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Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death globally. So knowing about its causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment is vital to ensuring our health and wellbeing. Learn all you need to know, here.
How does beta blocker therapy help with heart disease? Beta blockers are a common treatment for congestive heart failure. In addition, it is one of the most commonly prescribed classes of drugs for hypertension (high blood pressure). They do this by blocking the effects of epinephrine (adrenaline) and slowing the heart rate, which lowers the […]
Medically reviewed by • Dec 04, 2022
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) develops when acute rheumatic fever (ARF) causes permanent scarring and damage to the heart valves. Heart valves help push blood through the chambers of the heart and to the rest of the body. However, valves that have been damaged by RHD may cause the blood to move in the wrong direction and […]
Medically reviewed by • Aug 10, 2020
If someone tells you that you could die of a broken heart, you might want to believe them. That’s because science has proven that broken heart syndrome actually exists. But what is it? And how do you identify the symptoms of broken heart syndrome? What is Takotsubo or Stress Cardiomyopathy? Takotsubo cardiomyopathy got its interesting name […]
Medically reviewed by • Jun 10, 2021
When it comes to finding out what is causing chest pain, it can get very tricky. For example, if you compare unstable angina vs heart attack, the symptoms can be very similar, especially since unstable angina can sometimes lead to a heart attack. But what exactly is unstable angina, and why does it precede a heart […]
Medically reviewed by • Jun 10, 2021
Heart-related illnesses are the leading cause of death worldwide. And among these illnesses, heart attacks are one of the most common. Thankfully, if you keep yourself informed about the pre-warning signs of a heart attack, you can seek medical attention before it gets worse. Knowing the pre-warning signs of a heart attack can also prove useful […]
Medically reviewed by • Feb 17, 2022
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