Cardiology Ischemia
“Right Coronary Artery Blockage: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options”

“Right Coronary Artery Blockage: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options” What happens when the right coronary artery is blocked? The right… Continue reading “Right Coronary Artery Blockage: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options”

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Cardiac Syndrome X: Is it Dangerous?

What is Cardiac Syndrome X Cardiac Syndrome X aka microvascular angina (MVA) refers to the typical anginal pain in a… Continue reading Cardiac Syndrome X: Is it Dangerous?

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2 Reasons Heart Attack can take you to a Ventilator

Introduction Heart Attacks can have a variety of presentations, ranging from silent MI that remains undetected to sudden cardiac death… Continue reading 2 Reasons Heart Attack can take you to a Ventilator

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Heart Attack & Slow Heart Rate-When is it Dangerous?

Introduction Heart rate is the number of times your heart beats in a minute. The average heart rate in an… Continue reading Heart Attack & Slow Heart Rate-When is it Dangerous?

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All about Heart Attacks in Dialysis Patients

Introduction Cardiovascular diseases including heart attack are extremely common in dialysis patients and affect almost 60% of these patients. The… Continue reading All about Heart Attacks in Dialysis Patients

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Nausea & Vomiting with Heart Attack

What Causes Nausea & Vomiting With a Heart Attack? Nausea and Vomiting are gastrointestinal symptoms that are not very uncommon… Continue reading Nausea & Vomiting with Heart Attack

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Heart Attack Without Blocked Arteries

INTRODUCTION Heart Attack without blocked arteries is called MINOCA in medical terminology. MINOCA stands for Myocardial Infarct with Non-Obstructive Coronary… Continue reading Heart Attack Without Blocked Arteries

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Diagnosing Heart Attack at Home- Is it Possible?

Introduction Heart Attack or Ischemic Heart disease remains the most common cause of death in the entire world. Although the… Continue reading Diagnosing Heart Attack at Home- Is it Possible?

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Can Chest X-Ray Detect Heart Attack

Chest X-ray (CXR) is the most commonly done imaging investigation in the entire world. It is also the first-line imaging… Continue reading Can Chest X-Ray Detect Heart Attack

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How long does your arm ache before a heart attack?

Introduction Duration of pain in the arm particularly the left one before a person gets a heart attack is an… Continue reading How long does your arm ache before a heart attack?