EDUCATIONAL BLOGS – Epic Heart And Vascular

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 […]

Who doesn’t like to start their morning with a warm cup of coffee? Perhaps you prefer tea instead? It doesn’t matter what beverage you go for; what matters is the amount of caffeine it contains. Most morning drinks are known for the boost of energy they provide. And where does this boost come from, you […]

The idea of your heart skipping a beat is typically associated with a romantic notion. But what steps should you take when your heartbeat starts rising, continuously thundering offbeat? A racing heart isn’t exactly uncommon. However, it is a little concerning. That, too, if you keep experiencing it frequently. So, when exactly should you be […]

High cholesterol is a serious health issue that affects many people worldwide. It can be caused by excessive consumption of unhealthy foods, leading to the buildup of lipids or fats in the bloodstream. Too much fat in your blood leads to high cholesterol levels and can damage arteries and lead to heart attack, stroke, or […]

The superior vena cava is the major or biggest vein in the upper body region. Its main purpose is to carry the blood from the head, chest, neck, and arms toward the heart. A superior vena cava syndrome or SVC syndrome is a collection of symptoms that show up when this vein is blocked or […]

High blood pressure is one of the most common health issues that Americans suffer from. One of the most common therapies that cardiologists offer is the use of aspirin therapy, but does it lower blood pressure? Some people have this belief that low-dose aspirin can cause heart attack, while others think the right dose can […]

Cardioversion vs defibrillation both has the same endpoint, i.e., to deliver electrical energy towards the heart to shock it momentarily, allowing a normal sinus rhythm to kick in. This is made possible via the heart’s natural pacemaker, also known as the sinoatrial node. Defibrillation Vs Cardioversion Let’s have a look at defibrillation in detail first. […]

Getting diagnosed with high blood pressure is nothing short of a nightmare. Plus, since there is no cure for it, you’re stuck with it for the rest of your life. In a single day, your blood flows through various pulse points as its pressure goes through multiple ups and downs. Although it might sound terrifying […]