AICD What You Need to Know
An automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, or AICD, is a medical device that is used to treat certain heart conditions, including arrhythmias and heart failure. In this blog post, we’ll explore what you need to know about AICDs, including how they work and who may benefit from them. What is an AICD? An AICD is a small, […]
When to know if you need a Pacemaker
Many people think that pacemakers are not safe, but this is not true. For your information, many famous public figures and professional athletes also have pacemakers. In addition, pacemakers are a boon for people with heart beat problems. Resting heart rate can vary from person to person depending on their age and health, but according […]
How Nicotine Affects Your Heart
Are you addicted to smoking? If not, you surely know how harmful smoking is to your health. Smoking causes countless deaths yearly, including people who don’t smoke but are in the company of people who smoke. In addition, the chemicals in cigarette smoke can cause lung cancer and other health problems. Did you know that […]
Is Surgery The Only Way To Treat Infective Endocarditis?
Infective endocarditis refers to the infection of the heart valves and the inner layer of the heart chamber, which is called the endocardium. This condition usually occurs when germs like bacteria and fungi spread from other parts of the body through blood circulation and attach themselves to the sensitive areas of the heart. This is […]
When to know if you need a Pacemaker
Many people think that pacemakers are not safe, but this is not true. For your information, many famous public figures and professional athletes also have pacemakers. In addition, pacemakers are a boon for people with heart beat problems. Resting heart rate can vary from person to person depending on their age and health, but according […]
Atrial Fibrillation: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is a condition caused by a quivering or irregular fast heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related issues. But a healthy lifestyle can lower the risk of heart disease and potentially avoid atrial fibrillation. The primary lifestyle modifications required are quitting smoking, […]
All you need to know about healthy heart rate
The heart rate is one of the human body’s ‘vital signs,’ indicating the health condition of the heart. It calculates the amount of time the heart contracts or beats per minute. When an individual is at rest, the human heart pumps the least quantity of blood to supply the oxygen it required. While a normal […]