by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 05/20/2026 | Cardiovascular Diseases
What this post covers What ventricular tachycardia is Difference between common tachycardia and ventricular tachycardia How the heart normally works Why ventricular tachycardia can be dangerous Main symptoms Sustained vs. non-sustained ventricular tachycardia Common...
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
What this post covers What tachycardia is What is considered a normal heart rate When tachycardia can be normal Main symptoms Common causes of tachycardia Types of tachycardia Difference between palpitations and arrhythmias When tachycardia can be dangerous How...