Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world. According to the American Heart Association, 17.3 million people die due to heart disease. This figure is expected to be more than 23.6 million by the year 2030. According…
Shortness of breath is described as the difficulty or discomfort in breathing and the person feels suffocating. It is medically known as dyspnea. It is a symptom which means a person himself will tell to the physician that he is…
The Aorta is the large artery arising from the heart, carrying blood to the rest of the body. In aortic regurgitation (AR), instead of blood moving from the heart to the aorta, there is a backflow of blood back into…
In April 2018, presented at the American Heart Association’s Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions showed a link between heart disease and depression. In fact, around one-fifth of all heart patients also suffer from depression. According to one…
Who doesn’t have days where the only thing you want to do is sit on the couch and relax? Everyone needs time to recharge their batteries, but when sitting on the couch becomes a bad habit, you may be doing…
Whether nurses, police officers, or other professionals, an increasing number of people engage in shift work – the practice of working hours outside of a typical day shift. According to new research, this may be contributing to heart disease, certain…
Does supplementation with marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids reduce risk of heart attack? The American Heart Association advocates that Americans eat fish at least twice a week to lower their risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). A diet high in marine-derived…
We all have heard about the detrimental effects of sodium intake in regards to high blood pressure and associated co-morbidities like cardiovascular diseases. But let’s start by first learning about beneficial and more friendly facts about sodium. Sodium is an…
Cardiologist is medical doctors who specialize in Cardiology. Cardiologists have expertise in the treatment of the diseases of heart and blood vessels. A cardiologist is a Heart Specialist and not a heart surgeon. Cardiology is a subspecialty of medicine dealing…
Heart Failure is a growing problem worldwide and a leading cause of admissions in the hospital. Heart failure may not be a curable disease but understanding the disease and treatment options can help with better management of the symptoms. 1.…
