Vitamin K and anticoagulants
Anticoagulants are used to reduce the blood's ability to clot and form clots. The formation of blood clots is a dangerous, life-threatening situation. Clots can obstruct the flow of blood by reducing...
Citrus - effects on drugs
In recent times, more and more attention has been paid to the impact, interaction of drugs with food. There is growing evidence that interactions occur frequently and can lead to fatal complications...
Ginger - a potent anticoagulant
A study to determine the effect of spices on platelet clotting showed that ginger has anticoagulant properties.
The heart - a unique muscle
The heart, or cardiac muscle tissue, is formed by muscle fibres. These cells have the ability to contract independently and rhythmically and, importantly, can branch out forcibly. They are one of the...
Immediate indications for heart transplantation
Heart transplantation, or heart transplantation, is one of the treatments for heart failure. What are the indications for it?
Postprandial hypotonia - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Hypotonia refers to a drop in blood pressure, hypotension. The elderly, people with cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes may experience a drop in blood pressure, or postprandial hypotonia, after...
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...
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...
Breakfast and increased cardiovascular risk
Breakfast is the first meal after a long night's rest, and should be consumed to provide the body with energy to function and work.
Salt and cardiovascular disease
Many epidemiological studies have shown that increased sodium intake contributes to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
