Children with asthma at greater risk of developing heart failure
New research shows that individuals with a history of asthma from childhood are at a greater risk of developing shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting and eventually heart failure in adulthood.
Jun 27, 2017, 17:03 PM IST
Heat wave grips Delhi: Watch out for these heat-related ailments, safety measures
Also, as per an article on International Journal of Sports Medicine, while adults may cope well with heat or cold, children may not have the same tolerance.
May 08, 2017, 11:22 AM IST
Brugada Syndrome – All you need to know about this heart rhythm disorder
Brugada Syndrome is an uncommon, but serious heart condition, which doctors say can also be explained as sudden cardiac arrest without any symptoms.
Feb 17, 2017, 16:34 PM IST
New screening tool to predict causes of fainting
The findings showed that syncope, or fainting, accounts for between 1 per cent and 3 per cent of all emergency department visits.
Sniffing and gasping can prevent fainting
Simple actions like sniffing and gasping for air can prevent the most common form of fainting, researchers have found.
Oct 18, 2015, 18:04 PM IST
