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 […]
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 […]
