Heart Health

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

Being Cardio Diabetic: The Link Between Cardiovascular Disease and…

A chronic condition that is rapidly recruiting unsuspecting individuals into its ranks, diabetes is not just a disease in and of itself, but also...

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

Angina Pectoris: Why Your Heart Hurts?

‘Angina pectoris’ is a condition of the heart which is generally experienced as a sharp pain in the chest. The pain comes in brief...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Sep 7, 2018 3 min read

The Frequent Fainter’s Guide to Syncope (Part 1)

Known in the common tongue as ‘fainting’ or ‘passing out’, syncope is a harmless medical condition that is defined as the temporary loss of...

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

Preventing and Treating an Abnormally Fast Heartbeat

Tachycardia is a heart rhythm disorder (arrythmias) in which the resting heart rate is above normal range i.e. 100 bpm (beats per minute) owing...

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

Here’s Why Your Heart May Be Racing

Your heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute escalates noticeably when you’re stressed, ill, traumatized, or simply exercising. However,...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Sep 5, 2018 3 min read

How Cholesterol Profiling Can Help Lower Heart Disease Risk

Cholesterol is essential for life. It enables your body to construct new cells, protect nerve cells, and regulate hormone production. Typically, the liver makes...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Jun 9, 2018 3 min read

Tobacco and the Epidemic of Heart Disease in Pakistan

The use of tobacco has emerged as a serious health concern and has become an epidemic in the last decade. According to WHO, tobacco...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
May 31, 2018 1 min read

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