The founder of HeartCry Missionary Society and renowned preacher Paul Washer went through a heart bypass surgery, leaving a lot of his followers and well-wishers concerned about his health. This turn of events was confirmed by the HeartCry Missionary Society on November 21, 2023. The intervention was deemed necessary for the preacher’s health, with the…
The technology of implantable devices has been used as a treatment for heart disease for about 40 years since pacemakers were first used. The technology has progressed over the years to include other devices meant to manage different heart conditions. Due to a lack of availability of local expertise and lower cost of treatment, countries…
Atrial fibrillation, a form of arrhythmia, is the most prevalent heart rhythm disorder. The condition causes an erratic and unpredictable activity in the heart’s upper changes. It occurs when the two upper changes of the heart experience chaotic electrical signals. This then causes a fast and irregular heart rhythm. Atrial fibrillation, also called Afib, is…
A heart attack happens when the blood flow to the heart is blocked depriving the heart of much-needed oxygen. It is a medical emergency, and it is necessary to go to the hospital immediately when the first signs of any of the symptoms are noticed. This can also be called myocardial infarction, and it can…
Cardiac rehabilitation is a personalized program of exercise and education that is designed to improve the health of individuals with heart disease. It is often recommended for individuals who have undergone heart surgery or who suffered from a heart attack. Cardiac rehabilitation involves training, exercise, emotional support, lifestyle changes, and education about living a heart-healthy…
In winter, the main and most common health risk that an individual can encounter is cold weather. Many people only consider the most extreme danger that is posed by cold weather which are frostbite and hypothermia. However, the drop in temperature can affect the health of an individual, especially their cardiovascular health in ways that…
Cardiac catheterization is a test or treatment for some heart or blood vessel issues like clogged arteries or to investigate issues like irregular heartbeats. It can also be called a coronary angiogram. In the procedure, a catheter – a thin, hollow tube, is guided through a blood vessel in the arm or leg and guided…
Heart valve repair surgery is done to repair or replace a valve allowing the backflow of blood or is too narrow. It can be done to any of the four valves in the heart. The valves keep blood moving only in the right direction in the heart. When the valves function properly, the blood flows…
There are natural ways to lower cholesterol levels for healthy living. The liver is the organ responsible for producing as much cholesterol as the body needs. It binds cholesterol with fat in the form of very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL). As the VLDL delivers the fat to the body cells that need it, it evolves into…
Heart surgery or open heart surgery is a procedure that is used to treat or address heart issues. It requires the complete opening of the thoracic wall in order to make the heart easier to reach. The sternum is cut through and the ribs are spread, this is sometimes referred to as cracking open the chest. Open heart surgery is a reliable way of performing heart surgeries, it is only recommended if the patient is strong enough to withstand the strain of it.
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