Heart rate (pulse) is one of the basic, easily measurable vital signs. So what should be the correct pulse in an adult and a child?…

Iron deficiency can cause shortness of breath, dizziness, faster heart beat. You can check it by taking a blood test. If you are found to be iron deficient, you will need ...…

Blood pressure is the force with which flowing blood presses against the walls of blood vessels. What blood pressure is normal? What raises them and what lowers them? Why ...…

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an excessive widening of the diameter of the abdominal aorta. The larger the diameter, the greater the risk of an aneurysm rupture which can lead to ...…

The pericardium, also called a pericardial sac or pericardial sac, is the thin membrane that surrounds the heart muscle. It keeps the heart in the correct position ...…

Acute Coronary Syndrome is a clinical symptom complex caused by a sudden reduction in blood flow in the coronary arteries where ...…

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a group of clinical symptoms classified as oncological emergencies, as most of the ...…

The circulatory system is a closed system of blood and lymph vessels that constantly transport blood and lymph through the body. Blood, set in motion by ...…

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, certain oral bacteria may contribute to the development of hypertension ...…

Stroke is a common cause of death - a common condition that is still often misunderstood. Is a stroke a heart problem? What You Should Know ...…

After a heart attack, the key is to modify your current habits. It is important to take care of a he althy lifestyle in order to avoid railroads ...…

Subarachnoid haemorrhage may occur as a consequence of a head injury, but it may also be caused by an aneurysm rupture of one of the intracranial vessels ...…

Hypotension (hypotension) means low blood pressure or hypotension. Low blood pressure is primarily a problem for women and adolescent girls. Often m ...…

Atherosclerosis usually begins innocently: we get tired faster, our legs often hurt, we have trouble concentrating and remembering.…

Myocardial infarction and its symptoms are a consequence of progressive ischemic heart disease, and at the same time its most dangerous form. Every year one eye gets a heart attack ...…

Blood pressure is one of the parameters that is extremely important in assessing your overall he alth, especially cardiovascular he alth. Regu ...…

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA for short) is a condition in which the effective work of the heart stops. The cessation of blood circulation inevitably leads to damage ...…

Megaloblastic anemia is a blood disorder that results from a deficiency of vitamin B12 or folate. These are vitamins responsible, among others for ...…

Anemia produces symptoms that are not specific. It is easy to underestimate them because they resemble a state of exhaustion. Meanwhile, it is imperative as soon as possible ...…

Blood oxygenates, nourishes, cleanses the tissues of metabolic products, reaches every cell of the body. So far, no chemical preparation has been invented that can ...…

Disturbances in heart rhythm (arrhythmia) can be life-threatening in some situations. Therefore, when your heart beats unevenly, you cannot take it lightly. I ...…

Bradycardia, i.e. a slow heart rate, does not always require therapeutic intervention. The Czech runner Zatopek felt great, despite the fact that his heart is resting uder ...…

Tachycardia is an accelerated heartbeat. Tachycardia can be caused by overexertion, stress or fear, severe nervousness, or even drinking b ...…

Atrial fibrillation is the most common disturbance of the heart rhythm. Atrial fibrillation is very dangerous as it can lead to ischemic stroke ...…

Haemorrhage means sudden and heavy blood loss. It is a dangerous condition that can cause hypovolemic shock and death. What ...…

The heart of an average Pole may be even 8-9 years older than his birth certificate indicates - these are the conclusions of the NATPOL 2011 survey. This means that from year to year ...…

What is anemia? It is a disease with problems related to red blood cells and the amount of hemoglobin. Check for symptoms of anemia!…

Cardiac arrhythmia can be a symptom of atherosclerosis, asthma, hypertension, hyperthyroidism and deficiency of certain elements. When a heart pounds, it stumbles or doesn't ...…

When we talk about heart rhythm disturbances, we usually mean all sorts of arrhythmias. However, we hear of a heart block quite often. What is a block of hearts ...…

Aortic regurgitation is a heart defect that may be asymptomatic for many years, contributing to systematic dysfunction ...…