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SMOKING AND ITS EFFECT ON THE HEART AND BLOOD VESSELS
Smoking is one of the leading preventable causes of heart disease and illness. It has a very harmful impact on the heart and blood vessels, and is a major cause of coronary artery disease, cardiac arrest, and strokes. Any specialist cardiologist in Dubai will tell you that smoking side effects greatly increases your risk for cardiovascular disease. Diseases […]
THE EFFECT OF RAMADAN ON CARDIAC PATIENTS
As the Holy month of Ramadan is quickly approaching, Muslims in Dubai are gearing up for their yearly month of observing fasts. While all Muslims are eager to fast in the month of Ramadan, cardiac patients often experience worry as to how a month of fasting may effect their health. The warm Dubai weather is […]
HYPERLIPIDEMIA AND THE RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
When it comes to cardiovascular diseases, prevention is always better than cure. Any cardiovascular surgeon in Dubai can tell you that the majority of patients with cardiovascular disease can prevent the risk of heart attacks and strokes by making healthy lifestyle choices. Therefore, it is important to understand the risk factors for heart-related diseases, so that you […]
HOW TO PRACTICE HEALTHY SOCIAL DISTANCING
The world is currently reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic which is affecting all nations around the globe. It is a time of worry and fear for many, as a severe threat to health persists and Dubai, along with the rest of the world, is threatened by an economic slowdown. Currently, the number of patients affected […]
BOOSTING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM TO FIGHT CORONAVIRUS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW?
With the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, it is more crucial than ever to take precautions and stay healthy. And since there is currently no cure, individuals must rely on their immune system to resist and fight the virus. While there is currently not enough evidence that a single remedy or treatment is effective […]
WHAT IS CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)? SYMPTOMS, CAUSES, STAGES AND TREATMENT
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that results in obstructed airflow from the lungs. It is a chronic progressive disease, meaning that it generally gets worse over time. That being said, with the right treatment and lifestyle changes, COPD can be controlled and symptoms can be managed. Patients with chronic […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TUBERCULOSIS (TB)?
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious airborne bacterial infection that affects the lungs. The organism that causes the infection, mycobacterium tuberculosis, is spread from person to person via droplets that are released in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Although it is a contagious infection, not all people with tuberculosis display the symptoms. […]
THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROMES: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Thoracic outlet syndrome refers to a group of conditions that develop when the blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet become compressed. The thoracic outlet is the narrow space between the collarbone and first rib. This area contains blood vessels, nerves, and muscles that extend from the back of the arms. Thoracic outlet syndrome causes […]
WHAT IS METABOLIC SYNDROME?
Metabolic syndrome, also referred to as Insulin Resistance Syndrome, is a cluster of conditions that occur simultaneously. This combination of conditions increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include elevated blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Metabolic syndrome in […]
CORONAVIRUS AND HEART DISEASE
As new research continues to emerge regarding the novel COVID-19 pandemic, the link between the novel coronavirus and heart disease becomes more clear. Although COVID-19 is a respiratory disease which is considered to mainly affect the lungs, empirical evidence has proven that a large majority of coronavirus patients suffer some degree of heart damage. Moreover, elderly people, […]