Brain aneurysm
A brain aneurysm is an abnormal enlargement of a blood vessel in the brain. Arteries that supply the brain are branched out […]
Category: hypertension
Hypertension in pregnancy
Hypertension in pregnancy is the most common health disorder found in pregnant women, present in approximately 10% of this population. Nearly 8 […]
Sleep apnea
What is sleep apnea Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that is manifested with short-term interruption of external breathing with preservation of […]
The link between hypertension and insomnia
The link between hypertension and insomnia was questioned for a long time, as those two conditions are co-related, but first, we need […]
Effects of hyperthyroidism on cardiac function
Diseases of the thyroid gland can directly modify the normal function of the heart, cause symptoms and lead to serious complications. To […]
Effects of alcohol consumption on cardiovascular system
Light to moderate alcohol consumption – up to one drink per day for a woman and 1-2 glasses per day for a […]
Effects of nicotine
It is clearly established that effects of nicotine increase mortality and cardiovascular events (CV), however, the price of smoking is often neglected. […]
Retinopathy
Retinopathy refers to any damage to the retina of the eyes, which may cause vision impairment. Often it refers to a retinal […]
Essential hypertension
Essential hypertension (called idiopathic hypertension or primary hypertension) is the form of hypertension that has no identifiable cause. It is usually familial […]