Angioplasty number dips; activists blame expensive stents
Fewer patients are opting for angioplasties despite rise in cases. Doctors claim lack of patient awareness and infrastructure as reasons behind trend
Coronary stents sold to patients at exorbitant rates, reveals probe
The investigation, carried out by Maharashtra FDA, shows nexus among importers, distributors, hospitals and doctors
India’s burden of heart diseases: Study says elderly, women more at risk
About a third of the senior citizens have been diagnosed with hypertension, 5.2% with chronic heart disease and 2.7% with stroke