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Recent Articles by Dr. Ana Luiza Lima

Left Bundle Branch Block: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A left bundle branch block, or an LBBB, is the interruption or delay in the conduction of electrical impulses on the left side of the heart. It can lead to a prolongation of the QRS interval on an ECG. Read more about what causes a left bundle branch block, the symptoms it can lead to, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Types of Shock: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Types of shock include septic shock, anaphylactic shock, hypovolemic shock, cardiogenic shock, and neurogenic shock. Shock is a potentially life threatening condition in which blood flow to vital organs in the body, like the brain or the heart, is compromised. Learn more about symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Varicose Veins

Varicose Vein Surgery: Types, Recovery & Complications

Varicose vein surgery can be indicated to remove or destroy damaged varicose veins from the legs when other, less-invasive forms of treatment, (like diet or compression stockings) are not successful. Learn more about the types of varicose vein surgeries your doctor can recommend, and what recovery is like.

Tests

Tilt Table Test: Procedure, Results & How to Prepare

The tilt table test is done as part of a workup for dizziness and falls to observe the effect of position changes on heart rate and blood pressure, which can trigger symptoms like weakness or dizziness. The test is done using a special table that tilts forward. Read more about how to prepare for the test.

Food

11 Benefits of Coffee You Didn't Know (& Recommended Daily Dose)

Coffee can offer several health benefits, like preventing premature aging, improving fitness capacity, preventing depression and promoting weight loss.. Coffee can also improve mood, which helps to treat depression. Learn about the benefits of coffee, how much you can drink per day and side effects that can occur.

Diseases and Conditions

Heart Pain: 8 Causes & When to Go to the Hospital

Heart pain is commonly thought to be associated with heart attacks, however this type of pain is usually not related to a heart attack. Heart pain can be related to many causes and often occurs with with different symptoms, such as tingling, headache or pain that radiates to other areas. Learn what causes heart pain.

Medications

Medication for Hiccups: What to Take To Get Rid of Hiccups

Medications for hiccups can be prescribed by the doctor for hiccups that are persistent and chronic, lasting for more than 2 days, Learn about which medicines your doctor can prescribe to stop hiccups in mild and severe cases, as well as other home remedies to get rid of and prevent hiccups.

Arterial Hypotension

Low Blood Pressure: Symptoms, Causes & What to Do

Low blood pressure is characterized by a blood pressure reading that is equal to or lower than 90/60 mmHg. This can cause dizziness, weakness, pallor and a feeling of fainting. Low blood pressure can be caused by excessive heat or the use of medication. Learn more about what causes low blood pressure and what to do.

Diseases and Conditions

Raynaud’s Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Raynaud’s syndrome is characterized by a change to blood circulation to the hands and feet, causing very abrupt changes to color and temperatures. Learn more about the symptoms associated with this condition, what causes Raynaud's syndrome, how it’s diagnosed and the treatment options available.

Arterial Hypotension

What Causes Low Blood Pressure? 8 Possible Reasons

A pressão baixa, normalmente, não é causada por problemas de saúde, sendo uma característica comum em algumas pessoas e, geralmente, não traz riscos para a saúde. No entanto, quando surge de repente ou é acompanhada de sintomas como tontura.

Arterial Hypotension

Top 10 Low Blood Pressure Symptoms (& How to Treat)

In most cases, low blood pressure does not cause any symptoms. However, when blood pressure decreases suddenly, it can cause dizziness, headache, pallor and a fainting sensation. Learn about the other symptoms of low blood pressure and what to do.

Cholesterol

High Cholesterol Symptoms: 4 Signs to Look Out For

Normally, high cholesterol does not cause any symptoms, however excess cholesterol circulating in the blood can lead to fatty deposits in the liver, leading to the emergence of small, elevated skin growths, among other signs. Learn about the 3 signs to be aware of and how cholesterol can be managed.

Chest Pain

Chest Pain & Tightness: 11 Causes & What To Do

Most of the time, chest pain or tightness is actually not a sign of a heart attack. It will commonly occur due to excess gas, anxiety or muscle fatigue. Learn more about when you should suspect a heart attack and about the other causes of chest pain.

Stroke

Top 12 Stroke Symptoms (You Should Not Ignore)

Stroke symptoms include a drooping face, difficulty standing and slurred speech. However, stroke symptoms can present differently depending on the area of the brain affected. Check out a list of the 12 most common stroke symptoms and what to do if you suspect you are having a stroke.

Symptoms

Poor Circulation in Legs: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Poor circulation in the legs is characterized by reduced blood flow in the veins and arteries in the legs. It is associated with symptoms such as swollen feet, leg pain, cold hands and varicose veins in the legs. Learn about the other sympt.