Introduction Vasovagal syncope, also known as neurocardiogenic syncope, is a common condition that causes people to faint. It happens when the body reacts too strongly to certain triggers, making the heart rate and blood pressure drop suddenly. This quick change reduces the amount of blood flowing to the brain, which can make a person lose […]
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Introduction Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a complex condition that affects how the body manages heart rate and blood pressure when a person changes position. When someone with POTS stands up after lying down or sitting, their body struggles to adjust, leading to a fast heartbeat and other problems. This can cause many different
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Introduction Dysautonomia is a complex condition that affects the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for controlling many of the body’s automatic functions. These functions include important processes like regulating heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and breathing. For people living with dysautonomia, the thought of traveling can be overwhelming due to the unpredictable nature of
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Introduction Stem cell transplants have become a vital treatment option for many cancer patients, offering hope and the possibility of recovery. However, it’s important for patients to understand that this life-saving procedure can sometimes lead to heart-related issues years after the transplant. These are known as late cardiac effects. When patients undergo a stem cell
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Introduction Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a medical condition that occurs when a person’s blood pressure suddenly drops after they stand up from a sitting or lying down position. This sudden decrease in blood pressure can cause several uncomfortable symptoms, including dizziness, feeling lightheaded, and in some cases, even fainting. It’s important to understand OH because
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Introduction Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, often called POTS for short, is a health problem that affects many people around the world. When someone with POTS stands up after lying down or sitting, their heart starts to beat very fast. This can cause other problems too, like feeling dizzy or tired. It’s important to understand POTS
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Introduction Dysautonomia is a complex nervous system disorder that affects the body’s automatic functions. These functions, controlled by the autonomic nervous system, include essential processes like regulating blood pressure, heart rate, digestion, and body temperature. When someone has dysautonomia, these automatic processes don’t work as they should, leading to a wide range of symptoms that
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Introduction The left anterior descending (LAD) artery plays a crucial role in your heart’s health. This important blood vessel is responsible for supplying almost half of the blood to your heart muscle. The LAD artery is one of the main coronary arteries, which are the blood vessels that wrap around the outside of the heart
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Introduction Orthostatic hypotension is a condition that affects many people, causing a sudden drop in blood pressure when they stand up. This can lead to uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous symptoms like feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or even fainting. For those who experience these symptoms, managing orthostatic hypotension is very important to help them stay safe and
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Introduction Syncope, commonly known as fainting, is a sudden and temporary loss of consciousness and muscle control that affects many people. Research shows that between 30% and 40% of individuals will experience syncope at least once in their lifetime. Interestingly, many cases of syncope go unreported because people often don’t seek medical attention after fainting.
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