Ticagrelor, sold as Brilinta, plays an important role in protecting the heart after a heart attack or stent. Here is how it works, what side effects to expect, and the practical questions patients ask most.
High blood pressure rarely causes symptoms, which is why measuring it regularly matters. This guide covers how to choose the right monitor and how to get accurate readings at home.
The CT coronary angiogram gives a detailed view of the coronary arteries without any catheters, just a scan and a cannula. Here is what to expect from the procedure and how to interpret the results.
Almost everyone has felt their heart race at some point. Most of the time it is benign and self-limiting. Sometimes it is the sign of an arrhythmia worth identifying. Here is what the different patterns mean and how they are usually approached.
Vascepa, known as Vazkepa in Australia, is a prescription omega-3 medication. In the REDUCE-IT trial it reduced serious cardiovascular events by 25% in high-risk patients already on a statin. Here is who it is for and how it differs from fish oil.
If you have had a stent placed or been admitted with a heart attack, your cardiologist will have prescribed antiplatelet medication. This article explains what it does, why it matters, and why you should never stop it without speaking to your cardiologist first.
The echocardiogram is cardiology's most comprehensive non-invasive imaging test. Here is what it reveals about your heart and what to expect from the procedure.
A patent foramen ovale, a small opening in the heart present in around one in four adults, can sound alarming when first mentioned. For most people it is entirely harmless and needs no treatment. Here is when it matters, and when it doesn't.
A simple, non-invasive CT scan that detects calcified plaque in the arteries years before symptoms appear. If you or someone you know has been referred for a calcium score, this guide explains exactly what it measures, what your result means, and what to do next.
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