Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in Sri Lanka. Heart disease includes stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, with coronary artery disease (CAD) being the most common. The increasing prevalence of sedentary lifestyles among individuals, along with poor nutrition and eating habits and rising cholesterol levels, is a lethal…
The cancer incidence reports suggest that of all cancer types, Sri Lankan females are most susceptible to breast cancer. The probability of development occurs in one in every nine females in Sri Lanka. However, this does not mean that it is a disease affecting only women. Out of the 2,300-2,500 total cases reported last year,…
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) operations are one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures worldwide. Progressive advances in surgical techniques and perioperative care has led to an increasing number of patients undergoing bypass surgery during the past decade. The saphenous vein graft has been widely accepted as the conduit of choice for myocardial revascularization,…
