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World Stroke Day 2023 High blood pressure, irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), smoking, diet, and exercise are the common risk factors behind 90% of those affected…

Overview VFib vs AFib: These abbreviations represent two of the most prevalent and life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, known as Ventricular Fibrillation (VFib) and Atrial Fibrillation (AFib).…

Overview Arrhythmias, or irregular heart rhythms, occur when electrical signals that coordinate the heartbeat fail to work properly. This can result in an irregular and…

Overview Atrial fibrillation is a common public health concern that mainly affects the elderly; however, it can occur at any age. It is a common…

Introduction: Prioritizing Heart Health Are you an observant individual? If yes, you must be keeping track of your health, any abnormal symptoms, and what factors…

Introduction Can atrial fibrillation be caused by anxiety?” is a rational question requiring attention. Irregular heart rhythms, also known as arrhythmia, may result from anxiety…

What is Heart Failure? In simpler terms, heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump sufficient oxygenated blood throughout the body. This results…

About the Heart The heart is a vital organ consisting of four chambers that work synchronously to maintain a continuous flow of oxygenated and deoxygenated…

Overview High cholesterol (medical name: Hypercholesterolemia) is a common condition that affects the overall health of an individual. Now the question arises, what is cholesterol…

Introduction Triglycerides are a form of fat found in human blood. Foods that lower triglycerides are necessary for our bodies to store energy; however, high…

Introduction:  High cholesterol refers to the presence of an excessive amount of cholesterol in the bloodstream. It can lead to the development of cardiovascular diseases…

Overview of Hypercholesterolemia vs Hyperlipidemia Hyperlipidemia is an umbrella term for acquired and genetic conditions linked to increased lipid (triglyceride, fats, and cholesterol) levels. Hypercholesterolemia…

Introduction Ever wonder what exactly blood pressure means? Or physiologically speaking, how does the blood generate pressure? What causes it to develop, and what should…

Introduction: What is Total Peripheral Resistance? Peripheral vascular resistance (total peripheral resistance or systemic vascular resistance) refers to the resistance to blood flowing through the…

Overview Sinus Node Dysfunction, formerly known as Sick Sinus Syndrome describes disorders related to the conduction and propagation of electrical signals at the sinoatrial node.…

Introduction Before asking “what is sinus arrhythmia?” we should know about the normal sinus rhythm. A normal sinus rhythm (NSR) is a rhythm that originates…

Introduction: Sick sinus syndrome also known as sinus node dysfunction—is a term used to describe a number of different abnormalities in the heart rhythm (known…

Introduction Blood pressure is a measurement of the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls as the heart circulates it throughout the body.…

Overview Hypertensive Disorder denote heart conditions caused by high blood pressure. When the pressure on the heart increases, it causes various heart disorders. Hypertensive disorder…

Overview We often hear the word Hypertension, but do we actually understand it? Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common heart condition that can…

Cardiovascular diseases are becoming more prevalent with each passing day in this modern era. One in every three individuals is either a patient, or a…