If you’re experiencing chest pain, it’s important not to let it linger and seek medical attention immediately. Both heart attack and cardiac arrest are serious conditions; the terms are often used interchangeably but are different. Let’s discuss them in detail; heart attack vs. cardiac arrest – the difference. Heart Attack A heart attack occurs when […]
An echocardiogram is typically the first step when trying to identify heart disease. Cardiologists often recommend getting an echo exam when the patient displays signs of irregular heart activity. However, since echocardiograms only read heartbeats and blood flow, the results can be a bit tricky to decipher. It is due to this uncertainty that people […]
It’s not easy dealing with a heart condition. It can be scary and overwhelming at the same time. Even more so if you have to wear a cardiac monitoring device. From the bulky recorder to the confusing wires and electrodes stuck to your chest, it’s easy to be taken aback by it all. However, in […]
Chest pain is typically associated with a heart attack. However, frequent chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, brain fog, and other such symptoms could be pointing at something else entirely. It’s not always related to a heart attack. Although it might seem like you’re going into cardiac arrest, to determine the probable cause, your […]
Usually, when you’re lying down, your heart is in a resting state. It’s like a wave of calm washes over you, lulling your breathing down to a zen range. But have you ever felt that sudden pang in your heart? That weird dropping feeling in your chest? Even if there is no pain, the sensation […]