Entries from September 2008 ↓
Heart Disease – New Guidelines for Detection and Treatment of Arterial Disease
September 30th, 2008 — Heart Disease
The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association launched different guidelines related to peripheral arterial disease in order to help doctors and all healthcare professionals to treat in a better way this common condition. According to statistics, more than 12 million people suffer from Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in the United States. Read more [...]
Healthy Heart – How The Heart Works
September 23rd, 2008 — Heart Disease
Being the strongest muscle in the body, the hearts purpose is to pump blood through our blood vessels through rhythmic contractions. To regulate blood pressure and volume, the heart secrets "ANF", which is a very powerful peptide hormone. It affects the regulatory region of the brain, as well as the kidneys, blood vessels, and the adrenal glands. Read more [...]
Blood Pressure – Trans Fats are Another Cause of High Blood Pressure
September 15th, 2008 — high blood pressure, Hypertension
When the demand for butter exceeded the ability of farmers to supply this desirable fat ... the search for a substitute started us on a road to trans fats, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Not until 20 years ago did we finally discover the dangers of trans fats. Read more [...]
Healthy Heart – Women Have to Know About Treating Heart Disease
September 10th, 2008 — Arteriosclerotic, Heart Disease
Although 73 percent of women know how to prevent heart disease, many are unaware of how to treat it once a diagnosis has been made. Read more [...]
