Heart (cardiovascular) disease (CVD, heart disease) is a variety of types of conditions that affect the heart. There are mainly 2 types of heart diseases, First type is congenital heart diseases which is present from the time of the birth and the second type is Acquired which occurs gradually as result of some infections, or degenerative/age […]
Cardiology
Cardiovascular disease, Warning signs and Risk Factors
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of chronic disease morbidity and mortality all over the world. Around 17.7 million people worldwide succumb to cardiovascular diseases every year.* Cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of premature death, includes heart attacks, strokes, and other circulatory related diseases. Particularly shocking is the increased rate in heart attacks among young people. According to many studies all […]
Heart age and risk factors
World Heart Day is commemorated every year, on the 29th of September in order to spread awareness about the risk factors for heart diseases and stroke, as well as to provide information on the ways in which a person can have a healthy heart. However, the heart can become vulnerable to habitual risk factors like […]
The Need for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
A normal coronary artery is responsible for transferring blood to the cardiac muscles. Damage or disease can lead to the deposition of plaque on its inner wall, which solidifies over time and obstructs the passage of blood. Hence, the heart muscle doesn’t get adequate blood. Coronary disease (i.e., blockage in coronary arteries) usually present with […]
The Management of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), where your arteries harden, blood flow is disrupted, and heart muscles weaken, is a concerning, potentially fatal disease. That’s why it doesn’t come as a surprise that doctors are regularly asked if it is possible to cure CAD. The answer you’ll get from most cardiologists in Dubai confirms that heart conditions […]