Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 3.0 Tesla
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to form detailed pictures of the inside of your body. It is a non-invasive tool that uses strong magnetic fields, electric field gradients, and radio waves to generate images of the organs in the body. MRI does not involve X-rays and the use of ionizing radiation. The strength of the magnet of the system determines the quality of the imaging possible with the MRI system.
3 Types of Chest Pain – That Could Be Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
Chest pain appears in many forms, ranging from a sharp stab to a dull ache. Many different problems can cause chest pain. One of the most life-threatening causes is heart attack or myocardial infarction.
Coronary Artery Disease Knowing Your Risks and Warning Signs
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Thailand. Coronary artery disease is one of the heart diseases resulting from the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. Living a healthy lifestyle that incorporates good nutrition, weight management, and getting plenty of physical activities can play a big role in avoiding the disease. Also, knowing the risk factors and symptoms of coronary artery disease can help you detect the problem early
Rheumatic Heart Disease and Pregnancy
Rheumatic heart disease is a complication of rheumatic fever in which the heart valves have been permanently damaged. Recent clinical researches indicate that the mortality rate from this disease remains up to 1.5 % of all causes of death among Thai population. Typically, rheumatic heart disease does not produce any noticeable signs and symptoms in its early stage.
Heart Attack Early Diagnosis and Treatment Can Save Your Life
“Chest pain” might be a warning sign of a heart attack. Not all heart problems come with clear warning signs. Chest pain might happen during daily activities or exercise. Some people may feel tightness, pain, or aching sensation in their chest that may spread to their neck, jaw, or shoulder. Sweating and irregular heart beat might also be signs of a heart attack. If you have any of these symptoms, you should call an ambulance right away.
Looking after the heart of a new mother after delivery
After months of anticipation, meeting your baby for the first time will surely be one of the most memorable experiences of your life. Adjusting to everyday life after the birth of a baby has its challenges, especially if you are a new mother. Although it is important to care for your baby, you also have to take care of yourself especially the heart.
Heart conditions and pregnancy: what mother-to-be should know
Getting good care before, during and after pregnancy remains crucially vital. It can help babies completely grow and develop. However, cardiac disease in the pregnant patients can present challenges in cardiovascular and maternal-fetal management.
Women should not overlook cardiovascular disease.
Current researches have indicated that the most common health-related problems in women do not only include cervical cancer and breast cancer, but cardiovascular disease. A number of women diagnosed with cardiovascular disease has continued to rise worldwide.
Can women with heart valve disease be pregnant safely?
Among heart valve disease, mitral stenosis (MS) is the most common manifestation of rheumatic heart disease found in pregnant women. It is one of the most common causes of maternal death from cardiac causes worldwide. Whether or not to get pregnant safely in women diagnosed with heart valve disease, it entirely depends on the disease severity and individual conditions of each patient.
Bangkok Heart Hospital reviews that the epidemic trend of complicated cardiovascular disease has continued rising worldwide in a similar way to Thai population.
The recent statistical data has firmly indicated that the epidemic trend of cardiovascular disease in Thai population is continued rising increasingly every year.
Heart Failure Is No Laughing Matter
Many misunderstood that “Heart Failure” is a disease. In actual fact, doctors consider it a syndrome by which the patient’s heart fails because it does not function properly.
Introducing New Treatment for Life-threatening Aortic Aneurysm
The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the human body. It originates from the left ventricle of the heart and extends down to the abdomen, where it splits into two smaller arteries. Several arteries extend from the aorta to deliver blood to various regions of the body.