Tomatoes, apples, strawberries, pomegranates, and watermelon, rich in fiber and antioxidants, promote healthy blood circulation and help balance blood pressure.
Sudden, severe blood pressure spikes can cause restlessness, dizziness, and mild headaches, often without prior warning, posing a significant risk of damage to the heart, brain, and kidneys.
After stent placement for myocardial infarction, 69-year-old Mr. Tri still experienced chest tightness and shortness of breath due to Dressler's syndrome causing pericarditis.
I have had varicose veins in my legs for several years. Despite taking medication and wearing compression stockings as advised, I still experience pain, fatigue, and prominent blue veins. Do I need interventional treatment? (Minh Anh, 45, Hanoi)
Mr. Hai, 67 years old, experienced dull chest pain due to three severely hardened and narrowed coronary arteries. Doctors successfully implanted new-generation stents, reducing intervention risks.
Older adults, individuals with multiple underlying health conditions, or those experiencing memory impairment are ideal candidates for wireless pacemaker implantation due to the absence of skin incisions, shorter procedure times, and faster recovery.
Ms. Hai, 87, experienced fatigue and shortness of breath for several months, initially attributing it to old age. Her condition recently worsened, leading to a diagnosis of sick sinus syndrome, which caused heart failure and acute kidney failure.
Mr. Canh, 73, experienced chest pain for 4 hours before sudden cardiac arrest; doctors diagnosed acute myocardial infarction and performed coronary stenting to restore blood flow.
Mr. Nguyen, 67, whose deep vein thrombosis over the past seven years caused leg swelling and ulcers, has now undergone a revascularization procedure by doctors.