Broadly classified, there are two types of heart failure 1. Systolic heart failure 2. Diastolic heart failure Systolic heart failure is a condition where the heart becomes a weak pump. It is unable to pump blood into the body because the muscle is weak. The heart chambers move slowly and the cavity of the heart …
One of the best things about being a doctor is that you get to meet some amazing people. Unfortunately, nature (and possibly fate) has different plans for them. Some end up with simple coughs and colds that are easily fixed. Some, on the other hand, suffer from more serious conditions like cancer, heart attacks and …
A weak heart is one that fails to pump efficiently. Unfortunately, it can go undetected for some time, especially if the symptoms are ignored. In this article, I will answer some simple questions about weak hearts and how you can identify them. But first…. The Normal Heart Without going into too much boring detail, it …
What Is Dilated Cardiomyopathy? Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. Here, the heart muscle becomes weak and as a result is not able to perform its function effectively. The size of the heart tends to become bigger and when it does so, the muscle becomes stretched and thinned out. Thinning of the …
