Cardiovascular diseases (350 contents)
Ischaemic heart disease (102 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,...
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...
People under 40 with a mental health disorder at greater risk of stroke or heart attack
People with experience of a mental health crisis are more likely to suffer a heart attack or ischaemic stroke, according to a recent study by South Korean researchers.
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...
The most common heart diseases and their treatments
Heart diseases represent some of the most common conditions in our society. Treatment of cardiac diseases is more effective the sooner the disease is detected.
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 failure and fluid restriction
Congestive heart failure is a condition that can have a significant impact on a person's day-to-day life - in some patients, the deterioration in exercise tolerance can be so severe that activity...
Heart failure in young people: can the disease occur in a 20-year-old?
Heart failure is definitely a serious disease - its symptoms can make it very difficult to function normally, and its treatment may require a heart transplant. It is most often found in the elderly,...
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...
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...
What should the heart rate be during exercise?
In this age of widely available electronic devices, measuring heart rate during exercise is not particularly difficult. But is it worth monitoring this parameter? Yes, it is - thanks to this, it is...
Electrocardiographic exercise test - what should you know?
During exercise, the oxygen demand of skeletal muscles increases, leading to an acceleration of the heart rate. The heart rate increases until the so-called maximum heart rate is reached. In people...
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...
Angina pectoris - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Angina pectoris is among the first symptoms of ischaemic heart disease. It is estimated that about 1.5 million people in Poland suffer from angina. Angina results from problems associated with...
Aspirin in the past and today
Aspirin has been known to man since ancient times, and the salicylates themselves as the group from which aspirin is derived, since ancient times. To date, the knowledge that medicine has of the...
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...
