
Heart failure is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the cardiac muscle is weakened and can no longer meet the demands of the other organs in the body. Heart failure is a serious condition, and there is usually no cure. However, with the right treatment, the patient can still lead an enjoyable, meaningful, and productive life.

The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the human body. It originates from the left ventricle of the heart and extends down to the abdomen, where it splits into two smaller arteries. Several arteries extend from the aorta to deliver blood to various regions of the body.

The human heart is made up of muscles which are responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. In a single day the heart averages a 100,000 beats and pumps approximately 8,000 liters of blood.

Currently, coronary artery disease is considered a condition that is increasingly common. Treatment includes percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass surgery (Bypass). The advantage of treatment via catheter-based intervention is that the recovery period after the procedure is faster than surgery.


Breast examination by mammogram or ultrasound is the standard diagnostic tools for breast disease. If there is a suspected mass or calcification, a biopsy is taken for more specific diagnosis. In the past, biopsy tools are used for diagnosis only.