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The official Heartscope blog – find resources and information about our cardiology practice and other health related conditions that we specialise in.

Cardiomyopathy can target people of any age or race. Cardiomyopathy affects approximately one in every 500 adults.
Cardiac Conditions

What Is Cardiomyopathy?

Conditions affecting the myocardium (heart muscle) are called cardiomyopathy. Which causes your heart to stiffen, enlarge, or thicken, as well as scar tissue. As a

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Sleep Apnea does induce Acne outbreaks. Research indicates that sleep apnea can have adverse effects on your skin
Sleep & Respiratory Conditions

Does Sleep Apnea Cause Acne?

The crucial role of sleep in our daily life cannot be understated. It plays a significant part in both our health and appearance. Failing to

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Getting enough sleep can help you get a deep sleep. You can develop a healthy sleep routine by establishing consistent sleep and wake times.
Sleep & Respiratory Conditions

What Does Deep Sleep Mean?

You may have heard that adults need 7-9 hours of sleep each night. But sleep quality also plays an important role and deep sleep is

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Bradypnea is a medical term that describes abnormally slow breathing. There are numerous potential causes of bradypnea, such as cardiac problems, medications or drugs, and hormonal imbalances.
Sleep & Respiratory Conditions

What Is Bradypnea?

Bradypnea is a medical term that describes abnormally slow breathing. There are numerous potential causes of bradypnea, such as cardiac problems, medications or drugs, and

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Tachypnea (pronounced “tuh-KIP-nee-uh”) happens when you breathe rapidly and shallowly. Transient tachypnea occurs when your breathing rate increases but then returns to normal. Several medical conditions can cause tachypnea.
Sleep & Respiratory Conditions

What Is Tachypnea?

Tachypnea is characterised by rapid, shallow breathing. This feeling can imply that you are not getting enough air in your lungs. This symptom can affect

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CPAP machines can improve sleep quality and lower your risk of various health problems, including heart disease and stroke
Sleep & Respiratory Conditions

What Do CPAP Machines Do?

One of the most common treatments for sleep apnea is a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine. It keeps your airways open while you sleep

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Doctors can identify and treat several sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome, by monitoring during a sleep study
Sleep & Respiratory Conditions

What Happens In A Sleep Study?

While you’re sleeping, a lot happens in your body and brain. Your doctor can identify and treat several sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea and

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When a person’s breathing is disrupted while asleep, they develop a severe sleep disorder known as sleep apnea
Sleep & Respiratory Conditions

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that, if left untreated, can result in significant health issues like high blood pressure and cardiac disease. Even with

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A physician who specializes in heart and blood vessel conditions is known as a cardiologist who can treat heart diseases
Cardiac Conditions

What Does a Cardiologist Treat?

Your primary care doctor can give you immunizations, routine examinations, and treatment if you’re not feeling well. However, if you have a cardiac condition, your

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A-fib, or Atrial fibrillation, is an irregular and usually very fast heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that can cause blood clots in the heart. A-fib raises the risk of heart problems such as heart failure and stroke.
Cardiac Conditions

What is Atrial Fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) refers to an irregular and usually very fast heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that can often cause blood clots in the heart region. A-fib

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