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Arrhythmia, also known as Dysrhythmia

An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slowly, or with an irregular rhythm.

Why ‘White Coat Syndrome’ and The Pandemic Are A Double Threat

White coat syndrome, or ‘white coat hypertension’, is a phenomenon whereby patients experience elevated blood pressure when they are in the presence of a medical professional

The Stroke That Stole My Father And the Tiny Device That Could Stop the Next One

It happened without warning. My father collapsed at home, his face slack, his words gone. In Shakespeare’s Henry VI, they called it a sudden outrage:“What sudden outrage...

The Tricky Politics of Healthy Ageing

To get the best value for money, our politicians should focus on non-medical interventions.