A family history of heart disease can increase your risk of developing cardiovascular conditions yourself. However, it is crucial to understand that while you may have a higher genetic risk, lifestyle choices significantly influence the actual development of heart disease.
At Hope & Grace Cardiac Centre, we believe that knowledge is the first step towards a healthy heart. Today, we delve into a topic that affects millions worldwide: heart failure. Let's shed light on this condition, its causes, symptoms, and how you can manage it to lead a heart-healthy life.
The team here at Hope & Grace Cardiac Centre is extremely concerned about reducing your risk of developing a heart attack. A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction (MI), occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked because of plaque build up and subsequent obstruction, usually by a blood clot. This blockage deprives the heart muscle of oxygen and nutrients, causing the muscle cells to be damaged or die.
As a consultant cardiologist and internal medicine specialist; I have been asked this question on numerous occasions.
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If you think of your dinner plate we will then divide it into different sections.
Would you know what to do if someone close to you suffered a stroke? Acting quickly and knowing the correct steps to take could mean the difference between life and death.
Stroke is one of the world’s biggest killers and is also a leading cause of disability.
The good news is, most strokes are preventable by making healthy lifestyle choices.
Stroke is one of the world’s biggest killers and is also a leading cause of disability.
The good news is, most strokes are preventable by making healthy lifestyle choices.