Many patients ask: what’s the difference between a cardiac MRI and an echocardiogram? Both tests are essential in cardiology, but they don’t show the same things. In Cuenca, Dr. Diego Chango explains how they complement each other and when each one is needed. What is...
Did you know many people suffer a heart attack without realizing it? A silent heart attack is more common in patients with diabetes and women, where symptoms don’t always include the classic chest pain. It can appear as extreme fatigue, dizziness, or digestive...
Endomyocardial fibrosis is a rare condition that can lead to serious complications, such as ventricular thrombosis. In this blog, Dr. Diego Chango presents a high-complexity clinical case where multimodal cardiac imaging was crucial for accurate diagnosis and...
Slug: heart-and-brain-memory-connectionKeyword: cardiovascular health and memoryMeta description: Studies show poor cardiovascular health may accelerate cognitive decline. Dr. Diego Chango explains how protecting your heart also protects your mind. Introduction The...
Good sleep is essential, but did you know that oversleeping can also be a heart risk? A 2018 European Heart Journal meta-analysis found that sleeping more than 9 hours is linked to higher risk of coronary disease and stroke. What the Evidence Reveals The study...
Wearable devices like the Apple Watch have revolutionized health monitoring. Their ability to detect arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation (AF) has saved lives. But how reliable are they? What It Can Detect Irregular rhythms consistent with AF Abnormally high or low...
