Avocados and cholesterol levels
Avocados, a tasty fruit, originate from Central America. The fruit is a valuable source of vitamins B2, B6, E, C and potassium, among others. Due to their content of monounsaturated fatty acids, they...
Onions and their beneficial properties
Onions (Allium cepa L.) belong to the amaryllis family and originate from Central Asia. It has been known since 3000 BC. The medicinal properties of onions have been known for centuries. It prevents...
Soluble fibre - why is it so important?
Dietary fibre is a complex carbohydrate. Fibre is divided into water-soluble (pectin, gums, plant mucilages, some hemicelluloses) and non-water-soluble (cellulose, some hemicelluloses, lignins).
Fermented milk products and cholesterol levels
Fermented dairy products are a source of nutrients with high nutritional value. They are distinguished by their protein content of high biological value, balanced amino acid composition. They are a...
Betaine and betacyanins for improved circulation
Betaine and betacyanins belong to bioactive, organic chemical compounds. They are found in large quantities in beetroot. They are responsible for the reddish-purple colour of the vegetable.
Grapefruit and atherosclerosis
Grapefruit is classed as a low-calorie fruit and is a source of vitamin C, beta-carotene and galacturonic acid. Galacturonic acid belongs to the uronic acids and is a component of the soluble fibres...
Takayasu's disease - pulseless disease - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Takayasu's disease, otherwise known as pulseless disease, is a condition whose essence is inflammation , most commonly involving the aortic wall and its branches as well as the coronary and renal...
Myocardial neurosis
Cardiac neurosis, is described by patients as feeling pain in the chest accompanied by anxiety, apprehension, palpitations, chest tightness, shortness of breath and dizziness. Generally speaking, the...
Peripheral vascular disease - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A situation in which the blood vessels in the feet, thighs or legs become partially or completely narrowed is called peripheral vascular disease. The narrowing in the vessels prevents the free flow...
Diagnosis by ECG tests
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is the electrical activity of the heart, recorded using electrodes clipped to the skin of the chest.
Digitalis glycosides - effects and dangerous side effects
Digitalisglycosides occur naturally in the plant materials of foxglove (Digitalis lanata) and digitalis purpurea (Digitalis purpurea).
Artificial heart valves
The human heart consists of two atria and two ventricles. It also contains four valves whose role is to direct the flow of blood during heart function (systole and diastole). We distinguish between...
The impact of low blood pressure on a person's wellbeing and activity
Hypotension, or hypotonia, is not a problem we should underestimate, whether we suffer from primary or secondary hypotension.
Gym classes - what equipment should I choose to exercise that is good for my heart?
Exercising at the gym is very popular. You can use many pieces of equipment, exercise equipment. Which ones are best for our heart?
Chest X-ray in cardiology
A well-taken history, physical examination and a number of specialised examinations are used to diagnose cardiovascular diseases, especially heart defects, which are the biggest problem in...
Drug-drug interactions with alcohol
A very large number of drugs can interact dangerously with alcohol Combining alcohol with drugs can result in serious complications up to and including death.
Why do I need to take anticoagulants?
Anticoagulants are the daily bread of many patients today. Why is it absolutely necessary to take them and why interrupting therapy can result in many side effects?
Myocardial infarction pain - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Chest pain is a symptom that worries most of us because of its easy association with a heart attack or other serious heart disease. However, is every pain or unpleasant discomfort felt in the chest...
Oedemas - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The accumulation of swellings in various areas of the body usually significantly reduces the patient's comfort in life. Weight gain, the need to buy new clothes or shoes and difficulty in moving...
Measuring blood pressure in adults
Measurement of blood pressure is one of the basic tests that can be performed at home and provide valuable information for the doctor. Blood pressure shows diurnal variability, with the lowest...
