Ischaemic heart disease (102 contents)
Acute myocardial infarction (64 contents)
Fear of another heart attack: how to support a loved one?
Cardiovascular diseases - including heart attacks - are among the leading causes of death in Poland. It is because of this that so much emphasis is placed on the prevention of heart disease. However,...
What does pain in the heart area mean?
Pain in the region of the heart can signal a wide variety of health conditions, from less serious conditions such as heartburn or muscle pain to serious cardiac problems. Identifying the cause is key...
Is it possible to have a heart attack and not know it?
Is it possible to have a heart attack and not know it? Does every heart attack hurt?
When can a stabbing sensation in the heart be a cause for concern?
Everyone has experienced a stabbing sensation in the heart at some point. Although it is most often a harmless phenomenon, there are situations when it can be a sign of a more serious problem. In...
Aspirin a cure for a healthy heart? Check it out!
Aspirin is not only a remedy for a cold or fever. Taken systematically and in the right dose, it will also protect against a heart attack or other cardiovascular event. However, it is not recommended...
Women are more likely to die after a heart attack
Numerous studies and statistics have proven that men are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease than women. However, when researchers compared the results after a heart attack among both...
Alcohol abuse and heart attack
Myocardial infarction is a fatal disease - this is why doctors pay so much attention to the risk factors that patients should avoid. Many people are puzzled by the link between myocardial infarction...
Suspected heart attack: what symptoms suggest a heart attack?
It is typically assumed that a heart attack occurs in middle-aged and elderly people, but in practice they are not the only people who can suffer from this disease - young adults and sometimes even...
Heart attacks are more common in winter
Doctors report more cases of heart attacks and strokes during the cold winter months, especially in December and January. People with cardiovascular disease should not go outside during the cold...
Are people at higher risk of developing COVID-19 after a heart attack?
Approximately 20-30% of patients hospitalised for COVID-19 have heart problems. These patients tend to have more severe symptoms and poorer health outcomes. Their heart problems may be caused by...
Myocardial infarction - what are the causes and symptoms, and what treatment should I take?
Myocardial infarction is, unfortunately, still a very common disease - it is estimated that around 200,000 patients die each year in Poland because of it. The use of various harmful stimulants, as...
Myocardial infarction in people under 40 - causes and treatment
Myocardial infarction is typically seen in older people, but it sometimes occurs in very young adults and, in rare cases, even in children. The disease at a young age may be favoured by harmful...
Myocardial infarction - how do you tell the difference between a heart attack and a stroke?
Myocardial infarction and stroke are both life-threatening emergencies. Some of the symptoms may be similar, but in reality they are completely different conditions. The sooner a person recognises a...
What problems lead to simultaneous leg pain and chest pain?
Leg pain and chest pain are two complaints that are unlikely to occur in a patient at the same time. However, there are situations - albeit rare - where the patient experiences both of the...
Hand numbness - what could be its causes?
Hand numbness usually causes a great deal of concern. And rightly so, because it can be caused by heart attacks, strokes, people with carpal tunnel syndrome, multiple sclerosis patients and cancer...
Does every chest pain mean a heart attack?
Chest pain is the most commonly cited symptom suggesting a heart attack. However, it is important not to become paranoid, as not every pain will indicate that we are dealing with a life-threatening...
Omega-3 fatty acids as heart protection after myocardial infarction
Cardiovascular diseases are very widespread in society and represent one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Having suffered a heart attack obliges one to change one's lifestyle and introduce...
Hypokalaemia and hyperkalaemia: these terms should not be unfamiliar to you
Potassium is a very important substance for the human body. Not only is it involved in the conduction of impulses through many different cells, but it is also an activator of many different enzymes....
Popular painkiller and cardiovascular disease
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most commonly used preparations to relieve pain or fever. Their use - especially in excessive doses - poses a risk of their side effects,...
Myocardial infarction in women
The dynamic development of cardiology and the growing interest in the relationship between gender and the pathogenesis and management of cardiovascular disease have revealed significant discrepancies...
The ban on smoking in restaurants has reduced the number of hospitalised patients in the Czech Republic
A total ban on smoking in restaurants and inns has been in force in the Czech Republic for a year. However, there are still voices of opponents who want to relax the new regulations, as well as...
Vitamin D deficiency
Avoiding the sun, being allergic to milk or following a strict vegan diet can all contribute to an increased risk of vitamin D deficiency.
