EDUCATIONAL BLOGS – Epic Heart And Vascular
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5 Surprising Symptoms of Arrhythmia & When to See a Specialist
Arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. It doesn’t always mean there’s something wrong with your heart. You might not even know you have arrhythmia until you see a doctor for something else. Even though not everyone has symptoms of arrhythmia, when they do, they might not recognize them. Here’s what you should watch for and when […]
10 Signs of Peripheral Artery Disease: What to Look For
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) and coronary artery disease are both caused by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the process of arteries narrowing and becoming blocked over time by plaque. When the arteries of the heart are affected then it leads to coronary artery disease but any arteries are susceptible to plaque buildup. Peripheral arteries are those away […]
High Blood Pressure Risk Factors: Here’s What You Can Change
There are many high blood pressure risk factors and some of them you have no control over, like family history, race, gender, and age. There are many lifestyle factors, however, that also put you at risk. Making changes may help you reduce your chances of developing hypertension as you age. Activity Level The CDC recommends […]
Heart failure guidelines
Our heart starts pumping even before we are born. It is one of the essential organs of our body, and life depends on it. The heart pumps blood and oxygen to other parts of the body; however, if it fails body stops functioning, leading to stroke, attack, and heart failure. The article will describe heart […]
I can feel my heart beating in my chest when lying down.
Pain in the heart is a serious condition most of the time, and one shouldn’t ignore it. People complain that I can feel my heart beating in my chest when lying down. Is this normal or a warning sign our body is giving? It is commonly a sign of heart palpitation in which a strong […]
Stroke vs. Heart attack; what is the difference
Both stroke and heart attack are life-threatening and occur suddenly. Hence, they require immediate treatment for survival. Moreover, despite being lethal, the symptoms vary in both. So to know about the differences between stroke vs. Heart attack, let us look at both in-depth and see how we can save the life of our loved one. […]
Why do I have chest pain and headache at the same time?
We often hear of the instant death of people due to a heart attack. There have been numerous cases when the person was healthy in the morning and left for work; however he collapsed after a few hours. Chest pain is an alarming sign; if you have it, get a checkup. It is also a […]