Understanding Elevated Heart Rate When Sick: Causes, Management, and Tips
Introduction When sickness strikes, it often brings with it a variety of symptoms and discomforts, among them, an elevated heartbeat. While this increase in heart…
AFib and Congestive Heart Failure: What You Need to Know
March 26, 2024
AFib and Congestive Heart Failure: What You Need to Know
The heart is a remarkable organ that works tirelessly to pump blood around the body. However, certain heart conditions such as atrial fibrillation (AFib) and…
Is Congestive Heart Failure Reversible?
February 15, 2024
Is Congestive Heart Failure Reversible?
Heart failure is marked by the heart’s inability to pump blood effectively. It is a chronic condition that worsens over time, leading to inadequate circulation…
Heart Failure Self-Care: Revitalizing Heart Health
January 23, 2024
Heart Failure Self-Care: Revitalizing Heart Health
Navigating through the challenging reality of heart failure can be frightening, but it doesn’t mean surrendering to its limitations. Instead, it is a challenge to…
How World Stroke Day 2023 Sheds Light on a Global Health Issue
October 27, 2023
How World Stroke Day 2023 Sheds Light on a Global Health Issue
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…
Ventricular Fibrillation vs Atrial Fibrillation: Differences & Similarities
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).…
How Treatment Improves Atrial Fibrillation Life Expectancy
October 10, 2023
How Treatment Improves Atrial Fibrillation Life Expectancy
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…
Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
October 6, 2023
Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
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…
Celebrating World Heart Day 2023: Prioritizing Cardiovascular Health
September 29, 2023
Celebrating World Heart Day 2023: Prioritizing Cardiovascular Health
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…
Raising Heart’s Awareness: National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
September 21, 2023
Raising Heart’s Awareness: National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
According to statistics, atrial fibrillation (AFib) affects approximately 60 million people worldwide and is responsible for over 8 million disability-adjusted life years. Introduction Every September,…