Mitral Valve Repair vs. Replacement: Comparing Two Types of Cardiac Surgery
When the mitral valve, the flap that controls blood flow between the heart’s left atrium and left ventricle, becomes leaky (regurgitation) or narrowed (stenosis), surgery is often the most effective long-term solution. But not all mitral valve surgery looks the same. Among the different types of cardiac surgery for this condition, the two main options […]
Top Warning Signs You Need to See a Heart Specialist Immediately
Heart disease rarely announces itself with a single, obvious moment. More often, it sends smaller signals, a tight feeling in the chest, unusual tiredness, and a skipped heartbeat that are easy to ignore by labelling them as stress or age. Ignoring these signals, however, can allow a treatable problem to progress into a medical emergency. […]
Heart Valve Surgery Symptoms Every Patient Should Know, Explained by a Heart Surgeon in Lahore
Heart valve disease is often a sneaky disease, and that is what makes it so dangerous. Many patients live with mild symptoms for months, sometimes years, before realising that what feels like “getting older” or “being out of shape” is actually a valve struggling to do its job. By the time the symptoms can no […]
Heart Murmur: When Do You Need Cardiac Surgery Procedures?
The diagnosis of “heart murmur” can be frightening, but in most children, it is not a cause for concern and only requires monthly monitoring. In a much smaller number of cases, however, the first sign is a murmur, which may eventually lead to one of several cardiac surgeries. Dr. Ghulam Sarwar is one of the […]
Can Blocked Arteries Be Cleared Without Surgery? Myth vs. Medical Reality by Interventional Cardiologist
Once a blocked Arteries is diagnosed, one question that usually comes to mind is whether surgery is truly necessary. The Internet doesn’t help; some say diets and detoxes can remove all plaque, while others say that any blockage means open-heart surgery. The truth lies somewhere in the middle, and understanding it can save you from […]
Heart Specialist in Lahore Explains: Could Shortness of Breath When Lying Down Be a Sign of Congestive Heart Failure?
If you feel short of breath when you lie down, don’t take it lightly. If you need extra pillows to sleep comfortably, it could be a sign of a heart problem. A heart specialist in Lahore often sees this symptom in patients with congestive heart failure, where the heart is unable to pump blood properly. […]
Heart Palpitations and Dizziness: When to See a Heart Surgeon in Lahore
A racing heart can be alarming. When you feel this way and also dizzy, it usually raises an important question. Is it just stress, or could it be a sign of a more serious heart problem? While occasional heart palpitations are normal, recurring symptoms could indicate an underlying heart rhythm disorder, structural heart defect, or […]
Cardiac Surgery in Pakistan: Who Needs It and What to Expect
Cardiac surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures aimed at treating heart conditions. Among the most advanced is heart transplant surgery, which can save the lives of patients with end-stage heart disease. In Pakistan, advances in cardiac surgery have made complex procedures such as heart transplants more accessible, giving patients suffering from severe heart failure […]
Aneurysm Surgery: Overview by a Heart Surgeon in Lahore
The surgery for an aortic aneurysm is used to treat individuals with a weakened section of the aorta, the largest artery in the body that conveys blood from the heart. When untreated, aneurysms may rupture, causing complications that may be fatal. Depending on the size and condition of an aneurysm, surgery may be preventive or […]
Why Heart Disease Is Rising in Pakistan: Insights from a Heart Specialist in Lahore
Across the globe, one of the leading causes of illness and death is heart disease. From young professionals experiencing early hypertension to older adults living with uncontrolled diabetes, cardiac problems are affecting families across the country. As a Heart Specialist in Lahore, Dr. Ghulam Sarwar frequently treats patients who didn’t know their risk factors until […]