Cardiac Clinic
How to Measure Blood Pressure
It is important to measure blood pressure periodically so as to know when it can be high or low. High Blood Pressure, better known as Hypertension is a medical condition whereby the pressure of blood inside the body is raised or high. What this means is that there is a normal blood pressure, a highRead more
Complications of Hypertension: Problems High Blood Pressure Causes
The complications of hypertension are those problems that occurs in the body as a result of the High blood pressure in the blood vessels. These complications are commonly seen in the arteries, which carry blood away from the heart and endure the force of the blood directly. The blood vessels spread throughout the body inRead more
Primary/Essential Hypertension: Symptoms, Treatment
You might have heard of essential hypertension, or at least high blood pressure or High BP, if not then you are reading about it now. It is being announced because it is a very common condition which is relatively easy to control but can have very serious and life-threatening complications if left untreated. You mayRead more
Congenital Heart Defects: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Some children are born with these problems or defects in their hearts that we call Congenital Heart Defects. These problems occurred when they were still in the womb and they can affect the structure or function of the heart. They are one of the most common types of birth defects. Some of these heart defects
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Coronary Artery Disease: Causes, Prevention, Treatment
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) occurs when there is a loss of blood supply to the muscles of a part of the heart, or all of it. When the blockage affects all of the heart, it can cause a heart attack. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of premature death in the western nations,Read moreSymptoms of a Heart Attack: How to Know
Symptoms of a heart attack helps you recognize when a person is having a heart attack. Heart Attack occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart reduces or ceases, causing damage to heart muscles. When this happens, the following symptoms can help you suspect a person who might be having a heart attack.Read moreFirst Aid for a Person having Heart Attack
Heart attack also known as Myocardial Infarction (MI) is a condition of the heart that is occurs when there is a loss of blood supply to the muscles of part of the heart. This mostly results as a result of blockage of the coronary vessels by Atherosclerotic plaques (from cholesterol & fats). It is aRead moreCardiac Arrest: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention
Cardiac arrest is the sudden stop of the heart function. Also called cardiac death because the heart stops pumping blood and the whole body goes low on blood supply. When this happens, the organs of the body start dying one after the other, because they cannot live without the oxygen (especially) and nutrient supplied by
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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: What it is & How to Avoid It
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a rare and complex congenital heart defect (that a baby is born with) in which the left side of the heart is critically underdeveloped. Inspiring story of Little Zola born with this defect. After a long open heart surgery, this warrior is off from the breathing tube & on theRead more
Heart Failure: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
Heart Failure is a very common medical condition among the elderly population in Nigeria, and the incidence is fast rising. There are about 100,000 new cases of cardiac failure each year in Nigeria. Table of Content What is Heart Failure Causes Symptoms Treatment Prevention What is Heart Failure Heart failure is a medical condition that
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