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PACE Hospitals PodcastDiabetic Foot Awareness: Recognizing and Managing Diabetic Foot UlcersDiabetic foot is a term used to describe a range of foot problems that arise due to diabetes. High blood sugar levels over time can cause nerve damage (called neuropathy) and reduce blood flow to the feet. This makes injuries slower to heal and more prone to infection. In severe cases, it can lead to ulcers, gangrene, and even amputation. In this episode of diabetic foot podcast, we’re shedding light on diabetic foot—a condition that affects individuals with diabetes. Foot complications can range from minor injuries to severe infections and, in some cases, lead to amputation. But the...2024-09-1916 min
PACE Hospitals PodcastUnderstanding Pulmonary Embolism and Its Impact on HealthPulmonary Thromboembolism is a serious health issue that arises when blood clots obstruct the pulmonary arteries in the lungs. It’s a condition that can have severe consequences if not addressed promptly. In this episode of pulmonary thromboembolism podcast, we’re focusing on Pulmonary Thromboembolism, or PTE, a condition that can strike suddenly and with potentially devastating consequences.Join the PACE Hospitals Podcast with Dr. Lakshmi Kumar Chalamarla - Senior Interventional Radiologist and Abdominal Imaging Specialist at PACE Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad, India, to shed light on what PTE is, its symptoms, risk factors, and the steps we c...2024-06-2024 min
PACE Hospitals PodcastUnveiling Varicose Veins: Understanding Causes and TreatmentsVaricose veins are enlarged, swollen, and twisted veins that usually appear dark blue or purple in color. They typically occur in the legs and can be caused by weakened or damaged vein walls and valves. These valves normally help blood flow efficiently toward the heart, but when they weaken, blood can pool in the veins, leading to the development of varicose veins. Varicose veins are a common vascular condition that affects lakhs of people worldwide. In this episode of the varicose veins podcast, we'll delve into what varicose veins are, what causes them, their symptoms, and the a...2024-02-1512 min