You may be surprised to know that the terminologies of cardiac arrest and heart attack are often used interchangeably despite being different things. Cardiac arrest is usually a condition where the heart has stopped pumping blood. This is a pre-terminal condition and will often lead to death unless a beating heart is not restored using shock treatment…
No doubt, huge numbers of people are suffering from hypertension and blood pressure all over the world. Hence every person needs to be aware of hypertension and take necessary care before getting attacked by this disease. On this, National High Blood Pressure Education Month, Dr. Benny Jose took participate in spreading the awareness and giving education…
Studies reveal that there is a noticeable increment in the number of patients suffering from high blood pressure. Having a problem with high blood pressure can be life-threatening to a person if he or she does not opt for proper treatment. Any measure taken to prevent and treat high blood pressure will include…
A heart pacemaker is a medical device that is battery driven and implanted just under the skin. It has leads or cables that run from the device to the heart through a vein. A pacemaker can reduce the symptoms of heart diseases resulting from abnormalities in electrical impulses in the heart. It can…
Heart disease seems to be one of the most leading causes of death worldwide. A global survey says that almost one in every fourth death is due to heart disease. Every day the numbers of patients suffering from heart problems are increasing. Hence, doctors suggest that people become aware of their lifestyle and food…
Cardiovascular disease is the term, which is used to denote all types of diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels. It is generally associated with a build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries. On the other hand, Heart Disease is a phrase that is used for multiple conditions that affect the heart’s…