Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): What is it?

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): What is it?

Coronary artery disease is a prevalent heart problem. The primary blood vessels that supply the heart (coronary arteries) struggle to provide sufficient blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the heart muscle. If you have coronary artery disease, decreased blood flow to the...
Heart Arrhythmias: What are they?

Heart Arrhythmias: What are they?

A heart arrhythmia is an abnormal heartbeat. A heart arrhythmia develops when the electrical signals that tell the heart to beat do not function properly. The heart can beat too quickly or too slowly. Or the heartbeat pattern may be inconsistent. A heart arrhythmia...
How do Heart Attacks differ in men and women?

How do Heart Attacks differ in men and women?

A heart attack happens when the flow of blood to the heart is substantially restricted or blocked. The blockage is usually caused by an accumulation of fat, cholesterol, and other substances in the coronary arteries. Plaques refer to fatty, cholesterol-containing...
How to manage stress for a Healthy Heart?

How to manage stress for a Healthy Heart?

Stress has become an inevitable companion in our fast-paced world. However, persistent stress affects more than just your mental health; it also has a negative physical impact, particularly on your heart. Chronic stress can induce hypertension, raise the risk of blood...