Articles on cardiology

Causes of dizziness, diagnosis and drug treatment Dizziness is a frequent complaint with which patients turn to the doctor. The treatment of vertigo, diagnosis and prevention of this condition will be discussed later. Types of dizziness: physiological; central; peripheral;

Leriche syndrome. Treatment. Leriche syndrome is a blood flow disorder in the lower extremities that occurs with severe narrowing or complete blockage of the abdominal aorta at the site of its bifurcation into the iliac arteries. Until recently, the pathology was most often diagnosed in men aged 40

Types of endovascular surgery Endovascular surgery is an operation on blood vessels in which instruments are inserted through small incisions or punctures in the walls of blood vessels. The direction is one of the most effective and promising in medicine. Gist This is a relatively young medical fie

How to survive the heat without harming your health Summer heat is harmful to health, as even a short-term exposure to the scorching sun can lead to dizziness, nausea, and a sharp increase in blood pressure and intracranial pressure, even in a healthy person. How can those with cardiovascular probl

Hollow foot syndrome - what it is, causes, symptoms and treatment A hollow foot is a pathological change in the arch, characterized by an increase in its height. The disease is the antipode of flat feet and most often occurs against the background of injuries and some problems in the neuromuscular s

Causes, symptoms and treatment of pulmonary embolism Thromboembolism is a pathological condition that develops as a result of blockage of the vessel lumen by a blood clot. If this happens in the lungs, blood stops flowing to a separate part of the pulmonary artery, which subsequently leads to the d

Symptoms of cardiomegaly, treatment and prevention Cardiomegaly is a condition in which the heart is enlarged and its chambers are dilated. During the progression of the disease, the heart will not be able to pump blood through the vessels in the usual mode. As a result, the supply of organs and tis

What is an aortic aneurysm of the heart A pathological protrusion of the outer wall of the heart or the septum between the ventricles is called an aneurysm. Most often, the pathology appears on the left ventricle and is accompanied by a sharp decrease in the contractility of the damaged area. Aneury

Hemopericardium: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment Hemopericardium is a dangerous condition that is accompanied by hemorrhage into the pericardial cavity and cardiac dysfunction. Depending on the cause, hemopericardium can be of traumatic or non-traumatic origin. Traumatic occurs as a result

First aid for cardiogenic shock Cardiogenic shock is a serious condition caused by heart failure, which is accompanied by a decrease in the contractility of the myocardium and a pronounced decrease in blood pressure. The result is a sharp hypoxia, loss of consciousness and serious disturbances of b

Features of treatment of hypothyroidism of the thyroid gland Hypothyroidism is a disease of the thyroid gland that develops as a result of insufficient production of hormones. Hypothyroidism is not an independent disease and occurs, as a rule, against the background of another pathology. Congenital

Cycle ergometry - indications and principle of conduct Veloergometry (VEM) is an electrographic type of examination that is performed during physical exertion. In simple words, the patient pedals a special exercise bike, and the doctor takes readings of the work of the heart and vascular system. The

When a baby is in the womb, their lungs are not yet working, so the body uses a special vessel - the ductus arteriosus. It connects the aorta and pulmonary artery, helping blood bypass the lungs.  After birth, the baby starts to breathe independently, so this vessel is no longer needed. In m

Rehabilitation after a heart attack at home - stages, how long it lasts Rehabilitation after a heart attack at home is a complex program that takes place in several stages and requires supervision by medical professionals. Its goal is to restore all physical capabilities as fully as possible and

Causes of pain under the left shoulder blade Pain under the scapula can be caused by inflammation or trauma in the shoulder area or be one of the symptoms of a serious disease of the chest and abdominal organs (myocardial infarction, lung cancer, and others). Localization of pain is important for di

Stroke: how to recognize and how to help the patient Ignoring the cardiologist's recommendations is the most common cause of blood pressure spikes. It is enough to break taking the prescribed pills a few times and the pressure can rise to very high numbers. At this moment, acute cerebrovascular acci

Symptoms and treatment of infectious endocarditis Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart caused by an autoimmune or infectious agent is called endocarditis. The disease most often occurs at a young age. Mortality from endocarditis is from 10 to 40%. The main symptoms of bacterial endocarditis

Symptoms of pericarditis in adults and children. Treatment of exudative pericarditis and other types Pericarditis is an acute disease of a rheumatic, infectious, or post-infarction nature. Pathology is most often a complication of a disease of internal organs. Inflammation can be accompanied by the