Varicose veins on the legs - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Many women have problems with varicose veins on their legs, with scientific data indicating that it affects up to 75% of women. The problem also affects men, although to a lesser extent. Varicose...
Cardiogenic shock
Cardiogenic shock is a highly life-threatening phenomenon and, despite extensive knowledge and the buoyant development of cardiology, only in recent years has there been a decrease in the mortality...
Cardiac rehabilitation
According to the WHO definition, rehabilitation is the comprehensive application of medical, social, educational and occupational measures to achieve the best possible fitness and adaptation to the...
Diagnostic methods in the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias
Today's technology makes it possible to accurately diagnose cardiac rhythm disorders. Depending on the diagnostic needs and the type of disorder, a suitable method can be selected. The most common...
Myocardial infarction - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, immediate emergency management
When confronted with the characteristic, or in addition other, non-specific symptoms of myocardial infarction, the patient should be treated with a single dose of nitroglycerin (0.4 mg) in...
Assessment of cardiac contractility disorders
Coronary flow abnormalities are the cause of inadequate blood supply to the myocardium.
Headaches in blood pressure disorders
Everyone has experiencedheadaches in their lifetime. For some patients, primary headaches accompany them throughout their lives. In the majority of cases, however, these headaches are not a symptom...
Electrotherapy in modern cardiology
Recent years have seen great breakthroughs in the treatment of cardiac rhythm and conduction disorders.
Rehabilitation of people with chronic venous insufficiency
Chronic venous disease is a persistent disorder of blood outflow through the deep and superficial veins of the extremities. During this condition, venous blood stagnates in the veins due to...
What is echocardiography?
Echocardiography, otherwise known as an echo of the heart. Echocardiography is an examination carried out using a special Medical US apparatus. This makes it possible to check and evaluate the...
What are angiographic examinations?
An angiographic examination allows the lumen of blood vessels to be visualised/observed. In this examination, contrast (a shadowing agent) is injected into the vessel, after which an X-ray is taken.
Hawthorn preparations - when is it worth reaching for them?
Two raw materials of hawthorn are used in medicine: the fruit (Crataegi fructus) and the inflorescence (Crataegi inflorescentia), both of which are rich in beneficial compounds such as:
Phytotherapy of varicose veins of the lower extremities and haemorrhoids
Diseases of the veins, caused primarily by inflammation and thrombotic processes, often lead to a weakening of the blood vessel walls and an increase in their permeability.
Are omega-3 fatty acid supplements effective? Which ones to choose?
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids for health. They should be consumed in adequate amounts in the diet or possibly supplemented with over-the-counter preparations. They should...
Doping and the heart - illegal substances used by athletes
Doping in sport, i.e. the use of a banned substance to enhance physical performance and better athletic performance, appears to be a fairly common problem. The use of performance-enhancing...
What drinks disrupt heart rhythm?
Certain drinks can affect blood pressure and increase the risk of arrhythmia.
Stabbing in the heart area in young people
Stabbing in theheart area in young people is not always the result of an illness.
Diet to improve heart function
Diet is a very important part of proper heart function. It should be well balanced and healthy. When this is not the case, it should be changed to prevent cardiovascular disease. You should limit...
What can you do after work to strengthen your heart?
After an eight-hour day of sedentary work, our heart demands oxygenation. The best thing we can do for it in the afternoons is regular, aerobic exercise.
