by Writing Team | Apr 1, 2019 | Heart Disease, Treatments
Image source: PixabayDo you or a loved one suffer from heart failure symptoms? If so, you should consider getting tested for constrictive pericarditis. While this disease is relatively uncommon, it does affect a growing segment of the population. If you think the...
by Writing Team | Nov 20, 2018 | Heart Health, Symptoms, Treatments
Cardiomyopathy is a possible complication of coronary artery disease. This condition is characterized by the myocardium not getting enough blood to function properly. Here is what you need to know about ischemic cardiomyopathy, its symptoms, causes, and treatment.The...
by Nicholas Tullo, MD | Jan 29, 2018 | Dysautonomia
Do you often find that you feel dizzy, fatigued, and have an increased heart rate when you stand up? Do these symptoms go away when you sit or lie down? Then you may be suffering from Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) – a common form of dysautonomia (a...
by Nicholas Tullo, MD | Jan 17, 2018 | Dysautonomia
The Autonomic Nervous System refers to the part of our brain and nerves that control all of our inner workings. From the latin term meaning “self-governing,” the autonomic nervous system serves as the brain’s “autopilot.” It controls your...
by Nicholas Tullo, MD | Jan 8, 2018 | Causes, Fainting
Everyone is familiar with fainting — it’s something that happens to female heroines in movies, when their corsets are tied too tightly, or if they see something that looks totally gross. In truth, fainting (“passing out” or “blacking out”) is a common symptom that...
