Carrots and heart attacks
The inotropic (preventing circulatory failure) properties of garden carrot roots have been known for over 20 years. Animal studies show that carrots influence the function of heart muscle at risk of...
Wegener's granulomatosis - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Many patients, upon hearing the diagnosis, do not know what Wegener's granulomatosis is. It is a disease that affects both men and women (with similar frequency). Unfortunately, the symptoms of this...
Grape seeds - a valuable source of cardiovascular protective compounds
The health properties of grapes and the beneficial effects of resveratrol, which is mainly found in the skin of the fruit, are well known in the literature. The polyphenol is extremely important in...
Coenzyme Q10
Recent scientific reports attribute an increasing role to coenzyme Q10 in combating cardiovascular diseases. Coenzyme Q10 was first isolated from the mitochondrion of the ox heart muscle cell. It is...
Oregano-an unusual spice, or just?
Oregano is a plant in the light family(Lamiaceae). It is found in Europe and Central Asia. It is a long-lasting, intensely fragrant and melliferous plant. In Poland, it is mainly found in common...
Cartamus oil
Carthamus oil is obtained from safflower, an asteraceous plant native to the Middle East and India. It has a golden yellow colour, contains linoleic acid and is classified as an essential fatty acid...
Rheumatic fever
Rheumatic fever is a condition whose essence is generalised inflammation. It is a complication of streptococcal pharyngitis and tonsillitis. The inflammatory process may involve the heart, joints,...
Coffee and cholesterol
We usually drink it every day with or without milk, with or without added sugar - coffee, which thanks to the Pole Jerzy Franciszek Kulczycki, has become a popular drink all over Europe. What effect...
Cloves in the fight against clots
Cloves are the unbloomed, dried flower buds of the clove tree, which are used as a spice. They are cultivated in Brazil, India, Madagascar and Tanzania, among others.
Hypersplenism
Hypersplenism is characterised by excessive destruction of the morphotic elements of the blood. It is accompanied by enlargement of the spleen. Hypersplenism occurs in the course of medical...
Restless legs syndrome and cardiovascular disease
Restlesslegs syndrome is a condition that affects patients of all ages. In many cases, it requires specialised treatment. This is because it can lead to a number of different diseases.
Hemangiomas - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A haemangioma is a benign tumour that originates in the blood vessel system. It can appear even in very young children and can be visible on the skin in adults or the elderly. It can be located in...
Systemic vasculitis - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Systemic vasculitis is a large group of connective tissue diseases in which inflammation of the vessel walls and subsequent necrosis develops. The consequences of this condition are usually bleeding,...
The French paradox
The French paradox refers to a phenomenon observed in recent years. The French diet is a high-fat diet in which moderate amounts of red wine are regularly consumed. Despite this, the risk of...
Trans fatty acids
Trans fatty acids are formed by hydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids that contain at least one double bond. As a result, the fat (vegetable oils) changes from a liquid to a solid consistency.
Heart structure - anatomy
The human heart is one of the most important organs. It is located in the thorax in the mediastinum. It is located in the pericardial sac. The heart muscle acts as a pump and its primary function is...
What is dysentery?
Melanosis is also known as hyperhaemorrhagia - meaning an excess of red blood cells in the patient. It is a number of conditions accompanied by an excessive production of red blood cells...
Causes and symptoms of Raynaud's disease
The direct causes of Raynaud's disease are still being sought. At present, it is presumed that patients affected by this condition have significantly more adrenergic receptors in their arterial...
Tako-Tsubo syndrome
Tako-Tsubo syndrome is a very rare cardiac disease. It usually affects women between the ages of 55 and 75. It most often occurs in people who have experienced very strong emotional experiences. The...
Aortic aneurysm - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Aortic aneurysm can occur in patients of any age, regardless of gender. It is a condition that threatens the health and life of the patient. It is therefore necessary to treat it with surgery. The...
