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28-04-2025A Guide to Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs. If left untreated, DVT can lead to dangerous complications, such as pulmonary embolism, which can be life-threatening. This guide will explore deep...
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09-04-2025Heart Palpitations: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Heart palpitations—commonly described as "fluttering," "pounding," or "racing" sensations in the chest—are a frequent concern for many individuals. While they are often harmless and transient, they can sometimes signal underlying cardiac or systemic conditions requiring...
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21-03-2025A Guide to Heart Failure
Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Contrary to its name, the heart does not stop working but becomes too weak or stiff to function correctly. This progressive disease requires ongoing management and...
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13-03-2025How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Without Meds
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the most common health conditions worldwide and a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, strokes, and kidney problems. While medications are effective in regulating blood pressure, many people seek natural ways to...
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05-03-2025Foods to Help Improve Your Circulation
Good blood circulation is essential for overall health, ensuring oxygen and nutrients are efficiently delivered to all organs and tissues. Poor circulation can lead to numbness in the extremities, cold hands and feet, fatigue, swelling, and an increased risk of cardiovascular...
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05-07-2024Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) encompasses conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It usually includes myocardial infarction (heart attack) and unstable angina. ACS is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention to limit damage to the...
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18-05-2024Understanding Oxidized LDL: The Importance of Timely Detection through Laboratory Tests
Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is crucial for our heart health. Cholesterol is a lipid necessary for many bodily functions, but when it is at high levels, it can lead to serious health problems such as atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. Particularly important is...
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19-12-2018Hypertension: Exercise is just as effective as prescribed medication
Exercise can be almost as effective as anti-hypertensive drugs in lowering high blood pressure, according to a new international scientific study, the first of its kind that made this comparison. Hypertension constitutes a serious health condition. You will often read that it is...
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11-09-2015Simple Steps to Lower Cholesterol
Did you recently find out that you have high cholesterol levels, after a blood test? Then you probably already know that you need to change your diet and lifestyle in order to reduce cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease. Even if your doctor prescribes medicines that...
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10-09-2014Salt and Heart Health
Increased salt consumption by patients with diabetes constitutes a common risk for the health of the heart. Clinical guidelines recommend that people with type 2 diabetes should have a reduced dietary sodium intake. Researchers from the University of Niigata Prefecture (Japan)...