Heart Health

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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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)
3 min read