heart disease

Diabetic cardiomyopathy is a rare complication of poorly controlled diabetes, which causes changes in the normal functioning of the heart muscle, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain and swollen legs. Understand why it happens

Valvulopathies are diseases that affect the heart valves, causing them not to function properly. The 4 valves of the heart are: the tricuspid, mitral, pulmonary and aortic valves, which open and close whenever the heart beats, allowing circulation

What it is: Postural hypotension, also known as orthostatic hypotension, is a situation characterized by a rapid decrease in blood pressure, which leads to the appearance of some symptoms, such as dizziness, fainting and weakness. That situation

Dilated cardiomyopathy is a heart disease that can cause symptoms of shortness of breath, excessive tiredness or weakness, for example. Know how to recognize the symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy and see how the treatment is done

What it is: Cardiac tamponade is a medical emergency in which there is an accumulation of fluid between the two membranes of the pericardium, which are responsible for the lining of the heart, which causes difficulty in breathing, decreased blood pressure and increased

What it is: Postural hypotension, also known as orthostatic hypotension, is a situation characterized by a rapid decrease in blood pressure, which leads to the appearance of some symptoms, such as dizziness, fainting and weakness. That situation

Atherosclerosis is a chronic disease of the blood vessels that, if not properly treated, can cause very serious complications, such as a heart attack or stroke. Better understand what atherosclerosis is, why it happens, what symptoms can arise and how it is done

The stent is a small tube that is placed inside the artery to open it and prevent further clogging, being indicated in cases of coronary heart disease, infarction or angina, allowing to restore blood flow and oxygenation of the organs. See other indications