Cocaine Heart Damage due to Cocaine Induced Cardiomyopathy As Rick James aptly said, "cocaine is a hell of a drug" and cocaine heart damage is one hell of a problem. Cocaine is both mentally and physically addicting for several reasons and affects users in all parts of their lives. Cocaine is the second most popular…
Right Heart Catheterization
What is a Right Heart Catheterization? So you have been told you need a Right Heart Catheterization (RHC), now what? Allow us at MyHeart to explain this procedure. Before delving into the specifics of a right heart catheterization, it is important to understand basic definitions and parts. A catheter is essentially a long hollow tube…
Heart Attack vs Panic Attack: Which am I Having?
Why is minimalism such a big word? What was the best thing before sliced bread? If the number 2 pencil is the most popular, why is it still number 2? Is chest pain from anxiety or is it from heart damage? These are age old questions that have plagued so many for so long, and…
4 Sleep Hygiene Tips for Ultimate Productivity
Just because you’re getting “enough” sleep doesn’t mean you have good sleep hygiene. And good sleep hygiene is the fundamental building block for making ourselves as productive as possible. Learn these four tips for getting more out of the time you spend sleeping.
How to Become a Cardiologist
The Early Stages of Becoming a Cardiologist If you are reading this article on how to become a cardiologist, you are contemplating on embarking on a long, challenging, and most importantly, fulfilling journey. The path to becoming a cardiologist, believe it or not, begins during undergrad because a career in medicine draws people who are…
