Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a disorder in which arterial wall stiffens and loses its elasticity caused by the formation of thickening (atherosclerotic plaque) in […]
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Platelets (Thrombocytes)
Platelets (Thrombocytes) represent the fragments of the cell called megakaryocyte, which is a type of bone marrow cells sent into the circulation. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Famous people who died from a stroke
A stroke or brain attack is a medical condition in which the blood supply to the part of your brain is reduced […]