HEART HEALTH Understanding Your Heart Rate 21 February 2019 Your pulse, both at rest and during exercise, can reveal your risk for heart attack and your aerobic capacity. Your grandmother may have referred to your heart as “your ticker”, but that nickname...
It begins as a mild discomfort. Perhaps it’s a tight feeling across your chest after climbing a flight of stairs, a sharp pain that comes and goes, or a burning sensation you assume is heartburn. Unfortunately, heart disease doesn’t always wait for...
When Hope Feels Far Away A diagnosis like diabetes or a hormonal disorder can feel like a life sentence. Many patients arrive at our Endocrinology Clinic feeling overwhelmed, scared, or even defeated. But at Lagos Executive Cardiovascular Centre (LECC), we believe...
Hypertension Prevention and Management Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Preventive healthcare plays a crucial role in managing hypertension effectively. How to Manage Hypertension Regular Monitoring:...
Cardiac arrest is a life-threatening medical emergency that can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time. It is also important to have a basic understanding of cardiac arrest, its causes, symptoms, and most importantly, how to respond effectively. In this post, we aim to...
