Cardiology
Understanding Breathlessness: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Management Strategies
Breathlessness Breathlessness is an uncomfortable sensation that can be terrifying. If you have a longstanding illness that makes you out of breath doing very
Mastering Pulse Measurement: A Step-by-Step Guide to Checking Your Heart Rate
HOW TO TAKE YOUR PULSE When we take our pulse we use the radial pulse which can be palpated at the
Understanding Diabetes: Symptoms, Management, and Prevention Strategies for a Healthier Life
Diabetes 10 interesting facts about diabetes • 7-11% of people diagnosed with glucose intolerance go on to develop diabetes • How much time you
Understanding Heart Attacks: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Tips
What are the signs of a heart attack? There are a number of signs of a heart attack. It may be chest discomfort
Understanding Obesity: Causes, Effects, and Effective Solutions for a Healthier Life
OBESITY Did you know that Almost half (48%) of Irish men and 57% of Irish women will be obese by 2030 54% of
Understanding Angina: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
ANGINA What is angina? Your heart is a muscle that needs oxygen to function. Oxygen is delivered to the heart muscle by the coronary
Unlocking the Power of MET: Your Comprehensive Guide to Maximizing Metabolic Efficiency
MET (Metabolic equivalent) levels MET levels are an interesting way to look at activities. When we talk about activities it is important to understand
Understanding Atrial Fibrillation: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat of the heart. If you feel a pulse of someone who has
Essential Guide to Chest Physiotherapy for Respiratory Health Improvement
Chest Physiotherapy Chest physiotherapy is an area of physiotherapy that can be misunderstood and quite often people are unaware that this type of physiotherapy
Essential Tips for Preventing Heart Disease: Your Guide to a Healthier Heart
Top Ten Tips to preventing Heart Disease There were many interesting developments in the prevention of heart disease identified at the National Prevention Conference
Understanding Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Solutions for Lasting Energy
Fatigue What is fatigue? Fatigue can be overwhelming and is a symptom that is often underrated. It occurs as a result of your body
Understanding Breathlessness: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Management Strategies
Breathlessness Breathlessness is an uncomfortable sensation that can be terrifying. If you have a longstanding illness that makes you out of breath doing very
Understanding Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Strategies for Relief
Fatigue What is fatigue? Fatigue can be overwhelming and is a symptom that is often underrated. It occurs as a result of your body
Understanding Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Solutions
Fatigue What is fatigue? Fatigue can be overwhelming and is a symptom that is often underrated. It occurs as a result of your body
Understanding Obesity: Causes, Effects, and Effective Solutions for a Healthier Life
Obesity Obesity is a major health problem in Ireland. Did you know: Nearly two thirds of Irish people are overweight or obese The Growing
Understanding Heart Attack Warning Signs and Prevention Strategies
Heart Attack What is a heart attack? Your heart is a muscle an in order to operate it needs a blood supply. The blood
Understanding CABG: A Comprehensive Guide to Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
CABG -Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting What is a CABG? A CABG is an abbreviated version of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting which is a surgical
Understanding Cardiomyopathy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Cardiomyopathy What is a cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is a term that is used to describe a pathology of the heart muscle. There are a number
Understanding Obesity: Causes, Effects, and Effective Solutions for a Healthier Life
OBESITY Obesity is going to reach epidemic proportions by 2030.Almost half (48%) of Irish men and 57% of women will be obese, compared with
Combatting Physical Inactivity: Strategies for a Healthier Lifestyle
Physical Inactivity Physical inactivity is one of the main risk factors of heart disease. As part of the prevention of heart disease the European