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Thriving with diabetes: Insulin
Type 1 diabetes means using insulin. However, if you have type 2 diabetes, treatment plans can change depending on who you are. Some people can manage it with healthy eating and exercise, or with oral medications, while others may also need to use insulin.It’s common...
Everything You Need to Know About Kidney Failure
Dr Amira, Senior Consultant Nephrologist, LECC, Lagos, Nigeria01 Nov 2019 Structure of the Kidneys Location: You have two kidneys which are located toward your lower back, on either side of your spine. Posterior to your abdomen and below your rib cage. Size:...
Seminar: Preventing Heart Attack & Sudden Cardiac Arrest
October is National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month. Understanding the difference between heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest could help save lives. One way to understand the difference between the two conditions is this: The heart attack victim is awake and...
Our Paediatric Cardiologist Answers, What Causes Chest Pain in Children and Teenagers?
Chest pain in both children and teenagers is quite common, and many times, parents have no idea what the cause may be or what do to subsequently. Such pain often causes anxiety both for the children and their caregivers. Some may take their (that is, the child or...
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening medical condition resulting from dislodged thrombi occluding the pulmonary vasculature. In simpler terms, it is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries that supplies oxygen-rich blood to the lungs. It is a thrombotic...
Treating and Preventing Kidney Stones with Dr. Sam, LECC Consultant Urological Surgeon
A kidney stone is a solid mass made up of tiny crystals. One or more stones can be in the kidney or ureter at the same time. Kidney stones are common. Some types run in families. They often occur in premature infants. There are different types of kidney stones. The...
Comprehensive Health Assessment
Over the years, Lagos Executive Cardiovascular Clinic has been leveraging its recognised expertise with no less than 40 years of experience to assist executives, business owners and entrepreneurs maintain good health.
Why Heart Attacks Happen Amongst Young Adults in Nigeria
Cardiovascular HealthHeart Attacks Amongst Young Adults in NigeriaDr Folasade Alli, Consultant Cardiologist, Nigeria24 June 2019Heart attacks are commonly associated with older and/or overweight persons, however, this life threatening condition can also occur in...
Stroke
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTHWhat is stroke and its causes, prevention measures, signs & symptoms, and moreDr Folasade Alli, Adult Consultant Cardiologist, Nigeria12 June 2019What is stroke is? Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the supply of oxygen-rich blood to...