Welcome to our cozy corner of the web where we unravel the mysteries of health, one heartbeat at a time. Today, we’re talking about a topic that’s serious but, fear not, we’ve got Umedoc in our corner to keep things light and informative! The Unwelcome Guest: Heart Attacks Picture this: Your heart, the diligent pump of…
In the quiet chambers of the heart, where rhythm weaves its delicate tapestry, there exists a clandestine waltz—an aberrant dance known as atrial fibrillation. Imagine the atria, those upper chambers, pirouetting in disarray, their beats like whispered secrets carried on the wind. But this is no ordinary ballet; it is a symphony gone awry. The Unraveling…
Diet for Heart Disease For those with heart disease, maintaining a heart healthy diet is an important part of managing your disease. Some foods promote heart health while others negatively impact the heart and should be avoided to minimize risks. The connection between nutrition and heart health should not be undermined. For example, hyperlipidemia and…
What is cardiac arrest? Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops functioning. This is because the heart’s electrical system is not working. Electric signals are how the heart controls the rate and rhythm. During cardiac arrest, the heart does not beat as it normally does and breathing may even stop too. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)…
What is a Heart Attack? A heart attack, or myocardial infarction (MI), occurs when coronary arteries are completely blocked, leading to insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle. When tissues do not get enough blood flow and oxygen for an extended period of time, they necrose (die) and cannot perform their function. There are many…
What is cough? Understanding coughs, both new and persistent, is important for taking care of your health. Coughs are common and one of the most reported reasons for visits to the doctor’s office. Some people can be more likely to get coughs than others, including smokers, people who vape, children, or have allergies or chronic…
What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Cardiac remodeling results in changes to the atria that eventually cause the change of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation typically occurs when an initiating trigger excites an ectopic focus in the atria, this allows for an unsynchronized firing of electrical impulses which causes fibrillation of…
