Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a rare and complex congenital heart defect (a baby is born with) in which the left side of the heart is critically underdeveloped. Today we will discuss Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Let me tell you this inspiring story of a little Zola born with this defect. The inspiring story of…
Some children are born with these problems or defects in their hearts that we call Congenital Heart Defects. These problems occurred when they were still in the womb and they can affect the structure or function of the heart. They are one of the most common types of birth defects. Some of these heart defects…
Symptoms of a heart attack help you recognize when a person is having a heart attack. Heart Attack occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart reduces or ceases, causing damage to heart muscles. When this happens, the following symptoms can help you suspect a person who might be having a heart attack….
A heart attack also known as Myocardial Infarction (MI) is a condition of the heart that occurs when there is a loss of blood supply to the muscles of a part of the heart. This mostly results as a result of blockage of the coronary vessels by Atherosclerotic plaques (from cholesterol and fats). It is…
Every time you go to the hospital, you hear the doctor say, your blood pressure today is 150/90 mmHg. It seems you have “Hypertension” & hence you want to know what this means. Hypertension also known as “High blood pressure, High BP” is a very common condition in our nation. It is particularly responsible for a lot…
Heart Failure is a very common medical condition among the elderly population in Nigeria, and the incidence is fast rising. There are about 100,000 new cases of cardiac failure each year in Nigeria. What is Heart Failure Heart failure is a medical condition that occurs when the heart can no longer pump enough blood that would be…
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) occurs when there is a loss of blood supply to the muscles of a part of the heart or all of it. When the blockage affects of the heart, it can cause a heart attack. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of premature death in Western nations and its…