Looking For The Ideal After Stroke Rehab Facility?
September 11th, 2011 — Congenital Heart Disease
Heart-related medical conditions are always a cause for alarm - you'll never know what will happen since heart and circulatory system attacks are said to always come like a thief in the night. Most people in this generation have been leading unhealthy lifestyles. People are partying more, drinking more, smoking, etc. In the United States of America and Europe alone, circulatory system problems are the leading cause of death of most people, young and old. So if you want to get the best after stroke Read more [...]
Silent Heart Attack Its Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
May 2nd, 2011 — Arteriosclerotic, Cardiovascular, Congenital Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Disease
Due to long years of accumulation of cholesterol plaque, people suffer from heart attacks and associated problems. The sudden blockage of the artery by a clot, specifically in an area where plaque builds up is a condition known as Mycardinal infarction or MI. The muscles and the tissues may get damaged because of it. It is very important to note that a person may be suffering from this condition without experiencing the general conditions of heart attack such as chest pain, sweating and nausea. Read more [...]
The Heart Used Metaphorically
March 18th, 2011 — Arteriosclerotic, Cardiovascular, Congenital Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Disease
The heart one of the most talked about part of your body. The heart used metaphorically describes love as well as a great hurt like broken heart. "My heart over flows with the love I have for you," says a young lover to his sweetheart. The emotions that we express with our heart are only part of the human makeup. The other part consists of having a healthy heart. The heart is a real part of your body organs and functions to keep you alive and healthy. It is a noted fact that not only emotions Read more [...]
New Heart Attack Symptoms
February 28th, 2011 — Arteriosclerotic, Cardiovascular, Congenital Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Disease
Research studies suggest that girls heart attack signs and symptoms might be distinct from those of men's. Let us know a lot more about what symptoms of heart attack females are probably to experience. She believed she was having an episode of acid reflux and delayed calling her doctor. When she finally named her physician, he asked her to go to his workplace on his request and had an EKG (electrocardiogram). He faxed the EKG to a cardiologist who told him to send his patient towards the hospital. Read more [...]
What Foods Reduce Cholesterol?
October 12th, 2010 — cholesterol
You might be wondering what foods reduce cholesterol. There are actually a large variety of foods that can help in lowering down your body's cholesterol level. The body needs cholesterol so it cannot be all that bad. In fact, it is part of the body and the liver even produces an adequate amount just to help the body function properly. Yet, like everything else in the world, everything must be in moderation. Cholesterol levels within the normal values are healthy, but when these values spike up, it Read more [...]
Overview of Different Types of Atrial Maze Procedures
March 6th, 2010 — Heart Disease
According to the American Heart Association, over 2 million people in the U.S. suffer from atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib). This is a condition in which your heart's electrical system malfunctions and produces an erratic heartbeat. Electrical signals from your sinoatrial node spread across the surface of the organ's two upper chambers (atria) in a disorganized pattern. This causes the atria to fibrillate. Read more [...]
An Exploration of Your Heart’s Anatomy
March 5th, 2010 — Heart Disease
Each day, your heart pumps nearly 2,000 gallons of blood. Over the course of an average lifetime, it will beat over 3 billion times. It is slightly larger than a clenched fist, and is located behind the sternum, between the lungs. Read more [...]
How to Prepare For the Atrial Maze Procedure
February 23rd, 2010 — Heart Disease
Atrial maze (AM) surgery is used to treat a heart rhythm irregularity known as atrial fibrillation (alternatively called AF or AFib). Normally, a group of cells (called the sinus node) within your heart's right atrium generates electrical impulses that travel through your atria and ventricles in a methodical fashion. This causes contractions within the four chambers. With AFib, the electrical signals disperse and travel in different directions. Read more [...]
Be Smart About Your Heart
January 6th, 2008 — exercise, Heart Disease
Be smart about your heart, and give some thought to keeping your heart healthy. It is never too late to get heart - smart. Everyone, even pensioners can start making small lifestyle changes that can make the big difference of years to their heart's health. Mushrooms are good for your heart, some studies have shown that there are substances in white mushrooms that lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Read more [...]
