Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the western hemisphere.
While cardiac prevention has traditionally focused on controlling high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol levels, an...
Athletic Heart Syndrome is a non-pathological condition seen in sports medicine in which the athlete’s heart is enlarged and the resting heart rate is lower than normal.
It is common in athletes who ...
Drowning remains a significant worldwide public health concern. It ranks as the third leading cause of unintentional injury death, accounting for 7 per cent of all injury-related fatalities.
It is a p...
First there was the ascent of Mont Blanc in 1786; climbs followed in Asia and South America.
As explorers began to challenge the higher parts of the Earth, the high-altitude environment occasionally p...
Travelling to high altitudes can cause an altitude-related illness.
Acute mountain sickness, accumulation of fluid in the lungs and swelling of the brain are potential problems.
Determining if you wil...
In last week’s column, heart rhythm conditions were defined and categorised into fast versus slow arrhythmias, and those originating in the upper heart chambers versus the lower.
This week, diagnosis...
Heart rhythm problems, or arrhythmias, occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate your heartbeats don’t work properly, causing your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly.
Arrhythmias...
Kidney disease is both a cause and a consequence of heart disease, the number one global killer.
Chronic kidney disease is common, affecting 9 per cent to 13 per cent of the general adult population,...
What is pericarditis?
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, which is the sac that surrounds the heart. The pericardium normally functions to protect the heart, and reduce friction betwe...
Taking a weight-loss medicine may be helpful when used in combination with diet, exercise and lifestyle changes, however, it is important to understand the risks and benefits.
First, it is essential t...
