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Atherosclerosis is ‌a‌ condition in which fatty deposits, cholesterol, and ​pl‍aque ‌build up inside the arteries, restricting blood flow to vital or⁠gans. It is one of the leading causes of heart attacks, strokes, peripheral artery disease, and other cardiovascular complications...

In India, spinal disorders are covered under general or group health insurance policies, provided the treatment is considered medically necessary by a certified medical practitioner. Because the spine is such a complex structure, treatments vary from conservative care to complex...

The Indian population affected by rare inherited conditions such as Thalassemia, Haemophilia, Muscular dystrophy, Cystic fibrosis, etc., are around 70 lakhs. In recent years, Indian health insurance companies have been including many of these disorders under their umbrella and providing...

Neurological disorders include problems with the brain, spinal cord and nerves; they are long-term and costly to treat. In India, most extensive health insurance policies presently include a lot of these illnesses in accordance with the stipulations set by the...

Joint families in India involve several generations inhabiting a single household. Different generations are at different risks of health issues, ranging from childhood infections to age-related diseases. No single policy fits all, and an adequate insurance plan is a major...

Mastectomy is a surgical procedure in which the breast or breasts are removed, typically as a result of breast cancer or other severe health issues. Many women opt for breast reconstruction surgery after the procedure to restore the shape of...

Monsoon season in India not only helps to ease the heat but also spikes an increase in waterborne diseases. Every year, lakhs of Indians suffer from cholera, typhoid, hepatitis A and acute diarrhoea, thus burdening the families with high financial...

Yes. You may come across health insurance plans that cover long-term oxygen support. But the extent of the coverage might depend on the policy type and how the treatment is provided. When oxygen therapy is needed during hospitalisation, it is...

Many health insurance plans usually cover the arterial blockage treatment, particularly when it is performed in a hospital setting. This normally includes procedures like bypass surgery, stent placement, and angioplasty, subject to policy terms and hospital eligibility.

However, whether the...

In India, advanced neurosurgeries, which include the excision of brain tumours, clipping of aneurysms, and even cutting-edge spinal surgeries using robots, are fully insured under most comprehensive health insurance policies. Nevertheless, since they fall under the category of "modern treatment,"...