Heart Health

What Is the Life Expectancy with Angina?

Angina – An Introduction Angina is commonly described as chest pain and discomfort. The word angere is Latin in origin and means to choke or strangle. However, the feeling is...

6 Signs of Heart Attack a Month Before

Heart attack is the primary cause of death for men and women alike, accounting for over 39,000 annual deaths in 2022 in England. Heart illnesses, e.g., heartburn, cardiac fatigue, etc., are the...

What Foods Should Be Avoided When Taking Ramipril?

Ramipril is a prescription medication doctors prescribe for treating heart failure and high blood pressure. It is under a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Ramipril works by relaxing...

How Does Raynaud Disease Affect the Heart?

Raynaud's disease is an uncommon condition that affects the circulation and flow of blood to the hands and feet, usually in response to emotional stress or cold temperatures. The condition...

What are the symptoms of a heart murmur?

Overview A heart murmur is an abnormal sound that can be heard through a stethoscope when a doctor listens to your heart. It can indicate a more serious underlying heart...

What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors?

What’s covered? The prolonged use of ACE inhibitors to treat high blood pressure causes various moderate to severe side effects. ACE is an acronym for 'angiotensin converting enzyme'. So, ACE...