Author: GHC

COVID-19 AND THE HEART – WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?

COVID-19 is a respiratory infection that has wreaked havoc across the world. Since being declared a pandemic in early 2021, the number of global coronavirus cases have been consistently increasing, and it has become clear that no one is truly safe from this infection. However, there are certain groups that are at higher risk of […]

LIFESTYLE CHANGES ARE IMPORTANT FOR MANAGING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that occurs when the two upper chambers of your heart experience chaotic electrical signals. This causes a fast and irregular heart rhythm. Atrial fibrillation, also known as Afib, is a relatively common heart condition that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications if […]

STRESS AND THE HEART: LESSONS FROM THE PANDEMIC

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe, everyone has been experiencing various levels of stress. The fear of getting the virus or spreading it to other people, along with stressful social distancing measures, and the job insecurity that millions of people are facing are enough for an entire lifetime worth of stress. Interestingly enough, since the […]

RISK FOR HEART FAILURE LOWER WITH HEALTHY SLEEP PATTERNS

Believe it or not, but your sleeping patterns can have a pretty large impact over your cardiovascular health. In fact, studies have recently shown that healthy sleep patterns can actually reduce the risk of heart failure in individuals. Diet and exercise are usually the first lifestyle change that people make when they are concerned about […]

COULD WHITE-COAT HYPERTENSION HARM YOUR HEART?

Visiting a doctor or hospital can be an anxiety-inducing experience. For this reason, some people find that their blood pressure is normal at home but rises slightly when they are at the doctor. This is known as white coat syndrome, or the white coat effect. High blood pressure in general is a cause of concern, […]

RECOGNIZING AND TREATING DEPRESSION MAY HELP IMPROVE HEART HEALTH

Depression is a serious illness that can negatively affect your entire body. In fact, there is a noticeable link between patients with depression and heart health. Depression and heart health are very heavily correlated to one another. Studies show that heart disease triples a person’s risk of depression, and people who already suffer from depression […]

BICUSPID AORTIC VALVE DISEASE: CAUSES, RISKS AND TREATMENT

Bicuspid aortic is a condition that occurs when a defect is present in the valve that opens and shuts to allow blood flow from the heart through the aorta. It is an aortic valve with only two cusps instead of three. The aortic valve controls the flow of blood from the left chamber to the […]

ARE EARLY DETECTION AND TREATMENT ALWAYS BEST?

Technology in the medical sector has come a long way. It has led to the development of modern testing solutions that help healthcare providers quickly and effectively detect diseases early on. German Heart Centre is one of the best heart hospitals in Dubai. We adapt to the latest medical technology and tools to help us […]

HOW DOES EXTRA WEIGHT AFFECT HEART SURGERY?

Obesity has been on the rise for many years. Unhealthy lifestyles, lack of exercise, and poor diets have made the percentage of overweight people increase. It is no secret that obesity has negative impacts on our overall health. One of the biggest health risks to being overweight is heart disease. And even more interestingly, extra […]

HOW HEART DISEASE IS DIFFERENT IN MEN AND WOMEN?

Heart disease affects both men and women across the world. However, the way that cardiovascular diseases and heart attacks present themselves often vary between the two sexes. It is crucial to understand the differences in symptoms and impacts of cardiovascular disease between men and women. Understanding how heart conditions may manifest will ensure that correct […]