Archive for June, 2008

Angina

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

What is Angina?
Angina is a common condition which, according to the British Heart Foundation affects about two percent of the UK population. It is important to note that angina is not a heart attack. Angina, or Angina Pectoris to give it it’s proper title is a specific type of chest pain, discomfort or tightness in [...]

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Heart Failure

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

Definition of Heart Failure
Heart failure, also known as Cardiac failure is a serious condition which is caused by the heart’s inability to pump sufficient blood around the body. The reduced efficiency is usually a result of other factors which have caused damage to the heart, rather than a disease of the heart itself. It should [...]

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