Articles on cardiology
Electrocardiogram How to make an ECG: features in adults and children Electrocardiogram (ECG) is an informative method of studying the electrophysiological work of the heart. For diagnosis, an electrocardiograph is used - a device that registers changes in the work of the organ, displaying them in
Causes, symptoms and treatment of extrasystole Extrasystole is a variant of cardiac rhythm failure in which out-of-order contractions of the heart or its individual sections occur. Unscheduled electrical impulses are called extrasystoles. Classification According to the localization of the sources
Symptoms of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, diagnosis, treatment Cardiomyopathy (CMP) is a non-inflammatory lesion of the muscle tissue of the heart. People of both sexes in different age groups are sick. Hypertrophic, dilated and restrictive cardiomyopathy are distinguished. Death in ische
Arrhythmia – this is the name of a group of heart contraction disorders in medicine. This condition can be manifested by a marked slowing or increased heartbeat. Patients often note a disordered heart rhythm with a mandatory "freezing". It is necessary to clearly know what should and what shou
Coronary stenting is a minimally invasive intervention that allows restoring the patency of narrowed coronary vessels due to the atherosclerotic process. To do this, the doctor installs special implants - coronary stents - in the affected areas of the coronary vessels. A stent is a special frame
In Ukraine and most developed countries, diseases of the heart and blood vessels are the main cause of premature death. Each year, strokes and heart attacks take the lives of more than twelve million people. Only by changing your lifestyle, you can achieve an effect comparable to diagnosis and treat
What to do with high blood cholesterol - doctor's recommendations Cholesterol is an organic steroid that takes part in many biological processes of the body. Cholesterol is necessary for the full functioning of the digestive system, hematopoiesis, respiration, etc. In addition, it is an important co
Causes, symptoms, treatment of bradycardia. What is sinus bradycardia Bradycardia is the frequency of heart contractions less than 60 beats per minute. Causes, signs, treatment of bradycardia in adolescents and adults, preventive measures - these and other issues are within the competence of a cardi
Causes of heart murmurs, treatment A heart murmur is a clinical manifestation of a non-specific nature, which is not always a symptom of pathology. There may be heart murmurs in a newborn baby, which are a manifestation of the baby's "transition" from intrauterine existence to independent life. Howe
Causes, symptoms and treatment of heart failure Heart failure is a pathological condition in which the heart does not provide adequate blood flow, which leads to oxygen starvation and a lack of nutrients in the cells of the organs. Chronic cardiovascular failure is a consequence of almost every dise
Hypertensive crisis: danger, causes, treatment Hypertensive crisis is a very serious pathological condition caused by a significant increase in blood pressure (BP). Emergency care for a hypertensive crisis involves taking measures to quickly lower blood pressure, otherwise the risk of possible comp
Symptoms, diagnosis, surgery for the diagnosis of Tetrad of Fallot Of all the congenital anomalies of heart development, one of the most frequently diagnosed is the tetrad of Fallot - it is determined in 7-10% of clinical cases of heart defects. In addition, it accounts for half of all anomalies of
Endocarditis - types, signs. Treatment of infectious endocarditis and other types Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart in cardiology is called endocarditis. Most often, the cause of endocarditis is the penetration of an infectious agent directly into the tissues of the heart. However, other
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"Regardless of how complex the surgery may be for the cardiac surgeon, for the patient it must be safe, of high quality, and, moreover, filled with pleasant memories and impressions," insists Oleksandr Babliak, the head of the Cardiac Surgery Center of the Medical Network #Dobrobut, a spe
Causes and symptoms of angina pectoris. Treatment and prevention Angina is an unpleasant painful sensation in the projection of the heart or behind the sternum. Why such a pathology appears, what to do and what not to do during an angina attack, what help is available - you should know about this.
Reasons of stopping breathing in sleep Apnoea – a condition associated with a short-term cessation of air supply to the lungs during sleep lasting from 10 to 30 seconds. In some cases, breathing delay can last for about a minute. The reasons for stopping breathing in sleep are very diverse. A