Heart Health
Heart Health
Latest discussions
What is the difference between a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest?
Created by Maria Fernandes (1 month ago)
A heart attack is a 'plumbing' problem where an artery is blocked. Cardiac arrest is an 'electrical' problem where the heart suddenly stops beating. A heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest, but they...
Heart Health
0
0
What does 'Palpitations' feel like?
Created by Joseph Pereira (1 month ago)
Palpitations feel like your heart is skipping a beat, fluttering, or beating too hard/fast. While often caused by stress or caffeine, persistent palpitations need an ECG to rule out 'Arrhythmias' (irr...
Heart Health
0
0
What is a 'Pacemaker'?
Created by Aditya Mehta (1 month ago)
A pacemaker is a small battery-operated device implanted under the skin. It sends electrical pulses to the heart to help it beat at a normal rate when the heart's natural 'spark plug' is failing.
Heart Health
0
0
Can 'Heartburn' be a sign of a heart attack?
Created by Imran Siddiqui (1 month ago)
Yes. Many people mistake heart-related pain for indigestion (acidity). If 'heartburn' is accompanied by sweating, shortness of breath, or pain radiating to the jaw/arm, seek emergency care immediately...
Heart Health
0
0
How does smoking damage the heart?
Created by Meera Deshmukh (1 month ago)
Nicotine narrows the blood vessels and increases heart rate, while carbon monoxide replaces oxygen in the blood. This combination forces the heart to work harder and promotes the buildup of plaque in...
Heart Health
0
0
Is aspirin safe to take daily for heart prevention?
Created by Noor Siddiqui (1 month ago)
Low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for everyone. It can cause stomach bleeding. It is usually only prescribed for those who have *already* had a heart attack or stroke. Never start 'baby aspiri...
Heart Health
0
0
Why is 'Belly Fat' more dangerous than leg fat?
Created by Imran Qureshi (1 month ago)
Visceral fat (belly fat) is metabolically active. It surrounds vital organs and releases inflammatory chemicals that lead to insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Heart Health
0
0
What is an 'Ejection Fraction' (EF)?
Created by Diya Gupta (1 month ago)
EF is a measurement (usually via Echo) of how much blood the left ventricle pumps out with each contraction. A normal EF is 55-70%. A low EF indicates heart failure or a weakened heart muscle.
Heart Health
0
0
Can stress 'break' a heart?
Created by Harpreet Kaur (1 month ago)
Yes. 'Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy' (Broken Heart Syndrome) is a real condition where severe emotional stress causes the heart's left ventricle to temporarily weaken and balloon out, mimicking a heart att...
Heart Health
0
0
What is a 'Good' Cholesterol (HDL) level?
Created by Thomas D'Costa (1 month ago)
HDL helps remove 'bad' cholesterol from your arteries. For men, a level above 40 mg/dL is good; for women, above 50 mg/dL. Regular exercise and eating healthy fats (like walnuts and olive oil) help ra...
Heart Health
0
0
Showing 10 of 10 discussions
