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The heart has four valves that act like one-way gates, ensuring blood flows in the right direction. Two valves control blood flow to the lower chambers (ventricles), while the other...
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Most of the time, you shouldn’t be aware of your heartbeat. When you do notice it—especially if it feels rapid, fluttering, or irregular—that sensation is called heart palpitations. While palpitations...
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An enlarged heart may be a sign that your heart is being forced to work harder. hypertension, stress, leaking heart valves, and sometimes pregnancy can to a compensatory enlargement of...
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Heartburn is a burning sensation in your stomach, often mistaken for chest discomfort. Likewise, heart discomfort is often mistaken for stomach discomfort. The heart and the stomach are on the...
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Heart murmurs arise when there is turbulent flow of blood within the heart. These murmurs may be present even at birth or may develop with time. Heart murmurs might be...
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Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, is a complex clinical condition when the ability of the heart to efficiently pump blood to the rest of the body is...
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Cardiac Arrest Vs. Heart Attack CARDIAC ARREST This is sudden loss of heart function. The heart stops beating. There is no blood supply to all parts of the body. Breathing...
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Measurement of Heart rate and heart rhythm go hand in hand. Abnormal heart rate and/or heart rhythm may rapidly lead to sudden death. Normal heart rate is between 60 -100...
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There are many factors responsible for heart diseases. Some can be modified and improved, but some, you live with. | Modifiable factors | Non-modifiable factors | | ---------------------- | --------------------------...
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This is heart assessment by a cardiologist. Starts with you telling about your present symptoms and past medical history, what heart and non-heart medical and surgical conditions you have, and...
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Hypertension, also known as High Blood Pressure, is persistently high blood pressure in the systemic arteries. It is manageable with medication and lifestyle changes such as eating healthier and exercising...
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Prevention is better than cure! World Health Organization defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." Why...
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