Have you ever wondered why high blood pressure is called a Silent Killer, because it is and you have every right to be concerned if your blood pressure is high. Although high blood pressure typically doesn’t cause symptoms, it has a devastating effect on our health....
Yes! It’s Christmas and everyone is excited…. Smiles Just before you start consuming all the food in the spirit of Christmas, I’ll be quick to remind you not to throw caution in the wind. As a Cardiologist, this is one of the most important questions being asked this...
Have you ever seen actors having a heart attack in a movie? You’ve probably seen them clutch their chest, eyes rolling back, groaning in the severe pain before they collapse onto the floor. But the truth is that a Nollywood heart attack can be different from a real...
Worried About Heart Palpitations? Have you ever thought about the sound your heart makes? Its rhythmic beat is like a dance party in your body, an important one that keeps you alive and healthy. Heart palpitations are a feeling like your heart is “racing, pounding”,...
When we say that someone is big-hearted, it’s generally a compliment meant to praise their kindness or concern for others. But in medical circles, saying someone is big-hearted could have an entirely different meaning. An enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) isn’t a...
You lie awake at night staring at the ceiling. You feel like you’re cursed, but you’re not alone. Estimates suggest between 1 in 10 and 1 in 3 people suffer from some degree of insomnia, which is having trouble with either falling asleep, staying asleep during the...
