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Cardiology

Our heart is formed by a group of hard-working muscles that beats almost 100,000 times a day. Hence, taking preventive care of this crucial organ is extremely necessary. The basic function of the cardiovascular system is the way the heart processes and carries nutrients and oxygen in the blood, which is referred to as coronary circulation. The circulation system consists of arteries and veins.

The cardiovascular system can be affected by a wide range of disorders that can disturb the normal functioning of the system. Hence, it is crucial to know some basics about your heart and learn what comes under cardiology.

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Everything you need to know about Cardiology

What is Cardiology?

Cardiology is a medical speciality that deals with diseases of the heart. It specifically deals with diagnosing and treating such disorders that can present as congenital heart defects, heart failure, valvular heart diseases, and coronary artery disease. 

Super Specialties of the cardiology include:

  • Cardiac electrophysiology
  • Echocardiography
  • Interventional cardiology 
  • Nuclear cardiology

When would I need a Cardiologist?

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in India and around the globe. For those unknown about their heart condition, it can be difficult to know the right time to see a cardiologist. 

Here are a few reasons to seek help from a heart specialist, also referred to as a cardiologist:

High blood pressure

The force exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels is referred to as blood pressure. High blood pressure can make the heart work harder to circulate the blood and eventually raise stroke and heart attack chances. Getting checkups and monitoring blood pressure regularly can help with early diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure. 

Causes of Gynecologic Cancer

First, each form of gynecologic cancer has its own set of risk factors, which rise with age. However, some causes of gynecological cancers include:

  • HPV – The human papillomavirus (HPV), a highly prevalent sexually transmitted infection, causes cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancer. You can get the HPV vaccine to prevent similar cancer. 

Secondly, other minor factors include:

 

  • Breast or gynecologic cancers in the past.
  • History of the family.
  • Oral contraceptives and fertility medicines.
  • Estrogen replacement treatment.
  • Diets high in fat.
  • Diabetes
  • Smoking
  • Prior radiation to the pelvic area

Signs and symptoms

It’s necessary to pay attention to your body and spot any unusual warning signs or symptoms. Everyone’s signs and symptoms are different, and each gynecologic malignancy has its own set of symptoms.

  • All gynecologic malignancies, except vulvar cancer, induce abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge. 
  • Only ovarian cancer patients experience symptoms such as feeling full too soon or having difficulty eating, bloating, and abdominal or back pain.
  • Ovarian and uterine tumors frequently cause pelvic pain or strain.
  • Ovarian and vaginal cancer are linked to a stronger desire to urinate more frequently or urgently.
  • Only vulvar cancer causes itching, burning, discomfort, or soreness in the vulva and changes in vulva color or skin, such as a rash, ulcers, or warts.

If you’re experiencing unusual vaginal bleeding, see a doctor immediately. Talk to your doctor if you haven’t yet reached menopause but notice that your periods are heavier or if you’re noticing unusual bleeding between periods.

If you experience any other warning signals that last two weeks or more and are not normal for you, you should consult a doctor.

Diagnosis

Your doctor will examine for lumps and irregularities in the whole reproductive system. Also, a Pap test will reveal cancer cells on the cervix.

If your doctor suspects cancer, they may conduct diagnostic imaging tests such as

  • Ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI – To identify the extent of cancer. 
  • A colposcopy uses a lighted magnifying lens to examine the cervix and vagina.
  • Dilation and curettage (D&C) – A procedure that involves dilation of the cervix to remove aberrant tissue from the cervical canal and uterine lining.
  • LEEP stands for loop electrosurgical excision technique, which involves removing cells and tissue with a heated wire loop.
  • Biopsy – A small amount of tissue is obtained as a sample to examine it further.
  • Laparoscopy: Sending images to a video monitor through a tiny incision in the lower belly.
  • CA-125, HE4, or OVA 1 blood tests: These tests look for biomarkers linked to ovarian cancer in your blood.

Treatment options for Gynecological cancers

A gynecological oncologist is a physician who specializes in cancers of the female reproductive system. Also, this doctor will collaborate with you to develop a treatment option. For this, 

  • Surgeons carry out invasive procedures.
  • Medical oncologists are doctors who use medicine to treat cancer.
  • Radiation oncologists are specialists that specialize in cancer treatment.

Treatment Therapies

  • It depends on the type of cancer and the extent to which it has spread. Therefore, women with gynecologic cancer may need many treatments.
  • Surgery procedure – Doctors remove cancerous tissue during surgery. Doctors remove all visible malignancies.
  • Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses some drugs to shrink or destroy cancer cells.
  • Hormone therapy is a treatment that can either destroy or prevent cancer cells from developing. Doctors give hormonal injections for the same.
  • Chemotherapy delivered intraperitoneally (IPC) – This therapy administers drugs directly to the peritoneal cavity via a surgically implanted port and catheter.
  • Chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant stage – Some patients may be administered chemotherapy before surgery to remove their tumors.
  • Radiation Therapy – A radiation oncologist is a specialist who uses a light beam to kill cancer cells with radiation.
  • Transient ischemic attack (TIA)

Why choose ONP Hospital?

Oyster and Pearl Hospital (ONP) is the best gynecological hospital in Pune. We treat every patient with dignity and respect. Our gynecological department comprises expert gynecologists and other related health experts to provide quality healthcare. 

Our gynecological department is fully equipped with modern equipment and technologies. Our oncologists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to assist cancer patients. They treat each patient with the best possible care and provide the right treatment. 

The ONP hospital treats each life with care and concern. We understand the severity of cancer and how it affects you physically and your family emotionally. When you choose ONP Hospitals for the best cancer treatment, you choose a second chance at life.