Category: Heart Health

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection with leucoencephalopathy associated with thrombospondin Type 1 domain containing 1 gene mutation: a case report European Heart Journal - Case Reports, Volume 7, Issue 9, September 2023 Published: 22 August 2023 Lead Author: Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasinghe - Senior Consultant in General and Interventional Cardiology at the…

Unlocking the mysteries of cardiovascular health Message from Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasinghe - General and Interventional Cardiologist As we commemorate this year's World Heart Day, I thought how exciting it is that new technologies and innovations enable us to transform cardiovascular care! New technologies are transforming the field of cardiology by…

Is it gastric (heartburn) or a heart attack? Are you experiencing heartburn or a heart attack? I am aware of how difficult it can be to distinguish between a heart attack and heartburn. This is a complaint I frequently hear from my patients. Since the symptoms of heartburn and a…

What your heart rate tells us! A strong heart is a healthy heart. It's important to keep track of your resting heart rate as it can provide information about your general heart health. Did you know that monitoring your heart rate allows you to determine your fitness level, heart health,…

Positive lifestyle changes can reduce cholesterol and minimize its damage to your heart! Today, I want to shed some light on the dangers of cholesterol and how we can make positive lifestyle changes to minimize the damage cholesterol can cause in our hearts. Cholesterol is a silent assailant that can…

Use your heart and do your part by taking care of your heart! On the occasion of World Heart Health Day, themed this year as ❞𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭❞, we need to stop and think if we really do pay tribute to our hearts that they deserve. A healthy…

How can you stay healthy with a family history of heart disease? Heart disease is considered one of the leading causes of death in Sri Lanka and there is a significant rise in the toll due to the prevailing economic crisis.Furthermore, if you have a family history of heart disease,…