Be careful, especially if you have heart disease or stroke. If you are struggling to adhere to pandemic precautions, you may be experiencing something called “COVID-19 fatigue”. If so, you are not alone. After all those long months of washing your hands, staying at home, avoiding contact with family and friends, and even disinfecting the…
Category: Cardiology
The Heart: Take Care Of It And Keep It Under Control
The heart is one of the most important organs of any organism: it is responsible for the primary function of circulating blood in every tissue, guaranteeing each cell the necessary supply of oxygen. Its correct functioning is often taken for granted, at least until it begins to give problems: however, before the first symptoms of…
Life After Open Heart Surgery
The primary recovery period after having an open heart surgery lasts approximately 30-45 days. During this time, it is necessary to gradually return to your usual activities. The pace and characteristics of the recovery period are individual for each person. There may be periods of improvement and deterioration during the healing process that are expected…
In What Conditions Does A Heart Surgery Is Needed?
A heart surgery can be needed for many different reasons. It often helps to correct some problems that cannot be eliminated with conservative treatment. Among the most common heart surgeries are: Coronary artery bypass grafting; Restoration or replacement of a worn-out heart valve; Recovery in congenital heart diseases; Implantation of devices to control the heartbeat;…