Finding that you have a cardiac condition that requires surgery can be frightening. What you need to keep in mind is that while cardiac surgery is a major procedure, the surgical advances made in recent years mean that your chances of recovering to lead a normal active life are now better than ever before. That…

Heart failure is a serious medical condition. While great strides have been made in recent years in both the prevention and treatment of cardiac conditions, it is still one of the biggest causes of either a restricted lifestyle or, in the worst case, fatality. Cardiac disease presents itself in various forms and knowing the types…

Having a heart attack is a frightening and life-altering experience. Feeling confused, overwhelmed and uncertain after a heart attack is normal. The way you deal with the situation, your mental outlook and your willingness to change and forsake the things that caused the problem will determine your future. Most people who survive a heart attack…

The human heart starts beating while the baby is still in the womb and continues to do so every second of every day until we die. That is between 35 to 42 million beats each year. Multiply this by 65 years and the total is staggering. 2.5 billion is the approximate number of beats your…

Hectic modern lifestyles, stress, bad nutrition, hereditary issues and a lack of adequate exercise are among the most common reasons for cardiac ailments. While cardiac conditions are major issues, with early detection and treatment, there is no reason why normal life cannot continue. One of the major reasons why heart-related problems are not detected and diagnosed…