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What is AFib?

What is AFib? Atrial fibrillation (also known as AFib) is an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. AFib is the most frequently encountered arrhythmia in clinically practice.1 At rest, a fully-functioning heart contracts regularly. Atrial fibrillation disturbs the rhythm of these contractions, producing an irregular pulse …

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What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) ? : Symptoms & Treatment

What is AFib? Atrial fibrillation (also known as AFib) is an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. AFib is the most frequently encountered arrhythmia in clinically practice.1 At rest, a fully-functioning heart contracts regularly. Atrial fibrillation disturbs the rhythm of these contractions, producing an irregular pulse …

Infection of the upper respiratory tract

Infection of the upper respiratory tract A respiratory tract infection is inflammation of the respiratory tracts caused by viruses or bacteria. The term upper respiratory tract infection is used when the nose, sinuses or throat are affected. Common upper respiratory tract infections include cold, flu, inflammation of the paranasal sinuses and pharyngitis.

Infection of the upper respiratory tract

Infection of the upper respiratory tract A respiratory tract infection is inflammation of the respiratory tracts caused by viruses or bacteria. The term upper respiratory tract infection is used when the nose, sinuses or throat are affected. Common upper respiratory tract infections include cold, flu, inflammation of the paranasal sinuses and pharyngitis.

Viral inflammation of the lungs (pneumonia) – atypical progression

Viral inflammation of the lungs (pneumonia) – atypical progression Inflammation of the lungs is not always the same. Different symptoms may occur, depending on the pathogens. With bacterial inflammation of the lungs, symptoms such as high fever and coughing occur very quickly.

Leg pain and sciatica

Leg pain and sciatica Leg pain can have a number of possible causes, and could be a sign of various underlying conditions. One of the most common causes of leg pain is sciatica, and it is important to know how to recognise its symptoms so that you can get the right treatment for your…

Leg pain and sciatica

Leg pain and sciatica Leg pain can have a number of possible causes, and could be a sign of various underlying conditions. One of the most common causes of leg pain is sciatica, and it is important to know how to recognise its symptoms so that you can get the right treatment for your…

Hip pain and sciatica

Hip pain and sciatica What is hip pain? Heavily used in everyday life, your hips consist of many different parts (e.g. bones, tendons, muscles and ligaments), which creates the potential for just as many different sources of pain. But hip pain can also be linked to an external cause, such as sciatica.