Heart articles

Is There a Connection Between Varicose Veins and the Heart?

Many people suffering from varicose veins worry about also developing heart disease. But are these two conditions actually related? Can heart problems even cause varicose veins?

What are the symptoms of cardiac discomfort? | From shortness of breath to heart attack.

Many cardiovascular diseases have signs and symptoms before they occur. Being aware of them and paying timely attention when they appear can be life-saving.

Angiography-Angioplasty

Angiography is an invasive method for imaging the coronary arteries of the heart. In fact, this technique provides information about blood vessels to help surgeons make better treatment decisions.

What is an echocardiogram (echo) and what does it show?

Echocardiography is a diagnostic method also referred to as cardiac ultrasound or an echo and is considered one of the most widely used techniques for evaluating heart structure and diagnosing cardiac diseases.

TAVI: Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement

The TAVI procedure (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) or closed aortic valve replacement (without open-heart surgery) is a minimally invasive and modern method for treating diseases related to the aortic valve.

ECG or electrocardiogram

An ECG (Electrocardiogram) is usually the first test at the beginning of the examination and diagnosis process. It is a quick, easy, non-invasive, painless and radiation-free test.