Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...
Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A growing number of drinks claim to ease menstrual ...
Your menstrual cycle is a complex process involving hormonal changes that prepare your body for possible pregnancy. At different times during the cycle, you may have symptoms like abdominal cramps, ...
Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. End stage heart failure is the most severe form of heart failure. This article will discuss end stage heart ...
Warm drinks, such as tea, may help relieve cramps. Certain flavors, like peppermint and ginger tea, may help reduce bloating and pain. If you’re someone who menstruates, moderate cramping is probably ...
Pericardial effusion is fluid buildup between the layers of the pericardium, the sac surrounding your heart. It can result from conditions such as pericarditis (inflammation), infections, heart ...
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is defined as lower abdominal pain occurring before or during menstruation, unrelated to other diseases. Existing studies investigating potential ...
Patients with heart failure are vulnerable to the SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, limited evidence exists on the safety of the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines in this patient population. The objective of this ...
Most older adults with transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis face a several-month delay in diagnosis after a heart failure diagnosis, despite overall increased diagnostic frequency of amyloidosis.
Every February, American Heart Month affords the cardiology community the opportunity to reflect on how we promote cardiovascular health and educate the public and our patients. It's also an ...
Grade 1 diastolic dysfunction is mild and common in people over 60. Shortness of breath is the main symptom of diastolic dysfunction. Treatment includes diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes to ...
A decidual cast occurs when the uterine lining sheds in one piece. Symptoms may include severe abdominal pain and heavy bleeding. Decidual casts are very rare, with fewer than 25 cases reported in ...