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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...
You may need a sleep study. Here’s why.
HEALTH & WELLNESSSleep DisordersDo you snore .. Do you fall asleep a lot .. Do you find it difficult to sleep .. Do you have high blood pressure .. Do you have headache when you wake up .. Do you have difficulty concentrating during the day .. If you answered yes to...
Exercising safely with diabetes
DIABETES HEALTHExercising Safely With DiabetesHealth Beat, HMS, Harvard11 May 2019If you have diabetes, exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It can improve your sensitivity to insulin and help you build muscle and shed excess fat, all of...
Pain Management
HEALTH & WELLNESSManaging PainPain is a very unpleasant and uncomfortable feeling that might be felt by you, at some point. Though most of us do not like this unpleasant feeling, it is one of the body’s ways of communicating a message. Pain might occur as a result of...