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Heart Attack And Stress

By Dunu Rejoice on May 31, 2023

Understanding heart attack and stress Feeling stressed all the time could raise your risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new study. The research, which is published in The Lancet, and has received widespread media coverage, claims to show for the first time how stress could be linked to heart and circulatory disease […]

What Is Cardiomyopathy

By Suad Mussa on May 19, 2023

Overview Cardiomyopathy is a term used to describe diseases of the heart muscle that affect the heart’s ability to pump blood to the rest of the body. The three main types of cardiomyopathy are hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy and arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy.1 This article will tell you everything you need to know about cardiomyopathy […]

Male Pre Heart Attack Symptoms

By Ariel Yochanan on April 18, 2023

What symptoms do men present before having a heart attack? Perhaps you’ve heard that the symptoms of a heart attack can vary between men and women and may be uncertain about whether to take particular symptoms seriously. However, the modern world is awash with confusing information. As an example, the American Heart Association state on […]

Heart Attack From High Blood Pressure

By Sandli Singh on April 11, 2023

Every body receives blood through its vascular system that consists of arteries and veins. In order for the blood to reach all the organs of the body it requires some pressure and this pressure is known as blood pressure. When the blood pressure exceeds certain limits and there’s high blood pressure, it leads to a […]

Can A Teenager Have A Heart Attack?

By Miles Peter Bremridge on March 28, 2023

Heart attacks in teenagers are rare but it is a real danger, especially for those that participate in sports. They can arise from a pediatric heart condition or heart disease. We will overview these conditions in this article covering their causes, symptoms, and risk factors. What is a pediatric heart condition? A child’s body and […]

Heart Attack Chest Pain Location

By Dr. Hassan Bashir on March 28, 2023

Overview According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death in the world. About 18 million people die from CVD all over the world, and two-thirds of these diseases occur due to heart attacks and strokes, with one-third of deaths occurring in people younger than 70 years of age. About […]

Right Arm Numbness and Heart Attack

By Hana Hailu on March 27, 2023

Causes of numbness in the right arm Restricted blood flow When blockages form in the coronary arteries, the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen because the blood flow is cut off. Chest pain symptoms may be brought on by inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle (angina). This could lead to a heart attack if […]

Is Fasting Healthy

By Toluwanimi Ojeniyi on March 22, 2023

What is fasting? Fasting involves going without food or drink for a decided window of time. Individuals engage in this practice for several reasons. These include religious, medical, ritualistic, or ethical. Fasting may be partial or complete, short or long, and most times it depends on the individual’s capacity or the reason why the person […]

Is Upper Left Back Pain a Sign of a Heart Attack?

By Kadi Ajilogba on March 20, 2023

Causes of upper left back pain What is the upper back? The Upper back consists of the region below the neck (cervical spine) and above the low back (lumbar spine). As the spine is surrounded by the ribs (rib cage), the range of motion in the upper back is typically limited. Your spine is like […]

Post Heart Attack Symptoms

By Paula Messa on March 20, 2023

Understanding heart attack A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, is one of the most serious yet common health problems that occur within the population. By definition, a heart attack occurs when there is an obstruction to the flow of blood to the heart. Therefore the heart muscle does not receive sufficient oxygenated […]

Do Heart Attack Pains Come And Go

By Bazegha Qamar on March 15, 2023

A heart attack occurs when there is a lack of blood supply to the heart muscles. This can cause a wide array of symptoms, including chest pain. This pain is usually felt in the centre of the chest, to the left hand side and is described as a crushing pain. It will remain there until […]

Life Expectancy After a First Heart Attack

By Aarthi Narayan on February 17, 2023

What is a heart attack? Did you know that the odds of someone suffering from a heart attack in the USA is one every 26 seconds, and the exact estimate of a patient dying from a heart attack is one every minute? Did you know that most heart attacks happen on Monday mornings? And that […]

Heart Attack vs Heartburn

By Sadaf Ahmed on January 31, 2023

Overview People often consider chest pain as the only related symptom of a heart attack. However, chest pain can occur due to a variety of less serious reasons, such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), pneumonia, or panic attacks. Gastroesophageal reflux disease causes a burning sensation in the chest called heartburn. Heart attack and heartburn are […]

Male Pre-Heart Attack Symptoms

By Imogen Scott on December 20, 2022

What is a heart attack? A heart attack can be a frightening experience. However, it is important to acknowledge that tens of thousands of people have survived heart attacks.1;2 Although symptoms of a heart attack tend to be mostly similar between men and women, men are twice as likely to have a heart attack compared to women.3 […]

Heart Attack And Diabetes

By Bazegha Qamar on December 6, 2022

Overview There are various risk factors responsible for someone having a heart attack. One of these factors is diabetes. Diabetes results in high levels of glucose in the blood, which can cause damage to blood vessels. This damage can prevent blood flow to the heart, causing heart attacks. Understanding heart attack and diabetes Whilst there […]

What Is A Heart Attack Heart Rate?

By Siya Mistry on October 24, 2022

What is a heart attack? A heart attack usually occurs when the supply of blood flow is blocked by a blood clot in the heart. Without enough blood and oxygen, the heart can be seriously damaged. This can cause chest pain and many other symptoms, which can lead to cardiac arrest. Please seek medical attention […]

Left Shoulder Blade Pain And Heart Attack

By Molly Rowlands on October 17, 2022

What is a Heart Attack? A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, takes place when blood flow to the heart becomes blocked. This blockage can be due to a buildup of fat, cholesterol, or other substances which can create plaque formation in the arteries that deliver blood to the heart (known as the […]

Is Fluid Around The Heart Life-Threatening?

By Hannah Khairaz on October 6, 2022

Overview Pericardial effusion is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the pericardial cavity. The pericardium forms the double membrane, which surrounds the heart and encloses the pericardial cavity. 1 Normally, the pericardial sac contains between 15-50 ml of pericardial fluid, providing essential lubrication, fixing the heart to the mediastinum and forming a protective barrier against […]

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