Más de 7477 artículos avalados por los mejores especialistas médicos

Can coronary heart disease be prevented?
Dr Ganesan Kumar

Por Dr Ganesan Kumar
10.12.24
Cardiología

Can coronary heart disease be prevented?

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a condition where the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked by the buildup of plaque, leading to reduced blood flow. It remains one of the leading causes of death globally. While factors such as age, gender, and genetics cannot be changed, many aspects of CHD risk are modifiable. Preventative strategies focus on lifestyle changes, medical monitoring, and treatment to significantly lower the likelihood of developing the disease.

Use of fitness watches for detection of arrhythmias and other cardiac conditions
Redacción de Top Doctors

Redacción de Top Doctors
Cardiología

Use of fitness watches for detection of arrhythmias and other cardiac conditions

Watches no longer just tell the time – now, they can answer phone calls, show you text notifications, and thanks to their prime location right on the wrist, they can track physical activity through your heart rate, and may be suited to detect arrhythmias or other heart problems. In this article, a leading cardiologist explores the benefits and disadvantages of fitness watches in the monitoring of heart health.

chest pain
Dr Marco Spartera

Por Dr Marco Spartera
12.11.24
Cardiología

Types of chest pain, and how to know when to seek help

Chest pain is the sensation of pain or discomfort in the chest that can be sharp and pointed, or dull and aching. It may start and remain in the chest, but it could spread to other areas of the torso and into the neck or jaw. There are many conditions and situations that may trigger chest pains, and not all of them are serious. In this article, a seasoned consultant cardiologist tells how to differentiate between the types of chest pain.

Mostrando resultados 20 de 458

Artículos médicos más leídos

Artículos médicos destacados

Búsquedas rápidas

Este sitio web utiliza Cookies propias y de terceros para recopilar información con la finalidad de mejorar nuestros servicios, para mostrarle publicidad relacionada con sus preferencias, así como analizar sus hábitos de navegación. El usuario tiene la posibilidad de configurar sus preferencias AQUI.
Rechazar
Solo esenciales
Aceptar todo
Configuración personalizada | Política de Cookies | Política de privacidad