Dr. Deeksha Acharya's Profile
MBBS
Dr. Deeksha has completed her MBBS from Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Mangalore. Currently, she is aspiring to pursue her residency in the US. She has a keen interest in research and has always enjoyed writing. Dr. Deeksha is also working on a Research Survery on view more..
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors the commonly prescribed antihypertensive (high blood pressure) medication is also used for treating various heart conditions. The drug section details the side effects of ACE inhibitors.
Thyroid Profile
Thyroid profile test is a set of blood tests, which helps in measuring the levels of the thyroid hormones secreted from the thyroid glandsuch as Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Tri-iodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4).
Lipid Profile
Lipid profile or lipid panel is a collection of blood tests that help to calculate the levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids in our blood. By measuring the values of different types of lipid, we can assess a person’s risk of developing heart disease and pave the way to prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment.