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2nd Annual General & Scientific Conference
2nd Annual General and Scientific Conference OF THE GHANAIAN SOCIETY OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGEONS PROGRAMME Theme:Capacity Building for Sustainable Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Programmes in Ghana THURSDAY, JULY 2, 202613:00-17:00…
How Weight Loss Drugs Affect Your Heart and Safer Solutions
Imagine your body as a car and your heart as its engine. When the engine is strong and well-maintained, the car runs smoothly for years. But if you try to push the engine too hard with the wrong fuel or quick fixes, it can wear out faster or even break down….
Does Intermittent Fasting Increase Heart Attack Risk? Here’s the Truth
Imagine your heart as a reliable car engine. It works best when it receives the right fuel at the right time. Intermittent fasting (IF) is a diet style where you only “refuel” during certain hours of the day. For many people it helps with weight loss and metabolism,…
CT Coronary Angiography vs. Traditional Angio: Which Heart Scan is Right for You?
What is A CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA) CTCA is a non-invasive imaging test that uses a powerful X-ray machine and contrast dye. This creates detailed 3D images of the heart’s blood vessels to check for narrowed or blocked arteries in the heart. Do not confuse an…
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