Lycopene - a carotenoid that reduces the risk of myocardial infarction
Lycopene is a compound belonging to the family of carotenoids - natural antioxidants. It gives vegetables and fruit their red colour. It has a proven effect in reducing the risk of cancer and also...
Nutrition in atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis (Atherosclerosis) is a disease involving the arteries. The essence of the disease is the deposition of cholesterol, its esters and lipids in the inner membrane of the arterial vessel....
Cardiac anaemia - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Cardiac anaemia, or ischaemic heart disease, is nothing more than a syndrome of various symptoms that are caused by ischaemia of the heart muscle. This condition affects not only adults and the...
Atherosclerosis and carotid endarterectomy procedure
Atherosclerosis involves the medium and large arteries. It is in these that more and more lipids, collagen and calcium deposits are deposited every day, leading to restricted flow in the vessel.
Pathogenetic process of atherosclerosis development
Atherosclerosis is a condition affecting the elastic arteries and long muscular arteries, which, when affected by the disease, show a significant thickening of the inner membrane as a result of...
Dietary fatty acids
According to a report by the World Health Organisation and the Food and Agriculture Organisation, published in 2002, the impact of diet on the development of cardiovascular disease remains undisputed.
Do drugs for reflux and peptic ulcer disease increase the risk of heart attack?
A growing body of research indicates that long-term use of drugs by patients with peptic ulcer disease (stomach or duodenal), reflux, heartburn and other upper gastrointestinal complaints may lead to...
Coronary artery anomalies
Primary coronary artery anomalies include ectopic left or right artery departure from the opposite coronary sinus, left coronary artery departure from the pulmonary artery and congenital coronary...
Myocardial infarction - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Myocardial infarction refers to necrosis of an organ or tissue caused by ischaemia. Depending on the site of ischaemia, a distinction is made between infarction of brain tissue (cerebral ischaemic...
Atherosclerosis - advances in treatment part 2
Elevated values of metalloproteinases are detected by a blood serum test. The latest 'advance' in clinical pharmacology in the treatment of atherosclerosis are therapeutic substances called...
Atherosclerosis - advances in treatment part 1
The formation of vascular atherosclerosis is associated with the production, stabilisation and detachment of an atherosclerotic plaque. The latter consists of a lipid core, a fibrous envelope and...
Modern treatment of coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease, also known as ischaemic heart disease, is a condition caused by inadequate blood supply and oxygenation to the heart.
Coronary heart disease - how to prevent it?
Cardiovascular disease is one of the greatest medical challenges of the 21st century. The increase in disease incidence and mortality is particularly noticeable in highly developed countries....
Is it possible to have a heart attack at a young age?
The incidence of heart attacks in children, adolescents and young adults in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate, while the incidence of heart attacks in older people is decreasing.
Mute myocardial ischaemia
The causes of silent ischaemia are complex and not fully understood. Impaired alerting mechanisms and variation in pain sensitivity are likely causes. There is a strong association between silent...
Acute coronary syndromes
Ischaemic heart diseases are defined as all conditions of myocardial ischaemia caused by inadequate oxygen supply.
Heart attack - what is it?
Everyone knows or has once known someone who has suffered a heart attack. This is not surprising, as 40% of the population dies in our country because of it.
Myocardial infarction - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, how to recognise
Cardiovascular diseases are among the most common conditions in our population, leaving even cancer behind. One of their most serious consequences is myocardial infarction. How do you recognise that...
Chest pain - is it a heart attack?
Amyocardial infarction is an acute coronary syndrome in which the lumen of an artery closes. The most characteristic symptom is chest pain, but there are also a number of other unusual symptoms that...
Diet after myocardial infarction
Myocardialinfarction is a condition that is an immediate threat to the patient's life and health. It is classified as one of the coronary heart diseases, in which an area of necrosis develops due to...
