From the practice, for your everyday life
Short readings on what is worth knowing about the heart. Grouped by topic, to easily find what concerns you.
Vitamin D is important for bones and overall health. Low levels have been associated in observational studies with cardiovascular risk, but the association does not prove that the…
Read moreHeatstroke is an emergency. Confusion, collapse, loss of consciousness, or very high temperature after heat exposure require immediate treatment. The skin can…
Read moreIn a cardiac emergency, prompt response matters. We do not wait for the symptoms to pass.
Read moreHeat and fluid loss can increase your heart rate. Resting in a cool place and staying hydrated, following your individual medical advice, may help.
Read moreType 2 diabetes increases cardiovascular risk. A good glucose value is important, but by itself it does not cover all the factors that affect the heart.
Read moreA question I am often asked these days, and the truth is that the answer is not always the same for everyone.
Read moreIn an interview with Halkidiki Focus, Panagiotis Tsialoukis discusses the protection of the heart on hot days and explains the role of lipoprotein(a) in the assessment of cardiovascular...
Read moreIn hypertension, the first step is always our daily life. One of the simplest yet most important changes we can make - is to reduce salt.
Read moreLipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is primarily genetically determined. Elevated levels are associated with a greater risk of atherosclerosis and aortic valve stenosis, even when other…
Read morePeople with hypertension, heart failure, a history of heart attacks or arrhythmias, the elderly and people with multiple diseases need to be more careful in the heat.
Read moresuPAR is a soluble protein studied as a marker of immune activation and inflammation. Research papers examine its relationship to various diseases and prognosis.
Read moreHigh blood pressure can also occur in younger adults. It often has no symptoms, so measurement is important.
Read moreInformative content adapted from practice publications. It is not a substitute for an individualized medical evaluation.