, yogurt, ghee, honey and sugar. After having bath with lukewarm water, apply a series of natural compounds such as yogurt, milk, ghee, honey and sugar. He wwill explain the importance of each components. He will also explain the difference between modern bath with vedic bath.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about smoking and elective surgery. He says that you need to stop smoking 6 to 8 weeks before the surgery for the benefits. If you smoke till the date of surgery, then it can result in chest infections, complications, etc.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss whether all asthmatics should be given flu vaccines in this video. He confirms that they should be given flu vaccines. Children more than 4 years have recurrent wheezing and along with children, adults and geriatrics age group should be given flu vaccine annually just before the season of flu. He will also inform that it is given in diabetics, heart patients and COPD patients. 

The video talks whether Zika cases has been seen or observed in India by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. He says that many cases were proved to be existing in India last year. Hence, he urges all doctors in the country, if they find any low grade fever associated with macular popular rash, pain in small joints of the hand and non-purulent conjunctivitis, then they should suspect Zika virus and immediately inform the public health authority.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about whether ebola can be treated as category 1 bioterror agent in this video. The UN, WHO, and the International experts have declared that Ebola is category 1 bioterror agent. It is the most virulent infection in the body, presenting like an ordinary fever and rapidly developing unexplained nausea, vomiting and hemorrhage leading to severe dehydration, loss of fluids, multi-organ failure and death. He will further discuss the diagnosis of Ebola.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about any association between smoking and inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammatory bowel disease is also known as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Smokers are more prone to Crohn’s disease and have more chances of relapse. Hence, Crohn’s disease patients should quit smoking. In ulcerative colitis, transdermal nicotine patch is used for treatment in relapse or reoccurrence.

The video talks about the golden period in stroke by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. The golden period of stroke is the 90 days in which there is maximum recovery of the patient. The patients should do everything possible to have fastest recovery in this 90 days period whether from medicines or rehabilitation.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk regarding better sleep and is there a need for a zero watt red bulb in this video. There are two type of light: blue and red light. Blue lights are of day time light such as, TV, computer, cameras, etc. these lights improves mood and reaction time. Blue light affects sleep. If you need light while sleeping, then a zero watt light can be used as it will not affect the circadian rhythm and not affect you sleep.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about cutting hair with a razor before any surgery in this video. He says that we should not cut hair with razor as it can cause micro-injuries or micro-abrasions and has more chances of surgical site infections. Clippers or depilatory creams or hair removing creams can be used to remove hair.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about the screening of patients for colorectal cancer. It is a fact that colorectal cancer up to the age of 40 years is uncommon. After the age of 40 years, everyone needs screening. It takes almost 10 years for a colorectal cancer to develop. He will describe how it starts from a polyp and goes on increasing and becomes malignant.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about the classification and treatment of clostridium difficile infection. It is a hospital acquired infection also seen in community acquired infections. It can be non-severe, severe or fulminant. Dr. Aggarwal will further explain each type in details. Patients with clostridium difficile requires immediate antibiotic treatment. The preventive measure for this infection is hand wash with soap whenever possible.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about the classification of asthma without any investigative tools in this video. He will explain that we can diagnose the severity of asthma patient on phone by asking him to speak. If the patient can speak the whole sentence, then it’s a mild asthma. If the patient breaks his sentence into two or three, then it’s a moderate asthma. And if the patient breaks a sentence in every word, then it’s a severe asthma.

The video describes about the chest pain which are not related to heart pain by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. Any chest pain which can be localized by a finger cannot be a heart pain. Heart pain is diffuse and the patient will show with a whole palm the area which is having discomfort. Also, he will further explain that any pain lasting less than 30 sec is not a heart pain.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk on the topic whether smelly urine is a sign of diabetes in this video. Smelly concentrated urine can be a sign of diabetes in people whose urine was not smelly earlier. Any abnormal sign or smell should be evaluated for diabetes.

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In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain how geriatric practice is different. A checklist is needed for geriatric practice. Geriatric group takes polypharmacy including herbal medicines. They have a tendency to fall so it is necessary to prevent fall in them. Also, we need to check for gait stability, vision disorder, deafness, co-ordination in their walk. The doctor should also check for their cognitive function, dementia, depression, etc. According to the comorbidities of the patient, the treatment should be initiated.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about the investigations related to cognitive function in this video. There are five tests to diagnose cognitive function. Immediate memory – while talking suddenly divert the patient, the patient will forget about the talking. In this, there can be impairment of naming objects or names. Also ask about calculation, they might forget the calculation. Ask for near or far distinguishing object. Also, patient with cognitive impairment cannot reason out and might have impaired language.

The video talks about affordable health care by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. It is the safe and quality assessable health care which is accountable and available to everyone with value for money. Affordable health care is both for masses and classes. Dr. Aggarwal will further explain these with examples.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain PSA velocity in this video. It is the change in the PSA level over one year. Rapid and aggressive rise in PSA levels may indicate cancer. He will also explain the values of PSA and its significance. He will talk about the cutoff levels of PSA velocity too.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the residual urine during ultrasound of a prostate. Whenever a patient show prostatic symptoms, then residual urine is checked before and after full voiding. If the urine retained is less than 25% of the pre-void volume, don not get concerned. Only more than 25% volume of residual urine needs treatment.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about how many organs and tissues can be donated by a person in this video. A living person can donate kidney, liver and a brain dead person can donate heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, pancreas, intestines and thymus. Apart from this, a person can donate bones, tendons, cornea, skin, heart valves, veins and nerves too.

The video will discuss about the takayasu disease by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. It is a rare autoimmune disorder which is dominant in women in between 10-40 years of age. This is a chronic autoimmune disease which can be managed well with steroids. Investigations including ESR and CRP are done regularly and treatment is initiated. He will further explain the symptoms and diagnostic evaluation of this disease.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss whether all patients with a cyanotic or cyanotic heart disease needs infective endocarditis prophylaxis. All patients with cyanotic congenital heart disease which are unrepaired needs infective endocarditis prophylaxis. He will also discuss the conditions of repaired congenital heart disease which needs prophylaxis.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk on whether patients with complex cyanotic congenital heart disease should be started with prophylaxis for infective endocarditis in this video. All unrepaired cyanotic congenital heart disease as well as repaired congenital heart disease with residual shunts or valvular regurgitation at the site or adjacent to the site of prosthetic device, etc. needs prophylaxis for infective endocarditis.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain about stable coronary artery disease. In stable coronary artery disease, the symptoms are predictable and producible. Predictable symptoms means walking a particular distance might precipitate angina symptoms and on rest the symptoms disappear. If the patient is asymptomatic, the next step is thread mill test or stress test. He further says that if patient is stable and has no symptoms then medical management can be continued.

The video will discuss about persistent tachycardia by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. Persistent tachycardia means a heart rate of more than 100 per minute at the time of presentation or more than 90 per minute in the last 24 hours. Anemia can cause tachycardia which is reversible. Also, check for thyroid disorders, angina and diabetes. Dr. Aggarwal will also talk about inappropriate sinus tachycardia which is more than 100 per minute.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss the prognosis of Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection in this video. He will discuss a case of a six month old baby who was diagnosed with mix TAPVC with enlargement of right atrium and right ventricle. He further says that early surgery is needed for such babies so that they can live a normal life.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about a patient who is suffering from rheumatic heart disease, mitral stenosis and tricuspid regurgitation in this video. He further says that rheumatic heart disease is not progressive after the age of 35 years. E will explain the symptoms of rheumatic heart disease and mitral stenosis along with other underlying possible causes. In such patients, pulmonary artery pressure should be controlled.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain about critical congenital heart disease. He says that 1% of the new born children born suffer from congenital heart disease and 25% of them may have critical congenital heart disease. Critical congenital heart disease generally requires catherter based intervention or surgery within one year of life. He will further tell that 70% of such babies can be diagnosed on day one but remaining 30% cannot be diagnosed.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about the types of ASD which requires surgical intervention in this video. He says that all types of primary ASDs need surgical intervention. He will further explain the types too. If the ASD is secondary, consider the option of device closure or surgical closure. But in primary ASDs, surgery is only the option.

The video will talk about the follow up of a patient with mitral stenosis by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. In the mitral valve stenosis, if the area is more than 1.5 cm2 and the patient is asymptomatic then a follow-up is needed every 3-5 years. If the valve area is between 1-1.5 cm2 then follow up every 1 -2 years. If the mitral valve is less than 1 cm2 then follow up annually.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about the influenza or flu and how to diagnose it. Cough and cold with fever is known as influenza or flu. Cold and cough without fever is an allergic condition. Sore throat with fever and no cold and cough is bacterial sore throat which needs antibiotic management. The simple way to remember flu is no fever no flu.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk on the topic of heart attack from the flu in this video. In the first week of developing flu, the chance of having an acute heart attack is significantly high in all heart and diabetic patients. Such patients should be immediately treated with antiviral medications. He will also talk about this evidence published in a recent study.

The video will discuss about a patient with normal CRP having high ESR by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. He confirms that high ESR can be present with normal CRP levels. Generally, in inflammatory process both the values are increased. In monoclonal immunoglobulin, there is increase in ESR level but CRP levels are normal. A positive CRP indicates a secondary infection.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks will explain about the non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV). Nowadays, patients are put on the non-invasive positive pressure ventilation unless indicated otherwise. All patients with cardiogenic pulmonary edema or type 2 respiratory failure, the NPPV is sufficient unless they have altered mental status, abundant secretions or unexplained vomiting. Almost 60- 90 % of the cases can be managed by non-invasive ventilation procedure.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about increase if ESR values in this video. In India, increased ESR can indicate TB. When there is active tuberculosis, ESR can be more than 100. High ESR can also be seen in thyroiditis. Also headache or pain in temporal artery or temporal arteritis can have high ESR of 1400 and also internal malignancy can have ESR more than 100.

This video will explain about preventing medical errors by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. Doctors have to take care regarding wrong medications, wrong dose, or given in a wrong place. Dr. Aggarwal will give few tips to avoid these errors. Never give telephonic orders. Always write 0.4 instead of .4 and if it is 4 write 4 instead of 4.0 to avoid errors regarding dosing. He will further explain more tips giving examples.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain the causes of SGOT and SGPT indicator increase in this video. Viral hepatitis can lead to SGOT and SGPT levels to increase above 1000. Also, in dengue hepatitis, the levels can increase. The most common infection is viral hepatitis A or E in which the levels are elevated. He will also discuss about ischemic hepatitis and the levels in this condition.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss the prognostic tests to diagnose sepsis. CRP and ESR levels indicate the severity of inflammatory process but are not specific to any particular disease. Procalcitonin levels may indicate inflammatory or inflammatory infections or neoplasia. If CRP is negative then high sensitivity CRP is done. He will discuss the values of these parameters which are normal or abnormal.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss the normal CRP levels in this video. When CRP is negative then a high sensitivity CRP test is advised. CRP levels can vary according to age, sex and races. There are formulas to calculate the levels. It is general age divided by 50 in males. In females, it is age divided by 50 plus 0.6. The normal value of CRP is less than 0.3 gram/dl is normal and more than 1 means inflammation. In between 0.3 to 1 is low grade inflammation.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss whether all CKD patients be given iron. Many of CKD patients are on erythropoiesis stimulating agents as they might be suffering from iron deficiency anemia and respond to IV iron. Two tests are done in these patients: serum ferritin and transferrin saturation. He will explain the values and their indication.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the missed beat in this video. Occasional missed beat can be normal. Those miss beats which disappear on walking and exercising are normal and those which appear on exercise are abnormal. Such abnormal beats need evaluation.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about the role of levamisole in steroid dependent and frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome. Levamisole is good in children with relapsing nephrotic syndrome according to one study. Instead of long term steroids, they can be given levamisole therapy. Also, he will further state that less relapse are seen with levamisole as compared to steroids.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss the association between work stress in heart disease and diabetes patients. Stress is directly linked as a risk factor in heart disease and diabetes patients. Work stress is basically a high demand of work with little or no responsibility. Work stress leads to depression, increase in sugars, hypertension, atherosclerosis, etc. Whenever there is stress, act and don’t react to avoid further complications.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk on the topic of whether family history has a risk of developing heart disease in their offspring’s in this video.  If there is a strong family history of heart problems in any person then he is prone to develop it. But if the risk factors are known, then it can be reduced by taking proper care. Risk factors such as obesity, high cholesterol should be managed with lifestyle modifications. Also, quitting smoking and reducing alcohol can also benefit.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about any new drug treatment for influenza. Research is going on for one day pill for influenza. Generally, influenza medicine is given within 48 hours for 3 days twice daily. Certain medicines are approved in Japan and USA for influenza. He will further discuss that Indian pharmaceutical should seek approval for such medicines in India.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss the treatment options available for patients with brain tumor recurrence in this video. In a study, it is shown that genetically polio virus can be a useful drug in the treatment of grade 4 brain tumor. The study results showed that 21% showed regression of the tumor. Hence, genetically modified polio drug can be a future anti-cancer drug.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the prevention of rheumatic fever. With each episode of rheumatic fever, rheumatic heart disease becomes more serious. Prevention of streptococcal sore throat is necessary. Hence, prophylaxis is very necessary for such infection with penicillin or azithromycin or the protocol which is mentioned regarding the streptococcal sore throat infection.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss the penicillin prophylaxis for treatment of rheumatic fever. The prophylaxis of penicillin depends on the risk of severity and recurrence of rheumatic fever. Simple rheumatic fever with no carditis can be given prophylaxis for 5 years or till the age of 21 years whichever is longer. Rheumatic fever with carditis can be given for 10 years. He will further explain the treatment if there is residual lesion with rheumatic fever.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss whether marijuana can be used as a drug in epilepsy in this video. Researches are going on and the USFDA has approved the first marijuana based drug for resistant epilepsy. Some Ayurvedic physicians do use marijuana for treating various neurological disorders.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk on the topic of congenital heart disease in this video. He will discuss about a patient’s case who is of 9 years and has a ASD of 4.1 mm, ejection fraction is normal, aortic regurgitation is significant. Outlet muscular VSD should be given a chance to close on its own or spontaneously or else surgery is advised

The video will discuss the double valve replacement and aortic valve replacement with mitral valve repair by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. According to literature, single valve replacement is always better than double valve replacement. In severe cases, double valve replacement can be done but always try to salvage one valve.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks will discuss whether dabigatran can be prescribed in patients with atrial fibrillation in this video. Dabigatran should not be used in mechanical prosthetic heart valve. Warfarin is given in such patients and INR has to be maintained above 3. He will further explain the complications also.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain about large ASD. A small ASD of less than 6mm can wait for 5 years for its spontaneous closure. Moderate ASD is 6-8 mm in diameter and large ASD is more than 8 mm in diameter. Large ASD usually requires correction as it will not close spontaneously.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss the best treatment for LAD Blockage 80-90% in this video. LAD Blockage patients can undergo stenting. If the patient is stable, then can undergo a medical management trial. After medical treatment, then can be evaluated further according to the patient’s condition.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about tachycardia. Inappropriate tachycardia is more than 90 beats per minute. Investigate for anaemia and thyroid disorders. If anaemic, then correct the patient’s haemoglobin levels. After correction of anaemia still the patient has tachycardia, then start with short term betablockers to avoid increase in blood pressure.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the duration of dual antiplatelet therapy given after LAD stenting. Most of such patients are put on the combination of clopidogrel and aspirin during stenting. The dual antiplatelet drug should be re-evaluated every six months. After six months, if the patient is at low risk of bleeding and has tolerated the medicine then should be continued for more 18 months. After this, only aspirin can be continued.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk on the topic of a blocked artery in this video. If the patient is asymptomatic, then can be put on medical management and lifestyle modifications such as reducing weight, exercise, control of blood pressure and sugar levels. If the patient is symptomatic, then a bypass surgery is indicated.

This video will explain collateral circulation by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. Anastomotic channels, also known as collateral vessels can develop in the heart as an adaptation to ischemia. When there is insufficiency of blood flow, the body might try to develop collaterals in the coronary circulation. They serve as conduits which bridges severe stenosis. There are two classes of collaterals: capillary and coronary. Dr. Aggarwal will describe in details both these collaterals.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain about interatrial septal aneurysm in this video. It is the mobile interatrial septal tissue in the region of fossa ovalis with excursion of 10-15mm during cardio-respiratory cycle. If the atrial septal is mobile and excursion is more than 10-15mm then it is called as an aneurysm of the interatrial septum. He will further discuss about the types also.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about progressive and non-progressive coronary artery disease and its differentiation. Progressive coronary artery disease is defined as new obstructive or non-obstructive coronary artery disease in a previously diseased free vessel. Such patients have more LDL cholesterol and uncontrolled blood pressure. He will further discuss the management of progressive coronary artery disease.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk on five obstacles to spiritual growth in this video. The five obstacles are desire, anger, greed, attachment, pride or ego. He will explain the antidotes for each obstacles with examples. Also, practice don’t speak wrong or do wrong or hurt anyone. Also you should forgive yourself and others too.

The video talks about heart transplant considerations by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. According to the literature, the considerations for heart transplant are: whether the patient is in cardiogenic shock, intractable arrhythmia, refractory congenital heart disease, refractory angina, or class IV heart failure. If the patient is stable then it is not necessary that heart transplant is needed and multiple options can be considered.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss whether stress and anxiety can cause heart palpitations. If a person has heart palpitations and migraine like symptoms in absence of anemia, anxiety, thyrotoxicosis, then the drug of choice is the betablocker. He will further explain that propranolol is FDA approved and the drug of choice in such situation.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss the symptoms of hole in heart in this video. He will discuss about a patient with eisenmenger syndrome, sub-aortic VSD, a hole between the two ventricles of the heart and high pulmonary artery pressure. Such patients might have desaturation on exercise. Dr. Aggarwal will also discuss the symptoms present in this patient and how to manage it.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about the rheumatic heart disease and its management. If the patient is symptomatic and valve area is less than 1.5 then balloon valvotomy or mitral valve repair. If the patient is asymptomatic then follow up is needed every one to two years. Also, rule out other possibilities of breathless such as anemia, thyroid problems, lung function test, etc.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about the mortality rate in ASD patients. In absence of high pulmonary pressure the mortality rate in less than 1 % in such patients and life expectancy is normal.

This video will about the complications of rheumatic heart disease by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. In the first episode of rheumatic fever, there are 50% chances of involvement of heart and might develop rheumatic carditis. If the patient has more than one attack of rheumatic fever then 75% of chances of developing heart disease. The complications are fibrosis or mitral stenosis. Dr. Aggarwal will further explain the complications in details.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about angioplasty in coronary artery obstructive disease in this video. He will explain that before any procedure, hemoglobin levels should be checked. Inappropriate tachycardia can be due to anemia. He will further explain the tests done in such patients and after correction of the parameters if the patient is stable then should put them on medical management.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about the management of triple vessel disease. He will discuss about a patient who had undergone total and complete arterial revascularization. He will also talk about T and Y graft procedure.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about chanakya neeti. He tells us that it is the 8 years cycle of corruption. Whatever you earn on earth has to be based on righteousness. If you earn money with corruption then that money will last only till eight years. It is been said by chanakya in his chanakya neeti.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks with Dr. Manish Gupta, Radiologist, will discuss about the CT scan radiation dosage. He will explain that the number of slides on a CT scan will not have any effect to radiation exposure. The newer slides have newer technologies which might reduce the radiation dose. He will talk about the different parameters available on CT machine and the technologists decide the amount of radiation dosage administered to the patient.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks with Dr. Manish Gupta, Radiologist, will discuss about ultrasound, CT scan or MRI. He will talk about ultrasound and when it is indicated such as abdominal pain, gallbladder and kidney problems. Almost for every indication ultrasound is indicated. And as compared to cost, it is affordable than MRI. He will further discuss about the MRI and CT scan also.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about intervention process in a patient whose artery is 100% blocked. He will discuss a case with stable angina and angiography shows single vessel right coronary artery 100% blocked. In chronic total occlusion, stenting is warranted when the following three conditions are met:

• The occluded vessel is responsible for the symptoms.
• The myocardial territory of the occluded artery is viable.
• The likelihood of success is more than 60% with estimated rate of death and heart attack less than 1% and 5% respectively.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about atrial fibrillation in underlying rheumatic heart disease. He says that atrial fibrillation is very common in rheumatic heart disease patients. He will further discuss the other conditions in which it can be present. Atrial fibrillation in present in 70% of mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation and tricuspid regurgitation patients. In isolated mitral stenosis, it is present in 29% of cases and in mitral regurgitation, it is present in 16% of the cases.

The video will discuss the circumstances in which a patient requires cardiac transplant by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. He will discuss the circumstances in which cardiac transplant in suggested as per the literature:

1. Cardiogenic shock
2. Persistent class IV heart failure
3. Severe angina
4. Life threatening arrhythmias 
5. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
6. Refractory congenital heart disease

The video will discuss about double valve replacement versus single valve replacement or other valve repairs by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. In any patient if two valves are damaged, then feasibility is checked to repair one valve and replace the other. In every case of rheumatic heart disease or mitral stenosis, refer the patient to a surgeon to evaluate first because single valve replacement is always better than double valve replacement.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the intervention in pulmonary stenosis in this video. Pulmonary stenosis can be mild, moderate or severe. Dr. Aggarwal will explain the gradients respectively. If the pulmonary valve velocity is less than 3 meters, it is mild. If it is more than 4 meters per second then it is severe. And in between 3-4 meters per second then it is moderate. The patient has to be reevaluated every three months. If it is mild, then do not intervene immediately.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about eighty four lakh yonis of Hinduism. According to Hindu mythology, after going through eighty four lakhs yonis, one gets the birth of a human. In Adwait philosophy, if one has thoughts and behavior like an animal, then he will be born in a family who has similar animal instinct or behavior. If a person has good thoughts whole life, then during death he will have similar thoughts.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about Tejaswibhava in this video. Whenever you see a person and there is brightness and energy around him then they are known as “Tejaswibhava” or “Ojaswibhava”. The energy levels of the body depends upon the way of living and eating fresh and healthy food. Dr. Aggarwal will further discuss the scientific significance of it.

The video will discuss on whether a baby can hear inside the womb of a mother by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. He says yes, the baby can hear the mother’s voice. There are studies which has shown that on music the baby kicks in the womb. Parents should continue talking to the baby because when the baby comes out, he develops a close bond with them.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about attachment and detachment in a person in this video. He explains that one should get attached to actions and detach to the results. He will give examples from Bhagvadgita and Islam while explaining this concept. One should be detached from the results and willing to sacrifice the attachment. One should practice detachment exercise atleast once a week.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss the important rituals of a marriage that should be done by the families. Marriage means bonding of two families. One of the most important ritual is climbing the horse. He will explain the significance of this ritual. The second ritual is varmala in which both the bride and groom has to bend in front of each other. And the last one is four pheras, Dr. Aggarwal will further explain about its significance.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the medical treatment given to a patient with stable and unstable angina in this video. He will discuss a case of symptomatic angina. He further says that failure in adequate medical treatment in providing the required quality of life is indication for further intervention.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about teleportation in a human body. He will explain this through mythology as energy and particle of matter and made up of photons. He will explain the concept of particles and waves with quantum theory. He further says that scientists have discovered that a single photon can be transferred from one place to another. Also, multiple photons can be teleported to another place.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss whether same type of disease spread in every Indian in this video. He says that not necessarily, each person according to the race might present the same disease in a different way in different states. Some diseases will be more in some race and less in another race. So whenever there are trials conducted, all four races of people are included in the study for proper results.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss whether solar eclipse is harmful to the health. Dr. Aggarwal will explain this with Vedic philosophy science. In non-dualism followers, they need evidence regarding this and for followers of Vedic philosophy, they will believe the rituals or sayings of their pandits. According to modern medicine, there is no data which shows that exposure of a person to solar eclipse harms the body. Also, there is no evidence to show that it causes fetal abnormalities in a pregnant lady.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about mosquito sutra in this video. He will talk about vector borne diseases like malaria, dengue, chikungunya, Zika virus, etc. He says that there are mosquitoes which grow during daytime, evening and night time. The mosquito sutra is that one should kill them inside the house as well outside the house, wherever possible because they spread everywhere.

The video discusses about vibratory sounds by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. The sounds which vibrate our body, bones, autonomic plexus system are vibratory sounds. He will further explain in details and the sounds through nasal consonants. If you touch your head or throat, you can feel the vibrations. He will also discuss how through chanting one can shift from parasympathetic to sympathetic state.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain the word lunatic and its origin. The word lunatic has originated from the word lunar which means moon. He will explain about the lunar cycle which is from full moon to new moon. During the full moon, according to the Vedic literature, the mind gets disturbed. Lunatics behave differently during full moon. In full moon, there is water retention and are easily angered due to turmoil of thoughts. During new moon, there is more depression and dreams of negative thoughts or things.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk whether MBBS doctor can prescribe Liv 52 drugs in this video. There are two types of drugs:  scheduled drug and non-scheduled drug in Drug and Cosmetic Act. Schedule drugs are modern medicine drugs. Nonscheduled drugs can be advertised, can be sold without license and can be self-prescribed. Liv 52 and other Ayurvedic drugs which do not come under schedule E drugs are over the counter drugs and can be sold by anybody. Also, these drugs don’t need license to be sold. Liv 52 can be prescribed by any system of medicine.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss whether doctors can give telephonic consultation to the patients. He says that the answer is both yes and no. if I have not seen the patient and have not examined the patient, then it can be risky. Such telephonic consultation can been illegal and charged in court. Telephonic consultation is allowed if you know the patient or have examined. Dr. Aggarwal will give examples and explain when it is allowed for telephonic consultation.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk whether Viagra is given in pregnancy in this video. Viagra should not be given during pregnancy. The drug is generally prescribed for erectile dysfunction and to increase the blood flow in the pulmonary artery circulation in patient with pulmonary hypertension. Many people have their sayings that it will increase the placental flow and prevent IUGR. A trial in Holland has reported that it was not useful and more neonatal deaths were occurring.

The video will discuss about the precautions to be taken while dealing with the patient of acute heart attack by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. Ask the history of Viagra like drugs such as sildenafil etc. Sometimes, patient might not give you the history of such drugs. In case of acute heart attack, if nitrates is given then it can react with the Viagra like drugs and pose danger and lead to complications.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk whether loneliness is harmful in this video. There are enough literature available which reports that people who are lonely have more heart attacks, premature deaths, dementia, stroke, etc. He further says that in a joint family chances of loneliness are less. Loneliness can lead to depression and can cause health related complications. He will further discuss the basic needs of life. People generally want to talk to someone to share their emotions. A companion or friend is needed in each one’s life.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain about starvation death. Starvation death are common, it might be suicidal, homicidal, torture or nutritional deficiency such as malnutrition. The body has a defense mechanism. When one starts starving, the body uses the glucose and when glucose is over, body starts metabolizing the fats of the body. After fats, proteins are metabolized and the person is emaciated. If the weight loss is more than 40%, it may lead to fatality. He will further explain how many days the person can live without water or food.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the right action in this video. He will explain that according to Buddhism, right action should be based on truth, whether it is necessary, will it bring happiness to me and others. Hence, any action should benefit the society and is based on truth. If the action is not necessary then don’t do it. Also, any can which is beneficial but not necessary, can be done.

The video will show any scientific explanation of Guru Purnima by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. He will explain through the Hindu calendar in which days it is celebrated and the reason behind it. Generally, in India, teachers are worshipped and the students follow them. They need teacher’s guidance to solve the difficult situations in life. He will explain the two ways of looking at a guru or teacher.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the purpose of life in this video. The purpose of life is based on four pillars. He will explain in details about dharma which hold people together, earth is earning which denotes righteous earning. He will further discuss about kaam means desires and moksha means inner happiness. Any money which is earned righteously to fulfill desires and which gives happiness is the purpose of life. To know our purpose of life do a mindful meditation or breathing.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about mindfulness eating. Mindfulness means living in the present and mindfulness eating means conscious eating. In this, one is only concentrating on eating with all the five senses. You should not be distracted with external factors such as TV, Facebook or whatsapp. You should see the food and the colour, smell the food and then touch the food. When you start eating feel the sound of teeth grinding the food and then enjoy the taste of the food. Each food bites is to be chewed 15-20 times.

The video discusses whether meditation is done in any specific place by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. He says that ideally one should meditate in a specific place and will explain the reason behind it according to philosophy. An atmosphere of spirituality is required along with silence. Avoid all the diversions of five senses. Smallest trigger should be avoided as it can stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. Mind and body should be shifted to parasympathetic mode.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk on whether every person has to become spiritual. Spirituality does not mean following any rituals or religion. Spirituality means shifting one’s awareness from sympathetic to parasympathetic mode. There should be a balance in both modes otherwise lifestyle disorders develop. Our average time should be more towards parasympathetic mode, more relaxation and healing is experienced. He will further give tips to lead a healthy and positive life.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss whether spirituality is same as religion in this video. Both are different but the goal is same. The goal of spirituality is to shift from disturbed state of mind to an undisturbed state of mind. Inner happiness is spirituality. To attain spirituality, there are multiple paths. One of the path is religion and it talks about meditation and focusing our concentration in the present and removing the negativity. He will give examples of different religions.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about why temples are located far on mountains. Temple is a destination where we go with a disturbed state of mind to attain peace. He explains that while one reach near the temple, there should be enough time to let go desires, expectations, ego, attachments and worldly desires. The path to reach should be undisturbed.

The video will discuss about spiritual seekers by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. Everyone cannot become a spiritual seeker. He will explain this according to the Vedic literature. He will give the classical example of spiritual seeker. The spiritual seeker should have knowledge and wisdom and ability to convert hearing into listening, listening into understanding and understanding into wisdom.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain the meaning Prakriti in this video. Prakriti is been used many times in religious books and Vedic literature. It basically means manifestation. It is the matter and non-matter, wave, particle. It signifies that it is matter and has the potential to connect to non-matter. The purpose of life is to shift from matter to non-matter on periodic basis.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about spiritual healing. According to Dr. Aggarwal, mind state should move from sympathetic to parasympathetic mode for inner healing or spiritual healing. Our body has the capacity to produce each and every drug. For this level, one has to neutralize or reduce our desires, ego, noise, attachments, etc. We have to mediate to attain this level of spiritual state. He will further give examples for inner and soul healings and ways to attain it.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss the causes, symptoms and treatment of angina. He will further talk about when to intervene in angina. Failure of adequate medical treatment to provide wanted quality of life or better quality of life, such cases requires intervention. Dr. Aggarwal will discuss the case of the triple vessel disease with one artery completely block. Such patients require bypass surgery.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) in this video. In young females, without thyroid disorders or anemia, the heart rate is more than 100 beats per minute and mean heart rate of 24 hours is more than 90 beats per min or with slight exertion, the heart rate is inappropriate. This is known as the sinus inappropriate tachycardia. These people are generally symptomatic, have palpitations, etc. they are treated with meditation and breathing exercises as there is no active disease present.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the potassium level in cardiovascular patients. In patients with low ejection fraction, eGFR has to be checked. To reduce the potassium levels, certain precautions has to be taken. Painkillers needs to be stopped as many of them might contain potassium. They should be given low potassium diet. He will further explain about the low potassium diet.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about medical management of chronic stable angina in this video. He will discuss a case of triple vessel disease and premature heart disease. The drug of choice is beta blockers if not contradicted. It should be given in such a dose where after exercise, the heart rate shouldn’t exceed 90 beats per minute and the resting heart rate shouldn’t be less than 60 beats per minute. If the patient is taking any alternative medicine then modern medicines dosage should be adjusted.

The video talks about the free treatment to EWS category patients by Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks. He will talk about economical weaker section people suffering from heart disease. In Delhi, the government has a rule that the EWS category patient are treated and operated for free if their annual income is less than 3 lakhs per annum.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will explain the types of heart disease. He will explain about stable and unstable angina. Also, first medical treatment is given to the patient and if he is stable then continue and should be followed regularly. If the patient is not better and has angina symptoms on exercise then surgical management such as stenting is planned if the patient has blockages.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the congenital heart disease in this video. It is present since birth. Almost 1% of the babies born have congenital heart disease and 0.25% of them have critical congenital heart disease. These babies require surgical management or intervention in first year of life. Such babies before the discharge should get check by pulse oximeter and if it is low, necessary steps should be taken.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will talk about the difference between an embolic stroke and a thrombotic stroke. He will discuss a case of rheumatic heart disease, mitral stenosis and brain stroke. Embolic stroke is usually with sudden onset causing paralysis. They have more hemorrhagic manifestations.

Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about constrictive pericarditis and its clinical presentation in this video. He will discuss about pleural and pericardial effusion case with T.B and hypothyroidism. Inflammation of pericardium and pericardial fluid is known as pericarditis. There is constriction of the heart. Medical management with aspirin or steroids are given to treat pericarditis. And if symptoms are not better than surgery has to be done.

In this video, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Group Editor in Chief MEDtalks, will discuss about the free heart care interventions. Dr. Aggarwal will talk about Sameer Malik heart care Foundation fund. This organization helps patients who cannot afford heart surgery. It supports such patients and collects money through funds and help in treating economically poor heart patients.