Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in humans. AF in people under 50 years of age occurs in less than 1% of the population, but its incidence increases with age, affecting up to 10% of those over 80 years of age. However, it has been known for some years that the regular practice … Read more
Adult Cardiology specialists have linked the hormonal changes that occur in women during the menstrual cycle to the occurrence of arrhythmia episodes. How does premenstrual syndrome arise? Premenstrual syndrome arises as a result of variations in hormone levels and can cause numerous physical and psychological symptoms. Some women during this period prior to menstruation report … Read more
The heart functions under normal conditions through electrical impulses that originate in a group of cells located in the right atrium, producing a regular rhythm and at a frequency adapted to the needs of each individual. Atrial fibrillation is the most frequent arrhythmia (heart rhythm abnormality) in the population, in which, the electrical activity of … Read more
Cardiology specialists have noted a worrisome trend in this COVID-19 pandemic. Treatments for myocardial infarction have dropped considerably since the pandemic arrived in Spain. Although the reasons for this decline are not known, Spanish cardiologists believe that it is due to patients’ fear of going to the hospital, which they consider to be an active … Read more
The Full Body Checkup is the most complete checkup offered at Creu Blanca’s Medical Checkup Unit, emerging as the best method for a comprehensive diagnosis. Full Body, translated from English, means “whole body”. In reality it is a complete review of the whole body. We could say that the examination goes from the tip of … Read more
Dr. Gonzalez Cocina is a specialist in cardiology in Malaga. He is the director of the Cardiovascular Medical Center of Malaga and Marbella. He also has an extensive professional background, both in teaching and medicine. What is heart failure? A patient is considered to have heart failure when there is an increase in venous pressure … Read more
First of all, we must be clear about how the heart works. Normally, the heart contracts and relaxes in a regular rhythm, known as the cardiac cycle. The pumping of blood, which changes in frequency according to our needs, is produced by cells in the heart, which emit electrical signals. When we speak of atrial … Read more
Cardiac arrhythmias are an increasingly common cardiovascular health problem. Lifestyle, sedentary lifestyle, overweight, and factors such as arterial hypertension, have brought forward the average age of onset of this problem which, although not generally serious, does affect the quality of life of those who suffer from it. Until a few years ago, the treatment of … Read more
We know that smoking is the leading preventable cause of premature death in the United States and Europe, as smokers are at increased risk of developing many chronic disorders, including atherosclerosis. The top 7 factors associated with coronary heart disease are: Smoking High cholesterol levels High blood pressure Physical inactivity/sedentary lifestyle Overweight or obesity Diabetes … Read more
The main and most striking consequence of confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly been that patients with cardiovascular disease have avoided going to health centers for fear of infection. As a concrete example, 40% fewer patients with “heart attacks” (as we colloquially call acute myocardial infarction) have been attended than usual in previous … Read more