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Recent Articles by Dr. André Feldman

Myocarditis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Complications

Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle often triggered by viral, bacterial, or fungal infections. Common symptoms include chest pain and shortness of breath. Diagnosis typically involves cardiac MRI or blood tests, while treatment focuses on rest and managing the underlying cause.

Diseases and Conditions

Bradycardia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Bradycardia is a heart rate under 60 beats per minute at rest, sometimes normal in athletes or during sleep. Covers symptoms, when it’s severe, diagnosis tests, possible causes, and treatment options like levothyroxine or a pacemaker.

Diseases and Conditions

Visceral Fat: Risks, Causes, How to Reduce & How to Measure

Visceral fat is linked to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Learn what causes it, how to measure it, and the most effective diet and exercise strategies to reduce visceral fat and support overall health.

Diseases and Conditions

Cardiogenic Shock: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Cardiogenic shcok occurs when the heart can’t pump enough blood to supply the body, causing symptoms like chest pain, rapid breathing, and fainting. Learn the main causes, how diagnosis is confirmed, available treatments, and serious complications linked to this medical emergency.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol Levels: HDL, LDL, VLDL & Non-HDL Explained

Ginger tea offers antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial benefits that may help with nausea, colds, digestion, weight loss, and blood sugar control. Learn its main health benefits, how to prepare it with fresh or ground ginger, plus recipe ideas, side effects, and contraindications.

Heart Failure

CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting): When & How It's Done

CABG, or coronary artery bypass grafting, is a surgical procedure used to restore blood flow to the heart when arteries are blocked. It can reduce chest pain, improve heart function, and lower the risk of heart attack. Recovery involves hospital care, medication, and lifestyle changes.

Aneurysm

Aortic Aneurysm: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

An aortic aneurysm is a bulging of the aorta that can occur in the chest or abdomen, often without symptoms. Learn about common signs, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, including surgery and medication, as well as lifestyle measures to prevent complications.

Aneurysm

Aneurysm Symptoms: Warning Signs, Risk Factors & When to Seek Care

Aneurysm symptoms include severe headache, chest pain, or a strong belly pulse as enlarging aneurysms press nerves or organs. Explains brain and aortic types: cerebral, abdominal, thoracic; key warning signs, risk factors, tests (CT, ultrasound, MRI), and when to call 911 for a possible rupture.

Diseases and Conditions

Vasovagal Syncope: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Vasovagal syncope is a common cause of fainting, triggered by a sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate. Learn about its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, risks, and treatment options, including lifestyle strategies, hydration, and when pacemaker implantation may be needed.

Diseases and Conditions

Fluid in Lungs: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Fluid in lungs, also called pulmonary edema, is the buildup of fluid that makes breathing difficult and can be life-threatening. Learn common symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatments like hospitalization and medications, and possible complications of this condition.

Diseases and Conditions

What Is a Pacemaker? (Uses, What It's For & Recovery)

A pacemaker is an implantable electronic device that is used to manage heart diseases that affect the electrical rhythm of the heart, like atrial fibrillation or atrioventricular block. Learn more about what diseases it's for, how it works, and what the recovery is like.

Fluid Retention

Water Retention: Symptoms, 11 Causes & What to Do

Water retention is characterized by the accumulation of fluid that causes swelling or edema in the arms, legs, abdomen or face. It can occur with your period, or due to a high-salt diet or even problems with your kidneys. Learn about what causes bloating from water retention and how to treat it.