Introduction Heart attacks tend to be something that we associate with older adults. But in recent years, increasing numbers of young adults — even those in their 20s and 30s — have been having cardiac events. Stressful ways of living, smoking, unhealthy diets, and increasing rates of diabetes and obesity are driving this trend. Being …
World Heart Day- A Day That is More Than a Reminder Every 29th of September, World Heart Day puts the spotlight on cardiovascular well-being. But mere awareness is not sufficient — it should bring with it action. This year, let us do more than read and share articles. Let us make a promise to take …
Introduction Each year, World Heart Day brings to mind a stern reality – heart disease is still the primary cause of mortality globally. Despite the progress made in medicine, countless individuals die every year from avoidable cardiovascular diseases. Knowledge of the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) on the world is not only relevant to physicians …
Introduction A stroke is among the top leading causes of long-term disability globally, and stroke survivors face some level of challenge which is greater than the stroke itself. As such, understanding known and unknown complications for stroke patients is of paramount importance from the viewpoint of survival, and deviations from expected life quality, for improvement. …
Introduction A femoral neck break, also referred to as a hip break, is an acute condition that needs immediate medical care. It takes place in the slender part of the bone below the ball of the hip joint. These breaks are particularly noteworthy in older patients, in whom osteoporosis softens the bones and even small …
