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...
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...
Cardiovascular Health Heart Attacks Amongst Young Adults in Nigeria Dr Folasade Alli, Consultant Cardiologist, Nigeria 24 June 2019 Heart attacks are commonly associated with older and/or overweight persons, however, this life threatening condition can also occur in...
HEART HEALTH LABILE HYPERTENSION Q. I have high blood pressure and have been checking my blood pressure more often since my doctor added another drug. But lately, my readings have been all over the place. For example, one morning it was 127/70, but then it was 170/100...
HEALTH & WELLNESS How to prevent or lower your risk of cancer What is cancer? Normally, the human cells grow and divide to form new ones as we need them. Old or damaged ones die, and new ones take their place. Cancer is used to describe a collection of diseases in...
