IRREGULAR HEARTBEATS OR CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA
The most common irregular heartbeats is caused by a conditon known as atrial filbrillation. This is when the heart’s upper chambers (the atria) beat chaotically. Patients with this condition are 10 – 15% at risk of stroke annually, as the irregular heartbeats can cause blood clots to form in the heart.
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.
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Little Hearts Need to be Cautious of COVID-19 and Kawasaki Disease
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has spread across the globe, a link has been discovered between a disease with symptoms similar to Kawasaki's and COVID-19, which has resulted in the death of children due to complications.
ECMO: An intensive care for patients with severe cardiac and respiratory failure from COVID-19
As a highly contagious and potent disease, COVID-19 can cause a wide range of symptoms and disease severity, extending from mild to fatal, affecting different organs in the body.
Prevention of COVID-19 disease
As the COVID-19 pandemic has been defined global health crisis, it has become the greatest challenge we have recently encountered worldwide.
COVID-19 versus heart disease: Symptoms differentiation and diagnosis
Aside from respiratory symptoms, COVID-19 can also cause chest discomfort, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties which appear to be similar to clinical manifestations of certain types of heart disease. Regardless of the cause, these life-threatening symptoms urge an immediate medical attention and prompt treatment.
Do not leave abdominal pain untreated. Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms might be indicated!
An aortic aneurysm is a bulging or dilation in the wall of the aorta which is a major blood vessel that carries blood from heart to body.
COVID-19 can potentially lead to fatal cardiac events
Coronaviruses are defined as a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases.
How PM2.5 air pollution potentially induces cardiovascular disease
In Thailand, particularly in Bangkok and metropolitan region, a massive cloud of ultra-fine dust particles known as PM2.5 has recently returned. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the concentration of PM2.5 pollutants should not exceed the safe threshold of 10-25 µg/m³.
Healthy food for healthy heart
Excessive cholesterol can develop fatty deposits in blood vessels, leading to serious health problems such as cardiovascular disease. A healthy diet and lifestyle changes are the best weapons to fight against cardiovascular disease. Making the simple steps for long-term benefits to the heart is highly recommended.
“Pneumothorax” a medical urgency that has to be treated
A pneumothorax (collapsed lung) occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall. This air pushes on the outside of the lung and makes the lung collapse.
Congenital Atrial Septal Defect: Key Warning Signs and Symptoms
The statistical data reveals that the average incidence rate of congenital heart defects reported in different studies is 1 up to 8 per 1,000 live births.