Heart

Blood 14 Jun 2023

Your Heart’s Language: A Guide to Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is a crucial factor in overall health, playing a significant role in the proper functioning of the circulatory system. Understanding and managing your blood pressure can help prevent various health issues, including heart disease and stroke. Blood pressure management requires knowledge about the different aspects of…

Family's Health 05 Jun 2023

Heart Issues and Their Risk Factors

Heart issues, such as heart disease and stroke, are the leading causes of death globally, affecting millions of people each year. These cardiovascular diseases encompass a wide range of conditions that can impact the heart and blood vessels, leading to potentially life-threatening complications. By understanding the risk factors…

Diseases 16 May 2023

Heart Problems and Diseases Guide

Heart disease, a term that encompasses a wide array of cardiovascular conditions, affects millions of people worldwide and is the leading cause of death across the globe. These conditions target the heart and blood vessels, resulting in a variety of symptoms and complications that can range from mild…

Heart 13 Dec 2018

Cardiology

A cardiologist is a doctor who specialises in diseases affecting the heart.

Heart 13 Dec 2018

Cardiothoracic Surgery

A cardiothoracic surgeon is a sugeon who specialises in operations involving the chest. This includes open operations of the heart and lungs.

Heart 13 Dec 2018

Dipyridamole-Thallium Scan

Last updated: 28 November 2017

Heart 13 Dec 2018

Electrical Cardioversion

Electrical Cardioversion is a medical procedure where a brief pulse of electrical current is delivered to a patient's heart to terminate an abnormal cardiac rhythm.…

Heart 13 Dec 2018

Electrocardiogram

An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a recording of the electrical activity in the heart. Doctors can analyse multiple different components of the ECG to gain information…

Heart 13 Dec 2018

Troponin Test

Everything You Need to Know About Troponin Tests - What They Are, Why You Might Need One, How They're Performed and Test Results, Explained.