Mechanical Heart Valve
Mechanical Heart Valve The heart contains 4 valves which have the job of keeping blood flowing through the heart in the right direction. If a valve becomes diseased or damaged it can affect the flow of blood through the heart causing health problems. In severe cases...Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Embolism A pulmonary embolism is a blockage of the artery that carries blood to the lungs and can be potentially life threatening. This blockage is most often caused by a blood clot but could also be due to an air bubble or a deposit of fat. Where the...
At risk of DVT? – you can still enjoy travel!
At risk of DVT? – you can still enjoy travel! Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is caused by blood clots forming, normally in the larger veins of the leg. During daily activity, our calf muscles contract as we move around. This helps to keep our blood flowing and works to...
Just what is a Mechanical Heart Valve?
Just what is a Mechanical Heart Valve? Your heart has four chambers that ensure blood is continually pumped to your lungs to be oxygenated and then sent around your body. Each chamber contains a valve that lets blood flow forwards and prevents it from flowing back...Stroke
Stroke A stroke event occurs when a part of the brain is starved of oxygen due to the blood supply being cut off. Without oxygen, brain cells start to die and this leads to brain injury in the part of the brain affected. Most commonly, strokes are caused by the blood...
The History of Warfarin
The History of Warfarin The discovery of Warfarin was made by chance, much in the way Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. In the early 1920s, an unusual outbreak occurred in the USA and Canada. Cattle were found to be bleeding to death following only minor trauma...
Cath’s Chicken Curry (serves 4)
Cath’s Chicken Curry (serves 4) I love this recipe! So creamy and tasty and yet only 250 calories! I prepare this and pop it in the oven before walking the dog and dinner is ready on my return! Freezes beautifully too! Put in the freezer in individual...3 Quick Tips from Cath
3 Quick Tips from Cath TIP 1 – Watch Your pH. Warfarin is an acidic medication so you should aim to include plenty of alkaline forming food and drinks in your diet to balance your pH. Alkaline forming foods are things that we eat which will cause our cells to produce...