When faced with a medical emergency like a heart attack or stroke, time is of the essence. Rapid intervention can be the difference between life and death, and thrombolysis is one such life-saving treatment that has revolutionized emergency medicine. What is Thrombolysis? Thrombolysis, also known as clot-busting therapy, is a medical procedure aimed at dissolving … Continue reading Thrombolysis: A Life-Saving Treatment for Clot-Related Emergencies
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Understanding Atrial Fibrillation: A Common Heart Rhythm Disorder
Atrial fibrillation (AFib or most commonly called AF) is a prevalent heart rhythm disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It occurs when the electrical signals controlling the heart's rhythm become chaotic, leading to an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. What is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is a condition in which the upper chambers of … Continue reading Understanding Atrial Fibrillation: A Common Heart Rhythm Disorder
Heart Attack or Brain Stroke
Heart Attack vs Brain Stroke Technically, heart attack or brain stroke occurs when there is interrupted or reduced blood supply to the muscles or cells of the heart or brain. An acute heart attack occurs when a vessel supplying the heart muscle (coronary artery) is 100% blocked while brain stroke occurs when the vessel supplying … Continue reading Heart Attack or Brain Stroke
