Heart Health

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AnginaAngina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t receive enough oxygen-rich blood. It is often a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD), which is...Read guide
ArrhythmiasWhat are they? Arrhythmias are irregular heart rhythms caused by problems with the heart’s electrical signals. They can range from harmless to life-threatening.Read guide
Atrial FibrillationWhat is it? Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder where the upper chambers of the heart (atria) beat irregularly and chaotically, affecting the heart’s...Read guide
Blood PressureWhat is it? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body. It is measured in millimeters of mercury...Read guide
Cardiac RhythmWhat is it? Cardiac rhythm refers to the pattern and regularity of your heartbeat, controlled by electrical signals that coordinate the contraction and relaxation of the heart...Read guide
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)What is it? Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked due to plaque buildup. This can lead to chest...Read guide
High CholesterolWhat is it? High cholesterol occurs when there is an excessive amount of cholesterol in your blood. Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in fats (lipids) in your blood and is...Read guide
Left Ventricular HypertrophyWhat is it? Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a condition where the muscle of the left ventricle of the heart thickens. The left ventricle is responsible for pumping...Read guide
Pulmonary HypertensionWhat is it? Pulmonary hypertension is a condition where the blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs becomes abnormally high. It can strain the heart and lead to complications.Read guide
StrokeWhat is it? A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. This can cause brain cells to...Read guide
Valve DiseaseWhat is it? Valve disease refers to conditions affecting the heart valves, which control the flow of blood through the chambers of the heart. These valves can become damaged or...Read guide