Why Should You Take a Stress Test?
Why Should You Take a Stress Test? You may be a candidate for a stress test if you are experiencing chest pain or shortness of breath. Frequent reasons why our cardiologist should be consulted are stated below […]
Can I contact Covid after getting the Covid-19 vaccine?
Although the chance of getting COVID is low, people who have been vaccinated can still get it. Their symptoms may be milder, but they can still spread the virus. Protection is the aim of vaccinations and not […]
RADICAL COLLABORATION SAVED LIFE
In the midst of despair, uncertainties, and other complex challenges, the vision for a private initiative to revamp the Nigerian Healthcare industry is on the move. Reddy, a 35-year-old Indian citizen resident in Nigeria left Ibadan for […]
COMPLEX HEART SURGERY
REPAIR OF AORTIC ROOT DISSECTION WITH HEMIARCH REPLACEMENT DONE UNDER CIRCULATORY ARREST A young man in his early thirties was referred to Babcock Tristate heart and vascular center from a facility in Lagos where he had been […]
CARDIOVASCULAR MISSION SYMPOSIUM 2021 NOTIFICATION
This is to inform you of the upcoming cardiovascular mission symposium at Babcock’s Tristate Cardiovascular Center. It will take place between May 31st and June 6th, 2021. This annual event aims to provide highly subsidized interventional cardiovascular […]
Walking Your Way to Better Health
Walking is one of the easiest and best activities for losing weight and staying fit. To get the most benefit, some organizations recommend that you aim to take 10,000 steps per day. It’s certainly a great goal […]
Am I at increased risk of coronavirus if I have high blood pressure (or have been diagnosed with hypertension)?
We know that elevated blood pressure (hypertension) diagnosis is related to a higher risk of severe Covid-19 disease, so you are considered to be at high risk. This means that you are more likely to get severely […]
ANOTHER FIRST IN NIGERIA: Uniportal VATS
Uniportal VATS (Video Assisted Thoracoscopic surgery) of the right Pneumonectomy We successfully performed a Uniportal VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) right pneumonectomy in a 33yr old lady with Aspergilloma of the right lung. This is a keyhole surgery […]
If I Had Covid before and survived it. Do I need to take the vaccine?
People who have survived a COVID-19 infection can wonder if they need to get vaccinated against the coronavirus when their turn comes. As a result of forming an immune response to the SARS-Cov-2 virus, the COVID-19 vaccines […]
The Inaugural Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Cath Conference
Babcock Tristate Heart and Vascular Centre has commenced the inaugural adult and pediatric cardiac cath conferences on Monday 15/02/2021 from 4 pm – 6 pm. This is in line with the spirit of providing excellent cardiac medical […]