Myocardial Infraction

Introduction Myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, is a life-threatening condition where blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked for long enough to cause damage or death of heart muscle. Definition  Myocardial infarction occurs when one or more of the coronary arteries becomes blocked, leading to insufficient blood flow … Read more

Hypertension | Silent Killer

Introduction Hypertension is often called the “silent killer” because it typically has no symptoms until it has caused significant damage to the heart and arteries. It is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, which are leading causes of death globally. Definition Hypertension is defined as a condition where the blood pressure in the arteries … Read more