Clear information on coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias and valvular heart disease: symptoms, treatments and secondary prevention. Get informed today.
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) is a common symptom. Sometimes it is related to something temporary (such as a respiratory infection, stress or poor physical condition), but it can also be a sign of a heart, lung or blood problem. The important thing is to identify when it is an emergency and when an evaluation is appropriate.
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Heart failure means that the heart cannot pump blood efficiently to meet the body's needs. It is not that the heart "stops," but that its function is weakened and can cause fatigue, shortness of breath and fluid retention. Detecting it early and following a management plan reduces hospitalizations and
Cardiac arrhythmias are disturbances in the normal rhythm of the heart. They can present as very fast, very slow or irregular heartbeats. One of the most frequent and relevant is atrial fibrillation, which increases the risk of suffering a stroke by up to five times. In this article you will find out how to identify them, their main causes and the
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Arterial hypertension (pressure ≥ 130/80 mm Hg) affects one in three Mexican adults and rarely causes symptoms. However, keeping it under control reduces heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. In this guide you will learn the normal numbers, the factors that raise it and the best strategies for lowering it safely. What
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