More about atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a very fast and irregular heartbeat of up to 200 beats per minute.
Life-changing heart procedure
Dr Gopal gives hope to people living with atrial fibrillation – read about this groundbreaking procedure.
Cardiovascular disease: know your risk profile
Here’s why you need to look after your cardiovascular health.
Deep vein thrombosis
Understand what deep vein thrombosis is and prevent it from becoming life threatening.
Signs and symptoms of a stroke and heart attack
September is heart and stroke awareness month. Living healthily, including taking regular exercise and eating a balanced diet, will go a long way to reducing the risk of lifestyle diseases including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.
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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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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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 hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Get back your beat
When your heart skips a beat, a simple electronic device can get it back in sync. Discover how a pacemaker can change your life – in a heartbeat.
We bust some pacemaker myths
Your lifestyle is unlikely to change when you have a pacemaker fitted – we bust some myths.
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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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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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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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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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In a heartbeat – implanting a pacemaker is not as dramatic as it sounds
Pacemakers are often used to treat a slow heartbeat. Here’s what you should know about the procedure.
Your check-up: ECG
Leonard Steingo, cardiologist at Morningside Mediclinic in Sandton, talks us through the simple ECG test that could stop you becoming a statistic.
Heart attack vs cardiac arrest
Learn the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest.
Exercise after a heart attack, rebound headaches and blood thinners
When is it okay to start exercising after a heart attack? And could painkillers be causing this reader’s headaches?
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