As the holiday season approaches, many plan trips to warm countries, mountains, or active excursions, but when choosing a holiday with cardiovascular diseases, it is important to…
Approximately 1.28 billion adults worldwide live with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. However, almost half of them are unaware of it. If left untreated, this con…
On Thursday evening, news spread across Lithuania that 80-year-old journalist Vidas Mačiulis ended up in intensive care. He underwent a heart stenting procedure at LSMU Kaunas Clinics….
Journalist Vidas Mačiulis ended up in intensive care. The well-known man underwent a complex interventional procedure at LSMU Kaunas Clinics.
The most dangerous health problems often develop silently and for a long time cause no warning symptoms. Vascular occlusion is a perfect example of this. True, although no…
Diet and lifestyle changes are among the most effective ways to lower blood pressure. However, when it comes to some drinks, such as coffee, it is not always clear whether it should be…
The heart briefly ‘skipped a beat’, beat stronger, or seemed to miss a beat – these sensations, according to doctors, have been experienced by almost everyone at least once in their life. Some dismiss them…
Increased cholesterol levels are one of the main risk factors for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. However, it is often difficult to recognize because the early stages usually…
New research shows that preservatives in ultra-processed foods (UPF) may be associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases. Experts advise on how to reduce…
The use of cholesterol-lowering drugs, or statins, is often accompanied by fear of side effects. However, a recent large-scale study allows for easier relief….
