by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 12/21/2025 | Cardiovascular Diseases
Contents What varicose veins are and how they form Signs, symptoms, and who is at higher risk Complications that require attention Diagnosis: clinical exam and venous Doppler ultrasound CEAP classification in simple language Treatment: from conservative care to...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 11/25/2025 | Cardiovascular Diseases
Content discussed in this post What heart failure is Symptoms and warning signs Most common causes and factors that worsen the condition How the diagnosis is made Useful classifications: ejection fraction and symptom severity Treatment: medications, devices,...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 10/14/2025 | Cardiovascular Diseases
Content discussed in this post What thrombosis is and why it matters Symptoms: DVT and pulmonary embolism Risk factors and triggers Diagnosis: how the workup is done Treatment: anticoagulation and beyond Prevention: day to day and special situations Situations that...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 09/18/2025 | Cardiovascular Diseases
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls remains consistently elevated. It is one of the most common health problems worldwide, affecting millions of people of all ages—and it often...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 08/22/2025 | Cardiovascular Diseases
Tachycardia is a medical term used to describe an abnormally fast heart rate. At rest, the human heart normally beats between 60 and 100 times per minute. When the rate exceeds this limit—especially above 100 beats per minute—it is considered tachycardia. While many...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 08/19/2025 | Cardiovascular Diseases
Bradycardia is a heart condition characterized by a slower-than-normal heart rate. In healthy adults, the heart typically beats between 60 and 100 times per minute at rest. When the heart rate drops below 60 bpm, bradycardia may be present. While in some cases this...