If your heartbeat is irregular, too slow or too fast, there is reason for concern. But there’s often a fix for this problem. For many patients, the answer is a pacemaker — an implantable electrical device that can help regulate your heart. And that technology has...
A woman’s heart may look just like a man’s, but there are significant differences. For example, a woman’s heart is usually smaller, as are some of its interior chambers. The walls that divide some of these chambers are thinner. And while a woman’s heart pumps faster...
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...
