Heart Health

Understanding Echocardiograms and Electrocardiograms

Echocardiograms and electrocardiograms (EKG/ECG) are common, harmless, and non-invasive (not entering the body) diagnostic tests for identifying heart disease or structural problems with the...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Dec 10, 2018 2 min read

How Tachycardia Affects Healthy People With Anxiety

Due to its reputation as a heart attack pre-cursor, Tachycardia, or ‘fast heart rate’ (over 100 beats per minute instead of the normal 60-100...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Dec 5, 2018 2 min read

Unblocking Peripheral Blockades: Treating and Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis

Among vascular (vein and nerve-related) diseases, Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT is one of the most fatal, yet common conditions; mainly due to Pulmonary...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Nov 19, 2018 2 min read

Heart Renovation: How to Treat Broken Heart Syndrome?

Broken heart syndrome refers to a condition in which one part of the heart has abnormal function while the rest of the heart works...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Oct 5, 2018 1 min read

Cardiovascular Disease Dictionary for Beginners (Part 2)

The previous article provided a brief introduction of some commonly diagnosed cardiovascular diseases (conditions related to the heart and circulatory system) to raise awareness,...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Sep 24, 2018 2 min read

Cardiovascular Disease Dictionary for Beginners (Part 1)

Cardiovascular Disease is an inclusive term used for all conditions that affect the circulatory system, including the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries. Cardiovascular disease...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Sep 24, 2018 2 min read

Bacteria and the Heart: Understanding Rheumatic Heart Disease

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a chronic and progressive condition that is defined by potentially fatal damage to the heart’s lining, muscles, and particularly,...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Sep 24, 2018 2 min read

The Frequent Fainter’s Guide to Syncope (Part 2)

Also known as ‘fainting spells’, syncope is a temporary condition that occurs when blood and oxygen supply to the brain is drastically reduced, usually...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Sep 17, 2018 2 min read

How to Unclog Blocked Arteries

A person’s arteries can become clogged by a buildup of a substance called plaque. This condition called atherosclerosis is a mixture of fat, calcium,...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Sep 15, 2018 2 min read

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