When You Should See A Specialist About Heart Palpitations

Echocardiogram Check up

Most people don’t think about the sound their heart makes, but knowing and monitoring it can go a long way in keeping you healthy. This is because when the rhythm changes, it could signal underlying heart problems and conditions that need treatment sooner rather than later. To guide you, here’s when you should see a…

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Why Are Heart Check Ups Important?

a man holding his heart in pain

According to the World Health Organisation, heart disease is the most common cause of death on a global scale. Around 17.9 million people die each year from cardiovascular diseases and most of these areas are a result of heart attacks. Detect undiagnosed conditions Healthy heart checkups can detect undiagnosed conditions that the patient may not…

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What Are Heart Palpitations?

Cheerful patient tested with Sphygmomanometer by the young doctor.

Heart palpitations are the feeling that your heart is fluttering, skipping a beat, or beating too hard or too fast. This sensation can be felt in your chest, neck, or throat. Although palpitations can be bothersome and frightening, they are usually harmless and go away on their own. However, in some cases, heart palpitations can…

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Preventing Heart Disease

close up of a stethoscope wrapped around a heart pin

Cardiovascular disease is the worldwide leading cause of death. It is estimated that by 2025 the deaths attributed to cardiovascular disease will reach 25 million per year. The prevalence of the disease is increasing mainly due to the “modern” way of life (sedentary living, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, stress). As established cardiac problems may…

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