EDUCATIONAL BLOGS – Epic Heart And Vascular

You may have heard about a stroke, but what is a “mini stroke?” It is a condition known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA). In this condition, there is a temporary obstruction of blood flow to a part of your brain, spinal cord, or retina. The good news is mini strokes don’t cause permanent damage. […]

Have you just found out about your blocked arteries and want to know how long you can live with them? Unfortunately, there is no set time for an individual’s lifespan with coronary artery calcification. However, you can prevent your arteries from being blocked and reverse them with lifestyle changes and medical treatment if it has […]

Waking up after a seemingly good night’s sleep, only to find yourself in a never-ending battle with exhaustion. The drop in energy levels leaves you yearning for a quick fix nap all the time. What could be the culprit behind this? Is high blood pressure to be blamed for being tired all the time? Let’s […]

Are you concerned about the sharp pain under your left breast that comes and goes in the form of episodes? Well, it is definitely not something you can let be. The area in question houses vital organs such as your heart, liver, lungs, etc.; therefore, contact your healthcare expert as soon as possible under any […]

Do you have a device that helps your heart tick all day? Well, it is good that a little piece of a shocker (your pacemaker) is doing the work for your heart. But with all the goodness, there are some things you can’t do with a pacemaker inside; for example, strenuous exercise, machinery, and magnets […]

Are your legs feeling heavy, more than a sack of veggies? Do you find yourself struggling to muster up the energy to do anything beyond sitting on the couch? Well, before you conclude anything, consider this: you may be dealing with varicose veins. Yes, those drab, bulging veins that force you to want to wear […]

Do you often have to bear the discomfort of neck pain and high BP (blood pressure)? What if there is a connection between these two seemingly unrelated conditions? Well, many people with high blood pressure also experience neck pain. In this blog, let’s explore the link between these two conditions and ways of relief. Does […]

Having a heart attack is nature’s way of saying you need a break. If you or someone close has recently suffered from a heart attack, you may be thinking about what the future holds. It is normal to have questions and concerns about life expectancy after a heart attack by age, so let’s delve deeper […]

Those bluish-purple spider web lines you are seeing may look cool, but they are not a good sign for you. That mesh of vessels you see are varicose veins; they are fragile and thin and may burst, resulting in hemorrhage. Bleeding from the varicose vein needs prompt medical attention. What are Varicose Veins and Their […]

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 […]