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Heart disease and strokes

Meet our expert Dr Lior Sareli, a specialist physician at Mediclinic Cape Gate. Why do I need to know about cardiovascular disease? There’s nothing wrong with my heart… Here’s the crux: cardiovascular...

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9 tips to lower your risk of heart attack or stroke

There are many ways to lower your risk of having what could be a deadly heart attack or stroke. Here are the top nine easy-to-follow tips from experts… ‘Generally speaking, based on the usual causes of...

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Your annual checkup

As the world marks Health Awareness Month, we take a closer look at the long-term health benefits of regular preventative treatment options. It’s time you phoned your Mediclinic GP to schedule your...

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Your child and rheumatic heart disease

While it’s not often seen in private practice, rheumatic heart disease is one of the most commonly acquired childhood heart diseases around the world, affecting about 325 000 children each year. Dr...

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Free health screening at Mediclinic during Heart and Stroke Awareness Month

In support of Heart and Stroke Awareness Month this September, Mediclinic is offering free screenings at their hospitals and encouraging patients to get a little more active. Our jobs are getting...

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Heart disease: are you at risk?

It’s estimated that one in three deaths in people over the age of 35 is due to heart disease or heart-related health problems. Make sure you’re aware of your risk profile and the warning signs. There...

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Love Your Heart: Keep it beating against heart disease

Heart disease and strokes affect both men and women, yet most people don’t recognise how easy it is to avoid serious risk of heart disease. This heart and stroke awareness month we are encouraging...

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Can this one test predict your heart attack risk?

High levels of C-reactive protein could indicate inflammation in your blood vessels, says a Mediclinic physician and rheumatologist. What is C-reactive protein? C-reactive protein, or CRP, is produced...

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Cardiac imaging tests help prevent heart disease

A range of cardiac imaging tests has made it possible to look at – and inside – your heart without an overnight stay in hospital. Diagnostic radiologist Professor Leonie Scholtz, who practices at...

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Metabolic syndrome: why it could kill you

Metabolic syndrome, also known as Syndrome X, is a perfect storm for increasing a person’s risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. According to Dr David Walsh, a general practitioner at Mediclinic...

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Can your lifestyle lead to diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes can be treated when diagnosed early. If left untreated, warns Mediclinic Vergelegen endocrinologist Dr Elmo Pretorius, it can lead to kidney damage, heart disease and even stroke....

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High Cholesterol and Your Heart [INFOGRAPHIC]

  The post High Cholesterol and Your Heart [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Mediclinic.

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