Surrogate Markers of Blockages in Arteries

Overview

In this video, Dr. Shishu Shankar Mishra, Professor & Director, Dept. of Cardiology, Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack, will talk about surrogate markers of blockages in arteries. He will talk about the markers which are necessary in clinical practice, any interventions, or any cardiac events. A good sensitive echo machine can detect the vascular changes or the plaques developing in the arteries. He will further explain the parameters of these techniques done to detect any blockages. He will also tell the importance of exercise and lifestyle changes.