WHAT IS CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE / DEFECT? Congenital means inborn or existing at birth. Among the terms you may hear… Read More
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart disease that frequently escapes detection until patient reached adulthood. This defect allows… Read More
CAN I PREVENT HEART DISEASE? You can prevent heart disease by following a heart-healthy lifestyle. Coronary Artery Disease develops gradually… Read More
BYPASS SURGERY Bypass surgery is the most common type of heart surgery. Arteries can become clogged over time by the… Read More
Renal angiography or Renal Angioplasty refers to the procedure carried out to detect the blockages in the blood vessels to… Read More
WHAT IS ANGIOPLASTY OR BALLOON ANGIOPLASTY? Angioplasty, also called balloon angioplasty, and vascular stenting are minimally invasive procedures performed to… Read More
FAMILY HISTORY It has been confirmed through research that family history plays a significant role in disease pattern especially in… Read More
Nicotine in tobacco causes a craving in the smoker, more so when he/she sees other smokers. To control that craving:… Read More
Nicotine addiction and the resultant withdrawal symptoms are the main hindrance in quitting smoking. Smokers can successfully quit if they… Read More
A smoker needs to understand the likely effects of quitting smoking before deciding to do so. He/she must: Make a… Read More
The role of prevention. A distinction must be made between "prevention," broadly understood, and the more narrowly defined area of… Read More
Smoking and tobacco-related health complications are the single largest cause of preventable, premature death. Cigarette smoking and tobacco use are… Read More