Search Tag: cardiovascular health
2024 04 Jun
Pulmonary embolism (PE) involves blockage of pulmonary arterial branches by a substance, usually a deep venous thrombus. It is a common and deadly cardiovascular condition, second only to heart attack and stroke. Since PE symptoms are often vague, clinical guidelines recommend using decision rules like the Wells or Revised Geneva score for initial...Read more
2024 04 Jun
Pulmonary embolism (PE) involves blockage of pulmonary arterial branches by a substance, usually a deep venous thrombus. It is a common and deadly cardiovascular condition, second only to heart attack and stroke. Since PE symptoms are often vague, clinical guidelines recommend using decision rules like the Wells or Revised Geneva score for initial...Read more
2024 29 May
Pulmonary embolism (PE) poses a significant threat to global cardiovascular health, with treatment strategies for intermediate and high-risk cases remaining contentious due to the delicate balance between maintaining hemodynamic stability and minimising bleeding risks. While systemic thrombolysis has traditionally been the go-to option, its efficacy...Read more
2024 28 May
Vascular surgery patients face not only the immediate challenges posed by their primary conditions but also the insidious threat of undiagnosed coronary artery disease (CAD), which can often be asymptomatic and therefore easily overlooked in preoperative assessments. However, recent research, published in the prestigious Journal of Vascular Surgery,...Read more
2021 16 Nov
According to new findings published in the European Heart Journal, going to sleep between 10:00 and 11:00 pm is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease compared to earlier or later bedtimes. Dr David Plans of the University of Exeter, UK, explains that our body's circadian rhythm regulates our physical and mental functioning....Read more
2020 03 Mar
For most people, the benefits of aerobic exercise far outweigh the risks, however, extreme endurance exercise - such as participation in marathons and triathlons for people who aren't accustomed to high-intensity exercise - can raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm disorder) or heart attacks, according to a new...Read more