Acute myocardial infarction is the medical name. A heart attack is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the blood flow to the heart muscle is cut off suddenly, causing tissue damage. It is usually the result of a blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries. A blockage can develop due to plaque formation, […]
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Mitral valve regurgitation — also called mitral regurgitation, mitral insufficiency or mitral incompetence — is a condition in which your heart’s mitral valve doesn’t close tightly, allowing blood to flow backward in your heart. If the mitral valve regurgitation is significant, blood can’t move through your heart or to the rest of your body as […]
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The epidemic of COVID-19 is often called “unprecedented” – and for many people collaborating in their homes in different countries, the experience is both unique and challenging. But in late medieval Europe, individuals were isolated professionally. Some people – women in particular – were permanently withdrawn from society to live on a lonely wall, in […]
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Feeding some foods so your body can keep your immune system strong. If you are looking for ways to prevent colds and flu, then your first step should be to visit your local grocery store. Plan your meals to include these 15 powerful immune system boosters. Citrus Fruits Most people turn to vitamin C after […]
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Coronavirus is a virus found in animals and, rarely, can be transmitted from animals to humans and then spread to individuals. In addition to COVID-19, other human coronaviruses include The MERS virus, or Middle East respiratory syndrome and The SARS virus, or severe acute respiratory syndrome. This virus first occurred in the Guangdong province in […]
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease that affects the heart muscle, causing muscle enlargement, or hypertrophy. At the Cleveland Family’s Miller Family Heart and Vascular Institute, we are treated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Is of particular interest. Since 1978, we have treated hundreds of patients and the number is increasing every year. The thickening of […]
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Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle, which usually begins in the main pumping chamber (left ventricle) of your heart. The ventricle stretches and thins (dilates) and cannot pump blood as well as a healthy heart. The term “cardiomyopathy” is a generic term that refers to an abnormality of the heart muscle. Loose […]
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A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the pulmonary artery, which supplies the blood to the lungs. It is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases. Pulmonary embolism affects about 1 in 1,000 people every year in India. The obstruction, usually a blood clot, prevents oxygen from reaching the lung tissue. This means that it […]
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Heart disease or Cardiovascular Disease is a common term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels. It is commonly associated with the formation of fatty deposits inside the arteries and an increased risk of blood clots. It can also be associated with damage to the arteries in organs such as the eyes. CVD is […]
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Blood pressure is the force at which blood travels from the heart to the arteries. A normal blood pressure reading is less than 120/80 mm Hg. When blood pressure is high, blood moves more forcefully through the arteries. It puts increased pressure on the delicate tissues in the arteries and damages blood vessels. High blood […]
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