Corrielus Cardiology

  We all have this habit of nibbling snacks all day long. Whether we're working on a stressful presentation, chilling on the porch, running late to the class, or mind meddling over a crisis, our only constant companion is food. We often find ourselves turning hungry again after a short while of eating, either be it a snack or a whole meal. Do you ever wonder why this hunger strikes again even when you have had a heavy meal? Well, it's not the quantity but the quality that makes you ache for food all over again. Regardless of the amount, many food items lack the nutrients essential for your body's fulfillment. This causes your tummy to call for food again, as it didn't receive enough nutrients to be satisfied. This blog covers the food items you might need to ditch as soon as your next hunger-haul strikes! Low Fat Yogurt: While yogurt is proven to be a super-healthy food, it doubles your hunger. It depends on the type of yogurt you choose to consume that determines wheth...

  Blood clots are sticky lumps formed in your arteries; when the blood platelets conjoin. Blood clotting is a common condition faced by 60-67% of the population of America. Depending on the situation, blood clotting is classified as harmful or beneficial for the body.  Blood has serious tasks to nail. It's supposed to flow efficiently and continuously throughout the entirety of a living being's life cycle, but it also has to cut off the flow and start clotting around an accidental or intended cut or wound, to heal the wounded part.  Blood clotting is healthy when it stops the blood from oozing out of the tear. On the contrary, blood clotting is dangerous for the internal organs as it hinders the blood flow and can also cause tumors in the body. What is Blood Clotting? Blood clots are clumps of platelets stuck together as the blood changes from liquid to partially solid. Clotting is a crucial function of your body when you need the blood to stop overflowing out of your wou...

  Cardiovascular Disease — it is no longer an alien term for individuals. And almost every other person till now — must have suffered from minor or (even) severe heart problems. Heart Disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. This blog is presented as a sum up of the meaning, types, causes, and preventions against cardiovascular diseases.   So, what is a Cardiovascular Disease? Cardiovascular Diseases or CVD is a medical term given for the conditions affecting our heart and its blood vessels. Atherosclerosis and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) — are the leading illnesses related to our heart. Damaged arteries of any organ may also affect our cardiovascular health.   Types of Cardiovascular Disease: There are four main types of Cardiovascular Diseases: (I) Coronary Heart Disease: Coronary Heart Disease is caused by an obstruction in the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. This puts extreme strain on the heart, leading to: Angina: Stabbing chest p...