A 28-year-old professional in Dubai rushes to the emergency room with chest pain. After a few tests, doctors tell him it’s “probably stress.” A 34-year-old mother in Abu Dhabi experiences tightness during exercise but dismisses it as lack of fitness. Stories like these are common—and while anxiety and stress do cause chest discomfort, chest pain […]
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Cardiac Rehab in Abu Dhabi: Your Roadmap to a Stronger Heart
You’ve made it through the heart attack, the stent, or the bypass surgery. Maybe it was unexpected—or maybe it was a long time coming. Either way, the hardest part should be over… right? Not quite. The truth is, what you do after a cardiac event matters just as much as what happened in the hospital. […]
The Link Between Kidney Health and Heart Failure You Can’t Ignore
If you’ve been diagnosed with heart failure—or kidney disease—you might think of them as two separate conditions. But in reality, the heart and kidneys are deeply connected. When one struggles, the other often follows. In the UAE, where rates of diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity are among the highest in the region, cardio-renal health […]
Cardiac Catheterization: A Minimally Invasive Lifesaver
The phrase “heart procedure” can sound intimidating—but not all heart treatments require open surgery or long hospital stays. One of the most effective tools in modern cardiology is also one of the least invasive: cardiac catheterization. If you or a loved one in the UAE has been advised to undergo this procedure, understanding what it […]
Can Poor Sleep Harm Your Heart? Understanding Cardio-Pulmonary Links
You wake up tired—even after a full night in bed. Your partner says you snore loudly or stop breathing for seconds at a time. You feel foggy, irritable, and your blood pressure’s been creeping up. It might seem like just bad sleep. But what if it’s your heart that’s being silently stressed every night? Many […]
Are You Ignoring the Signs of Early Heart Disease?
You’ve been feeling off lately—more tired than usual, a little dizzy in the mornings, or noticing that your jaw hurts when you’re under stress. But life is busy in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain. Between work deadlines, family commitments, and UAE’s intense heat, it’s easy to brush these symptoms off as dehydration or burnout. […]
Women’s Heart Health: Why Symptoms Are Often Missed in the UAE
Picture this: Fatima, a 48-year-old professional in Dubai, has been feeling unusually tired for weeks. One morning, she experiences nausea, dizziness, and an odd ache in her upper back. She considers skipping work but assumes it’s just stress. Later that day, she collapses. At the hospital, tests reveal she has had a heart attack – […]
When Chest Pain Isn’t a Heart Attack: How to Know the Difference
It’s late in the evening. You’ve just finished a heavy dinner, settled on the couch, and suddenly, there’s a sharp discomfort in your chest. Your mind races: Is this a heart attack? In the UAE, where busy schedules, long working hours, and family responsibilities often leave little time for self-care, chest pain can be a […]
Stress Testing in Dubai: What It Is and Why Your Doctor Might Order One
You’re sitting in your doctor’s office in Dubai when they suggest a “stress test” for your heart. Immediately, questions pop into your mind: Will it hurt? Do I have to run? What if something goes wrong? For many patients, the term sounds intimidating. In reality, stress testing is a safe, controlled way for cardiologists to […]
Smokers in Abu Dhabi: Here’s What Quitting Can Do for Your Heart in 30 Days
It’s early morning in Abu Dhabi. You step onto your balcony, coffee in hand, and light up your first cigarette of the day. It’s part of your routine – a way to “wake up” before the day begins. But while you might not feel it immediately, every puff is putting your heart under silent, dangerous […]