Angina is chest pain that you have when the blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced. The reduced blood flow to the heart muscles is because the arteries (the tubes that supply blood) to the heart become narrow by deposits of fatty materials on its wall (atherosclerosis). This process happens faster and more severe in the arteries if you suffer from high blood pressure as well. Also. things like an unhealthy diet full of … Read more »

Dexamethasone and Covid 19 Many people would have in no doubt seen in the news that dexamethasone helps in the treatment of Covid 19, but it is not a cure And more importantly it does not prevent the virus It is an unbelievably cheap drug, and many people can get hold of it. That is why many health authorities are concerned. What is dexamethasone? What was it used for? How does it work? Dexamethasone is … Read more »

We all know someone who had a stroke. It is a serious life threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Stroke is considered an emergency and within seconds the person’s life may change for the worse if they survive it. The things you notice when someone has a Stroke: Face may drop on one side and the mouth or eye may drop on that side … Read more »

Hypertension rarely has symptoms or complains. That is why it is a silent killer. When it is not treated, it can cause serious problems such as stroke, heart attacks or kidney failure The only way you can find out if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked. The blood pressure is considered to be high if you have a BP of 140/90- this is a general rule If you have … Read more »