The discovery of a lump on any part of the body can be a distressing situation. According to the World Health Organisation, cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and accounted for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. This sparks a natural reaction of panic upon the discovery of a mass. However,…
The thought of undergoing open-heart surgery for heart valve replacement can be daunting, even for a very fit patient. There is no doubt, for the elderly patients or those who already had previous operations, or those with previous strokes, lung disease, kidney disease, general frailty, open-heart surgery comes with a lot of risks, during and…
Gasping for air after taking the stairs at work or running to catch a bus is quite normal. But could this symptom be a sign of a more severe condition?Shortness of breath was one of the symptoms experienced by a 55-year-old patient after vigourous activities like walking or climbing stairs. Upon arrival at the Durdans…
