How to keep high blood pressure in check
High blood pressure needs to be carefully managed, or it could have serious consequences for your health. We’re here to help.
5 surprising ways to help your heart
You already know that exercise, eating healthily and not smoking can help keep your heart performing well. But what else can you do to keep your heart healthy?
Don’t compromise your heart health
Don’t compromise your heart health. Take action to ensure your heart is functioning optimally.
5 heart facts that could save your life [Infographic]
To ensure you keep your heart in optimum health, remember to get your essential check ups for cholesterol and blood pressure done regularly.
Are your habits hurting your heart?
You may think you’re doing enough to avoid cardiovascular disease (CVD), but unfortunately there are some surprisingly common habits you may not know have a detrimental effect on your heart health.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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The heart attack gender gap [infographic]
Heart attacks affect both men and women, but because much of the research in SA has focused on men, women might not know their risk profile – or the early
How to promote good cholesterol (and lower the bad) [infographic]
‘Cholesterol is a difficult subject,’ says Dr Karlien Bezuidenhout, a GP at Mediclinic Hoogland. ‘For instance, while high total cholesterol is often associated with obesity, some overweight people have low
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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How to prevent a heart attack – according to science
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) ranks as the number one cause of death worldwide. More specifically, coronary heart disease (CHD), which includes heart attacks, affects South Africans at an alarming rate of
Running for heart awareness
Lesego Sepeng is a keen runner. He also works in the pharmacy at Mediclinic Brits. Now his passion for running is meeting up with his concern for others’ health. For the second year in a row, Lesego will be running between several Gauteng based Mediclinic hospitals, raising awareness in the community around heart health.
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Can Using Aspirin Regularly Keep Your Heart Healthy?
It seems every day a new study contradicts the last – and all the while, your heart could be at risk. Mediclinic experts get to the bottom of this debate.
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