The Importance of Paying Attention to Ulcer Symptoms Stressful lifestyles, poor diets, and the abuse of cigarettes, alcohol, and caffeine…
WHO and the Nigerian Government move to curb cardiovascular diseases (Heart Disease) Had it been I knew how awful it…
Hypertension What Is Hypertension?Hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure, it is a state of great psychological stress.High blood pressure (hypertension)…
Nigerians wake up to high blood pressure In Nigeria’s megacity of Lagos, lifestyles resemble those of developed countries and hypertension…
Heart Attack Overview A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked. The blockage is…
Diabetes OverviewDiabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is…
Echocardiogram(Heart Ultrasound) An echocardiogram, or “echo,” is a specialized ultrasound of the heart using 2-D and Doppler ultrasound. This non-invasive…
Who gets heart disease?Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for…
Cardiovascular Disease and DiabetesThe following statistics speak loud and clear that there is a strong correlation between cardiovascular disease (CVD)…
Overview An echocardiogram uses sound waves to produce images of your heart. This common test allows your doctor to see…