On the occasion of World Heart Day, Aster RV Hospital successfully conducted the second edition of Heartathon, witnessing an overwhelming participation of about thousand runners. The 7.2-mile run was flagged off by Mr. Tejasvi Surya, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, while the 3.6-mile run was inaugurated by Mr. Lokesh, a heart transplant recipient, symbolizing resilience and […]
India’s Heart at Risk – Why Heart Attacks are Striking Younger Generations?
Dr. Shyam Sunder K R, Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Aster RV Hospital Heart attacks which primarily affected the older age group is no longer considered as such, the drastic increase of heart attack cases among the young adults in the past 4- 5 years has become a concerning issue. According to the Data that […]
How Physiotherapy Transforms Weekend Warriors into Championship Contenders
Ms. Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist, Aster RV Hospital After a decade with athletes, I've cracked the code that separates recreational players from champions. Here's how badminton can revolutionize your fitness and health. Importance of warm up: Enhances blood circulation, improves flexibility, enhances performance. It reduces chances of rotator cuff strain, ACL/Meniscal tears, back injuries. Scapular […]
Aster RV Hospital Organizes Free Multi- Speciality Health Camp for Ramanagara Forest Staff
In a significant step towards extending healthcare to undeserved communities, Aster RV Hospital organized a free multi-specialty health camp for the families of Ramanagara Forest Department and employees in a remote forest area. With no hospital facilities available nearby, this initiative aimed to provide essential medical support and quality healthcare access to people living in […]
Recognizing the First Signs: Why Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Matters
Dr. B K Madhusudhan, Lead Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital Alzheimer’s is a brain disease which is characterised by decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging and it worsens over time. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, where dementia symptoms slowly worsen over years. It accounts for […]
Timely Surgery at Aster RV Hospital Restores Arm Function in 29-Year-Old Woman with Rare Arterial Disorder
Aster RV Hospital successfully treated a 29-year-old female software professional who presented with right-hand pain and numbness lasting for two weeks. Initially managed elsewhere with analgesics for neuropathic pain, she showed no improvement. Further evaluation at Aster RV Hospital revealed thrombosis of the brachial and distal radial arteries through arterial duplex studies. A CT angiogram […]
Breast Self-Exams: Your Key to Early Cancer Detection
Dr. Jagannath Dixit, Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Aster RV Hospital When it comes to health, many people think they only need to see a breast exam doctor or visit a cancer hospital in India if they already notice something is wrong. But the truth is, some of the most powerful tools for early detection […]
Beyond Pain Relief: How Physiotherapy is Revolutionizing Mental Health & Wellbeing The Untold Story of Movement Medicine
The Untold Story of Movement Medicine Ms. Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist, Aster RV Hospital Imagine if you could heal not just your body but also your mind through movement. As a physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand how physical rehabilitation is more than just fixing aches and pains—it can literally change […]
Aster RV Hospital Performs Life-Saving Endovascular Aortic Reconstruction in Elderly Patient with Severe Limb Ischemia
Aster RV Hospital has successfully performed a complete endovascular reconstruction of the aortic bifurcation in a 78-year-old man suffering from ischemic heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and severe disabling bilateral claudication. The patient could walk only 20–30 steps at a time, and evaluation revealed total occlusion of the infrarenal aorta and bilateral common iliac arteries. Pedal […]
Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms, Benefits, and Awareness
Dr. Anoop P, Sr. Consultant – Haematology, Haemato-Oncology, Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Aster RV Hospital. Sickle cell anaemia is a permanent disorder that influences the structure and the activity of red blood cells. The cells are supposed to be round and flexible, but in individuals with the disease, they become stiff and crescent […]