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Health Articles by Dr. Shaqra Ekram

What Is the Normal Range for HDL and LDL?

Cholesterol is the fat that is used and produced by the body. There are good as well as bad kinds of cholesterol. This article is a brief overview of cholesterol..

4 min readJune 29, 2026

Normal Heart Rate- An Overview

A normal amount of contraction of the heart per minute in adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. The article is a brief overview of the standard heart rate.

3 min readJune 29, 2026

Cardiac Angiosarcoma: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Survival

A rare and aggressive heart cancer, often in the right atrium, causing chest pain and breathlessness. Early diagnosis can improve outcomes.

5 min readJune 4, 2026

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition- Types, Administration, and Risk Factors

Enteral and parenteral nutrition are external food supplies in liquid forms in cases of compromised digestion. The article presents a detailed procedure.

4 min readApril 22, 2026

Gefitinib- Indications, Dosage, Precautions, and Mechanism

Gefitinib is a highly efficacious cancer medicine, particularly used for certain lung cancers.

7 min readMarch 19, 2026

Thrombotic Stroke - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

A thrombotic stroke is a medical emergency in which a blood clot forms in the brain's arteries. This article provides a brief overview of thrombotic stroke.

3 min readNovember 20, 2025

The Blood Pressure Chart - Understanding Blood Pressure and the Nominal Ranges

The pressure of blood flowing through the arteries of the body while pumping is called blood pressure. This article is briefed on blood pressure.

4 min readNovember 19, 2025

Angina: Its Causes, Types, and Symptoms

Angina is chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. It is a sign of underlying heart disease needing timely medical care.

4 min readNovember 19, 2025

Pediatric Advanced Life Support in Patients With Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19

There are several advances in pediatric medicines for patient life support post confirmation or suspicion of COVID-19. Read on to find out more.

3 min readNovember 19, 2025

Carotid Arteries Disease - Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Carotid artery stenosis or carotid artery disease refers to the process of narrowing the heart's arteries. This article is an overview of carotid artery disease.

4 min readNovember 19, 2025

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