PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Why should I choose LECC for my child? Dr Toyosi A., Paediatric Cardiologist, Nigeria 5 December 2018 Choosing the right hospital for your child is a very important decision. When a child is diagnosed with a serious cardiovascular disease or has a...
HEALTH & WELLNESS Cholesterol Levels: What You Need to Know Medline Plus, U.S. National Library of Medicine 20 November 2018 What is cholesterol?Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all the cells in your body. Your liver makes...
HEALTH & WELLNESS Introduction into Kidney Disease Dr. T.T.A Senior Consultant Nephrologist, LECC, Lagos, Nigeria 01 Nov 2018 Structure of the Kidneys Location: You have two kidneys which are located toward your lower back, on either side of your spine. Posterior...
FITNESS & LIFESTYLE Lagos Executive Cardiovascular Clinic Clinical Team, Lagos, Nigeria 29 September 2018 So, doc, what do I need to do in order to keep fit? Options 1. 10,000 steps a day 2. 10 minutes exercise, thrice-a-day 3. High-intensity exercise 4. High...
HEALTH & PREVENTION The Relationship Between Diabetes and Hypertension Dr Folasade Alli, Cardiologist, Lagos 11 September 2018 Having both diabetes and hypertension is incredibly common in Nigeria. A lot of diabetic patients develop hypertension. Amongst the...
HEALTH & WELLNESS Red Wine & The Heart: What You Must Know First Sandra Otobo, Public Health, LECC 08 June 2018 Have you ever topped off your glass of cabernet or pinot noir while saying, “Hey, it’s good for my heart, right?” This widely held impression dates...