Coronary artery disease (CAD) is mostly the result of circumstances which hinder the adequate supply of nutrients and oxygen to the heart by disrupting the blood flow. There’s a network of arteries surrounding your heart. Over the years, because of factors including diseases, plaque build-up, or damage, these arteries get narrowed, making it difficult for […]
Cardiology
The Harmful Effects Of Passive Smoking
If you smoke or have a family member who does, passive smoking and its effects on those who live with you must have crossed your mind at times. And it should! The non-smokers who face tobacco smoke at work or home develop 25-30% higher chances of suffering from heart diseases. Passive smoking poses a major […]
Smoking And Its Effect On The Heart And Blood Vessels
Cigarette smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causes numerous ailments and impacts health in general. Worldwide, smoking causes 7 million deaths each year and is one of the leading preventable cause of death. Research and studies have shown that smoking increases the risk: for coronary heart disease and stroke by 2 to 4 […]
At the Heart of Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that can lead to complications over time. These complications can include: Coronary heart diseases or Cardiovascular disease which can lead to a heart attack Cerebrovascular diseases which can lead to a stroke Retinoplasty (disease of the eye) which can lead to blindness Nephropathy (disease of the kidney) which can […]
Hyperlipidemia and the risk of cardiovascular disease
Hyperlipidemia is one of the major preventable cardiovascular risk factors and refers to increased levels of lipids (fats), such as cholesterol and triglycerides, in the blood. Although hyperlipidemia does not cause symptoms, it can significantly increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including diseases of blood vessels supplying the heart (coronary artery disease), brain (cerebrovascular […]