Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Unstable Angina

 We had discussed about partial thickness heart attack called NSTEM on page 12, on this page 13, we will look into one of the heart diseases called Unstable Angina, lot of patients search different internet providers like: Google search, bing.com, buscadores, turk telekom, orange, maktoob and ajeeb etc in an effort to find pragmatic solution to their prevailing conditions. 

Unstable Angina 

It requires urgent medical attention. It's a condition where the blood flow to the heart is suddenly reduced,  causing chest pains and discomfort. It is a warning sign that a heart attack may soon happen. It's due to blockage in the coronary arteries. Impact-Site-Verification: f21a8d47-a55d-45df-8b9c-1986151c9ebd



Causes: These include:

1,A blood clot 

2,Atherosclerosis ( Plaque buildup in the arteries)

3,Spasms in the coronary arteries 

Symptoms: It varies from one individual to another,  but the common ones are:

1,Chest pains or discomfort that may radiate from the arm ,back, neck, jaw or stomach. 

2,Shortness of breath 

3,Fatigue feeling 

4,Lightheadedness or dizziness 

5,Nausea or vomiting 

Stages: These include:

1,Mild Angina: Chest pains or discomfort that occurs during physical activities or stress. 

2,Moderate Angina: Chest pains or discomfort that occurs during light physical activities or at rest. 

3,Severe Angina: Chest pains or discomfort that occurs at rest and may be accompanied by shortness of breath or fatigue. 



Medical treatment:

 It involves a combination of medications and procedures, including:

1Nitroglycerin: To reduce chest pains and discomfort. 

2,Beta blockers: To slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure. 

3,Antiplatelet agent: To prevent blood clot from forming. 

4,Angioplasty: A procedure to open blocked coronary arteries. 

5,Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): A surgical procedure to bypass blocked coronary arteries. 

Natural remedies: These include:

1,Omega-3 fatty acids.  Found in fatty fish, flaxseed, and walnuts, they help reduce inflammation. 

2,Turmeric: It contains Curicumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory compound that can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health. 

Exercises:These include:

1,Brisk walking: Aim for atleast 30 minutes per session, five days a week. 

2,Swimming: A low-impact exercise that can help improve cardiovascular health. 

3,Cycling: Stationary cycling or using a recumbent bike, may help improve cardiovascular health. 

Healing time:: It varies from one individual to another depending on the severity of the conditions and the effectiveness of treatment. 

Conclusion: It’s a serious medical situation which requires urgent attention, understanding the causes, symptoms, and stage of Unstable angina, suffers or patients can take steps to reduce their risk and improve their heart health. With proper medical treatment and lifestyle changes, it's possible to recover from it and reduce the risk of future problems. 

Sunday, February 23, 2025

Partial Thickness Heart Attack

Partial Thickness Heart Attack 

On page 11, we had talked of STEM, here on page 12, we will discuss partial thickness heart attack which is also included among heart diseases that patients source for information on different internet providers like: google search, bing.com,cell c, ooredoosearx, naver, and entel etc.

NSTEM: Non ST-Elevation Myocardial infarction, is also called "partial thickness" heart attack, it occurs when the coronary artery is partially blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle, it also requires urgent medical attention. <meta name='impact-site-verification' value='bfa144ea



Causes: These include:

1 Blod clot: A formed blood clot which partially block flow to the heart muscle. 

2,Plaque rupture: A Plaque in the coronary artery ruptures,causing a blood clot to form. 

3,Coronary artery spasm: A sudden spasm in the coronary artery can lead to a partial blockage. 

Symptoms: These include:

1,Chest pains: Mild or moderate pain in the centre of the chest 

2,Shortness of breath: Difficulty breathing or feeling winded when sitting. 

3,Lightheadedness:: Feeling dizzy or faint. 

4,Nausea and vomiting: Feeling queasy or vomiting. 

5,Fatigue: Feeling extremely tired or weak. 

Stages: These include:

1,Acute phase: This is the first 24-48 hours after the heart attack, during which medical treatment is crucial. 

2,Subacute phase: The next 2-4 weeks during which the heart muscles begin to heal. 

3,Chronic phase: The long-term phase,  during which lifestyle changes and medical treatments are required to prevent further complications.


 

Medical remedies: These include:

1,Medications: Antiplatelet agent,  Beta blockers,  and Anticoagulants to reduce the risk of further complications. 

2, Angioplasty: It’s a minimally invasive procedure to open the partially blocked coronary artery. 

3,Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): A surgical procedure to bypass the blocked coronary artery. 

Natural remedies: These include:

1,Turmeric: Curicumin,  a compound in turmeric, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. 

2,Omega-3 fatty acids: Found in fatty fish, flaxseed and walnuts,  they help reduce inflammation. 

3,Ginger: It has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce pain and inflammation..

4,Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) An antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress and inflammation. 

Exercises: These include:

1,Cardiac rehabilitation: A supervised exercise program to improve cardiovascular health. 

2,Brisk-walking: Walking regularly,  helps cardiovascular health,  it also reduces risk of further complications. 

3,Yoga: It helps to reduce stress and improve cardiovascular health. 

Healing time: These include:

1,2-4 weeks: To recover from acute phase. 

2,2-3 months: To recover from subacute phase. 

3,6-12 months: To fully recover from the chronic phase. 

Conclusion: Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial infarction (NSTEM) or partial thickness heart attack is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. Understanding its causes, symptoms, stages and seeking medical treatment, you can minimise damage and prevent future attack.  While medical treatment is essential, incorporating natural remedies, exercises, and lifestyle changes, can also support healing process. Remember that healing time varies but with proper care and attention, you can recover and reduce the risk of another attack.  Take control of your heart health today. 


Saturday, February 15, 2025

STEM: ST-Elevation Myocardial infarction

ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction 

Chronic heart failure was discussed on page 10, on this page 11 and the subsequent pages, different heart attacks will be talked about.  Here, we will converse on STEM (ST-Elevation  Myocardia infarction, information is globally sourced for on different Internet providers like:،google searchbing.com, yahoo.com, claro, movistar, du(uae)) , naver and qwant etc about this dangerous disease.

STEM: ST-Elevation Myocardial infarction (STEM): It’s also called "full-thickness" heart attack,  it occurs when a coronary artery is absolutely or completely blocked,  causing damage to the heart muscle.. This type of heart attack is considered a medical emergency,  requiring immediate attention. 



Causes: These include:

1,Blood clot: A blood plague in the coronary artery ruptures,  causing a blood clot to form.

2,Coronary artery system: A sudden spasm in the coronary, can lead to blockage. 

Symptoms: These include:

1,Chest pains: A severe,  cruching pain in the centre of the chest radiating to the arm,back, jaw, neck or stomach. 

2,Shortness of breath: Difficulty breathing or feeling winded when sitting still. 

3,Lightheadedness: Feeling dizzy or faint. 

4,Nausea and vomiting: Feeling queasy or vomiting. 

5,Fatigue: Feeling extremely tired or weak. 

Stages: These include:

1,Acute phase: The first 24-48 hours after the heart attack during which medical treatment is crucial. 

2,Subacute phase: The next 2-4 weeks during which the heart muscles begin to heal. 

3,Chronic phase: The long'-term phase during which  lifestyle changes and medical treatments are necessary to prevent further complications 



Medical treatment: These include:

1,Emergency angioplasty: A minimally invasive procedure to open the blocked coronary artery. 

2,Thrombolytic therapy: Medications to dissolve the blood clot.

3,Beta blockers: Medications to slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure. 

4,Anticoagulants: Medications to prevent further blood clots.

Natural remedies: These include:

1 Omega-3 fatty acids: This is found in fatty fish,  flaxseed, and walnuts,  they help reduce inflammation. 

2,Turmeric: Curicumin, a compound in turmeric,  has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. 

3,Ginger: Has Anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce pain and inflammation. 

4,Coenzyme Q10(CoQ10): An antioxidant that can help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. 

Exercises: These include:

1,Cardiac rehabilitation; A supervised exercised program to improve cardiovascular health

2,Brisk-walking: Regular walking or running, can help improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of further complications. 

3,Yoga: Can reduce stress and improve cardiovascular health. 

Healing periods: These include:

1,2-4 weeks: To recover from the acute phase. 

2,2-3 months: To recover from the subacute phase. 

3,6-12 months: To fully recover from chronic phase. 

Conclusion: STEM  is a heart attack that requires immediate medical attention.  Understanding its: causes,  symptoms,  stages, , medical treatment, natural remedies , exercises,, and healing time, can help sufferers or patients take control of their cardiovascular health, always remember that prevention is better than cure.

Friday, February 7, 2025

Chronic Heart Failure

 On chapter 9 , we spoke about acute heart  failure, on this page 10, we will discuss about Chronic Heart Failure,  it must be said that many sufferers check daily in the internet like:  google search, bing.com, oi, swisscows, qwant, searx, rostelecom, stc, zain, and telefonica etc,patients aim at getting knowledge of this heart disease globally in an effort to find pragmatic solutions to the disease. 

Chronic Heart Failure 

This occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.  Various factors can cause this, like: valve problems, and high blood pressure etc. 



Causes:These include:

1,High blood pressure: An Uncontrolled high blood pressure may lead to chronic heart failure (CHF) , by causing the heart to work harder, eventually leading to fatigue and failure. 

2,Coronary artery diseases: The buildup of plague in the coronary arteries can reduce blood flow to the heart, which may lead to  CHF.

3 Heart valve problems: Issues with heart valve like: mitral regurgitation or aortic stenosis can increase the heart workload ,causing CHF.

4,Cardiomyopathy: These are diseases that affect the muscles which include dilated cardiomyopathy or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, it may lead to CHF. 

5,Diabetes: Where this disease is not controlled,  it can damage the blood vessels and nerves that control the heart,  increasing the risk of CHF. 

Symptoms: These include:

1,Fatigue: Feeling tired or weak after resting. 

2,Shortness of breath: Difficulty breathing or feeling winded even when sitting still. 

3,Swelling: Swelling in the legs, ankles, and feets due to fluid buildup. 

4,Coughing or wheezing: Coughing or wheezing due to fluid buildup in the lungs can cause CHF.

5,Rapid or irregular heartbeat: This is changes in the heart rhythm or rate, it can lead to CHF.

Stages: These include:

1,Stage 1: High risk of developing CHF,  but no symptoms or structural heart damage. 

2,Stage 2: Structural heart damage but no symptoms. 

3,Stage 3: Symptoms of CHF like: shortness of breath or fatigue. 

4,Stage 4: Advanced CHF,  this is when it as reached severe stage requiring hospitalization or specialised treatment. 



Medical treatment:

 It must be emphasized that while there is no cure for CHF,, various medical treatments can help manage the condition and improve life quality,  such treatments incude:

1,Medications: ACE inhibitors,  beta-blockers, and diuretics,  these can help reduce symptoms and slow disease progression. 

2,Device therapy: Pacemakers,  implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device can help regulate heart rhythm and improve pumping function. 

3,Heart transplantation: In advanced cases or situations,  heart transplantation from a healthy donor maybe required. 

Natural cures: These include:

1,Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): It’s an antioxidant which helps improve heart functions and reduces oxidative stress. 

2,Omega-3 fatty acids: This healthy fat can help reduce inflammation, improve heart functions,  and lower triglycerides.

3,Potassium-rich foods: Foods like banana,  leafy greens and potatoes,  lower blood pressure and elevate symptoms of CHF. 

4 Hawthorn: This herb helps improve a heart function, reduces blood pressure and alleviate symptoms of CHF. 

5,Stress reduction techniques: Practices like meditation,  yoga and deep breathing can help reduce stress and alleviate symptoms of CHF. 

Exercises: These include:

1,Aerobic exercise: Activities like: walking, cycling or swimming do help improve cardiovascular health and reduce symptoms of CHF. 

2,Strength training: Resistance exercise can help improve muscles strength and endurance,  reducing fatigue and improving overall health. 

3,Flexibility and strength: Gentle stretching exercise can help improve flexibility and reduce stiffness. 

Healing periods:These include:

1,3-6 months: Noticeable improvement in symptoms and physical functions. 

2,6-12 months: Continued improvement in symptoms, physical functions,and overall health. 

3,1-2 years: Significant reduction in hospitalisation and improvement in overall health with some patients experiencing complete remission of symptoms. 

Surgery: These include:

1,Heart transplantation: Replacement of the damaged heart from a healthy donor heart. 

2,Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) implantation: Implantation of a mechanical pump to support the heart pumping functions. 

3,Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device implantation: Implantation of a device to coordinate the heart's contractions and improve pumping. 

4,Heart valve repair replacements: Repair or replacement of a damaged heart valve to improve blood flow and reduce symptoms. 

Conclusion: This is a complex and debilitating condition,  but with proper treatment,  lifestyle changes, and support,  it is possible to manage symptoms, improve quality of life, and even experience complete remission.  Understanding the: causes, symptoms, stages, and treatment options of CHF,  patients can take control of their heart health and work towards a brighter healthier future. 




Monday, February 3, 2025

Acute Heart Failure

 Acute Heart Failure:

On page 8, left-sided heart failure was discussed, on this page 9, we will talk about Acute Heart Failure,  it's among the heart diseases which requires immediate attention, it's globally searched on google searchbing.com, duckduckgo, etisalat, mojeek, yandex, and bindu etc. 

This is also called congestive heart failure, it is sudden and severe condition where the heart is unable to pump blood enough to meet body requirements..It can lead to buildup of fluid in the lungs, liver, and other part's of the body. It requires urgent medical attention. 




Causes: These include:

1,Heart attack: A heart attack can damage the heart muscles which will lead to an acute heart failure. 

2,High blood pressure: High blood pressure that's not controlled,can cause extra strain on the heart which will lead to an acute heart failure. 

3,Cardiomypathy:It’s a disease of the heart muscle or muscles, this can also lead to an acute heart failure. 

4,Pulmonary embolism: It's a blockage of an artery in the lungs, this also can lead to an acute heart failure.

Symptoms: These include:

1,Shortness of breath: Feeling winded or a shortness of breath, while sitting etc. 

2,Fatigue: Feeling tired or weak,  even after resting. 

3,Swelling: Swelling in the legs, ankles and feets due to fluid buildup. 

4,Coughing:  Coughing up pink , frothy mucus due to fluid buildup in the lungs. 

5,Chest pains: Chest pain or discomfort that worsen with physical activity.

Stages: These include:

1,Stage 1: Mild symptoms, such as shortness of breath and fatigue. 

2,Stage 2: Moderate symptoms, such as swelling and cough. 

3,Stage 3: Severe symptoms,  such as chest pain and confusion. 

4,Stage 4: Critical symptoms,  cardiac arrest and respiratory failure.



Medical treatment: These include:

1,Vasodilators: Medications that help to widen blood vessels and reduces blood pressure. 

2,Diuretics: Medications that remove excess fluid from the body. 

3,Inotropes: It’s a medication that helps increase the heart pumping ability. 

4  Beta-blockers: It's a medication that helps slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure. 

5,Lifestyle changes: Stopping smoking,  reduction in salt intake and increasing physical activities.

Natural remedies: These include:

1,Coenzyme Q10 (COQ10): An antioxidant that helps improve heart functions. 

2,Omega-3 fatty acids: Anti-inflammatory fatty acids that helps reduce inflammation and improves heart health. 

3,Hawthorn: It is a herb that helps improve heart functions and reduces blood pressure. 

4,Ginkgo biloba: It’s a herb that helps improve blood flow and reduces inflammation. 

Exercises: These include:

1,Walking: 10-15 minutes short walk, say twice daily. 

2,Yoga: Gentle stretching and strengthening exercise. 

3,Swimming: Gentle swimming, 10-15  minutes, twice daily. 

4,Cycling: 10-15 minutes cycling,  twice daily. 

Healing period or time:

It varies,  it depends on the severity of the condition and the effectiveness of treatment.  With proper treatment, most sufferers recover from acute heart failure within :

1,2-4 weeks: Mild symptoms, such as shortness of breath and fatigue. 

2,4-6 weeks: Moderate symptoms, such as swelling and coughing. 

3,6-12 weeks: Severe symptoms  like chest pain and confusion. 

Surgery: These include:

1,Heart valve repair or replacement using surgery. 

2,Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): Surgery to bypass blocked coronary arteries and improve blood flow to the heart. 

3,Heart transplant: Surgery to replace a damaged heart with a healthy donor. 

Conclusion: An acute heart failure requires immediate attention, understanding the causes, symptoms and treatment options,  you can take control of your health and improve your life quality.  Ensure you work closely with your healthcare team or provider to develop personalised treatment plan, take care of your health,  health is wealth. 








Sunday, February 2, 2025

Left-Sided Heart Failure

 On page 7,we had talked about right-sided heart failure, on this page 8, we will talk about  Left-Sided Heart Failure which is also a heart disease, this is an interesting topic that is globally searched on google search and bing.com including several internet searches. 

Left-Sided Heart Failure

It's called  Venttricular failure,  it occurs when the left side of the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. This may lead to several symptoms from mild to severe which can impact on sufferers daily life.



Causes: These include the followings:

1,Coronary artery diseases: Narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries which supply blood to the heart. 

2,High blood pressure: Uncontrolled high blood pressure,  this can also lead to left-sided heart failure. 

3,Heart valve problems: Issues with the mitral or aortic valves can affect the heart's ability to pump blood. 

4,Cardiomypathy: Diseases that affect the heart muscles, such as dilated cardiomyopathy or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy .

5,Heart attack: A heart attack can damage the heart muscles, which will lead to left-sided heart failure. 

Symptoms:These include:

1,Shortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing, especially when lying down or during exercising. 

2,Fatigue: Feeling weak,  even after  resting. 

3,Swelling: Fluid buildup in the legs,  ankles and feets.

4,Caughing: A dry hacking cough or a cough that produces pink, frothy mucus.

5,Rapid  or irregular heartbeat: Palpitations or an irregular heartbeat. 

Stages:

1,Stage A: No symptoms or mild symptoms with no limitation to daily activities. 

2,Stage B: Mild symptoms with some limitation on daily activities. 

3,Stage C: Moderate symptoms with significant limitation on daily activities. 

4,Stage D: Severe symptoms with significant limitation on daily activities and a high risk of hospitalization.



Medical treatment:These include:

1,ACE inhibitors: To reduce blood pressure and improve heart functions. 

2,Beta blockers: To slow  heart rate and reduce  blood pressure. 

3,Diuretics: To remove excess fluid from the body. 

4,Aidosterone antagonist: To reduce fluid build-up and improve heart function. 

Natural remedies: These include 

1,Coenzyme Q10 ( COQ10): An antioxidant that helps generate energy for the heart.

2,Hawthorn: A herb that may help improve heart functions and reduce symptoms.  

3,Omega-3 fatty acids: It's found in fatty fish,  it may help reduce inflammation and improve heart health. 

4,Potassium-rich foods: These include: foods like banana, leafy greens and sweet potatoes, they help lower blood pressure. 

Surgery:

1,Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABGY):  Bypassing blocked coronary arteries. 

2,Heart valve repair or replacement: Repair or replace damaged heart valve. 

3,Heart transplantation:Where it is severe,  a heart transplantation may be necessary. 

Exercises:

1,Brisk walking:Do 30  minutes of daily brisk walking. 

2,Swimming A low-impact exercise that's easy on the joints. 

3,Cycling; Stationary cycling or using a recumbent bike. 

4,Yoga: Gentle stretching and strengthening exercise. 

Recovery time: It varies, it depends on the severity of the condition and treatment effectiveness. With proper treatment and lifestyle changes,  it is possible to manage symptoms and improve heart health. 

Conclusion: Left-sided heart failure is a serious situation that requires prompt medical attention, by understanding the:causes, symptoms, stages, and treatment options, you can control your heart health and improve your life quality. It is advisable that you always work closely with your healthcare provider to develop personalised treatment plan that includes medications, healthy lifestyle changes and natural remedies. 


Coronary artery Diseases (CAD)

 Coronary Artery Diseases (CAD) In page 15, we conversed on mini-stroke , in this page 16 we will talk about Coronary artery disease , it...