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Discovering the 6 Causes of Heart Attacks By : B.M. Garrett Myocardium Infraction or coronary thrombosis as it is popularly called in the medical terminology is known as a heart attack for the layman. A heart attack is one of the most acute problems that the human body can suffer from as heart disease in one of America’s greatest killers. High Blood Pressure and Prolonged Illnesses By : Brenda Williams Hypertension is a leading cause of strokes, heart attacks, aneurysms, heart failure and chronic renal failure. There are two types of high blood pressure. They are essential, or primary, and secondary high blood pressure. Five Ways to Protect Your Heart By : Brenda Williams CRP is a blood test for the level of C-reactive protein in your body. C-reactive protein is a compound in your blood which causes inflammation of tissues and organs. Not only does C-reactive protein affect the heart, it also increases your risk of wrinkles and developing other health problems such as diabetes. Hypertension Statistics - What Does Rising Hypertension Statistics Mean to You By : Jan Oliver The heart, designed to be an efficient hardworking pump, sends thousands of gallons of blood coursing through your body daily and beats about 90,000 times in order to do this. It works to push blood through the arteries with the pressure where necessary. The walls of the arteries also push to aid the flow of blood through the body and to supply nourishment and oxygen to the most distant regions. Sometimes the arteries suffer from blockages and tight constrictions. Blood pressure readings measure how hard the heart has to work to accomplish its task. Relief Yourself From High Blood Pressure By : Kritnaphat N. Many people are diagnosed these days with high blood pressure problem, which is a direct reflection on an unhealthy lifestyle that we tend to lead. With companies pushing employees to do more and more, annual raises getting less and less, and the threat of unemployment if you push back, it is no wonder that high blood pressure problem is a common ailment that people complain about. Dieting to Prevent Heartburn: 7 SECRETS By : Jeff W. Martin Because heartburn is only a symptom of a more complicated medical condition known as GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) or acid reflux, we need to know if new diet plans will act on the true, underlying causes. It is important to know that recurring heartburn cannot be dispatched in a permanent way without a full holistic treatment that clearly identifies the root causes. What Are High Cholesterol? By : Penny Albright If you are reading this article, you have probably been told by your doctor or have personally decided to reduce your cholesterol levels. So, what are the high cholesterol foods that you should omit from your diet? Fairfax Health Tips: Remedy For Spider Veins By : Beth Munoz For a sure remedy for spider veins, once they have already developed, seeking out the care of a vein doctor is the best bet, where patients can undergo sclerotherapy or laser treatments which eliminate veins by weakening the vein walls and causing them to dissolve. There are a number of treatment options which allow patients to get back to their daily lives quicker with minimal healing times. With minimal healing times, patients note less discomfort and more time to get back to their lives. This is important and many new forms of medical technology have been made with this idea in mind. Cardiomyopathy... Don By : Verona Raymond You have been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy or congestive heart failure and there’s a possibility that you will be put on the heart transplant list. This can be very frightening to most of us! How did we get to this point in the first place? Laser Treatment Spider Veins: Tips For Removal By : Jim Bentley For laser treatment spider veins, one need only seek out a professional vein specialist or vein doctor that is experienced in the field of vein removal. Since this field of medical care is quickly growing, finding a doctor that suits your needs, that you can trust, is rather simple. Laser treatment means no injections! The former sclerotherapy still offers a high success rate that has proven itself over time, yet laser treatments are fast becoming the solution of choice. Why is this? Can You Recognize High Blood Pressure By Its Symptoms? By : Jan Oliver It is therefore a good idea to pay attention to any signs of high blood pressure and to take them seriously. But how does one determine that they indeed are suffering from elevated blood pressure? What are the symptoms to look out for? What Causes Spider Veins? By : Elisa Cruz What causes spider veins varies from case to case obviously. They can be related to genetics, undue stress on the legs, weight gain, pregnancy, prolonged stress on the legs, sitting or standing stationary for prolonged periods of time, and even trauma related incidents. It is no wonder then that spider veins are widely seen due to the fact that many are not 100% aware of how they may be contributing to spider veins by their lifestyle or occupation. There are things that can be done to assist the blood’s departure from the legs. The Dangers Of Antacids By : Colleen Palat I’m willing to bet that most people out there would answer, “Reach for a few antacids to find some relief”. I know I used to, and I can tell you that my husband definitely still does! But if this isn’t you, then I am sure you know of someone who suffers from heartburn on a regular basis and ingests antacids like their candy. Take Care Of Your Heart: You Only Have One! By : Colleen Palat Studies show that by eating a variety of just ten foods each week, your chances of many heart malfunctions can be reduced. Isn’t that amazing! By simply including certain foods into our diet, we can improve our health and life a longer, healthier life. Self Help: Ten Proven Tips To Make Heartburn Disappear By : Colleen Palat 1. Simple Techniques: Heartburn can cause major problems if not treated. People with heartburn have a 43% higher risk of developing esophageal cancer, compared to those who do not have heartburn or indigestion. Trenchant Gerd Treatments By : Walt Brown On the other hand, for a large chunk of the population, heartburn is a chronic problem invading their lifestyle every day and making them miserable because of the pain and discomfort. In chronic cases like this the medical term for this malady is gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. In a normal gastrointestinal tract, food is eaten, slides down the food tube (esophagus) and shows up before the muscle guarding the stomach. It is a sphincter muscle and it is supposed to open in only one direction - into the stomach, but for some people this guard is weak or relaxed and food particles dripping with gastric acid and powerful enzymes, reflux or back up into the food tube producing a 5-alarm food tube fire. Dean Ornish: How To Reverse Heart Disease By : Mark Hyman Today, I’m going to introduce you to my friend and colleague, Dr. Dean Ornish. Thirty years ago, he bravely made the radical suggestion that heart disease, cancer, and other chronic illnesses can be reversed with diet and lifestyle changes. Urinary Incontinence And Overactive Bladder By : Dave O Connell Due to the social stigma that is associated with urinary incontinence, it is extremely under-diagnosed and under-reported. Another reason why people aren’t talking about bladder issues is because the market has only recently become recognized as financially viable as the market for urinary incontinence treatment reached more than $7 billion by the end of 2006, as compared to $276 million in 2000. With the new baby boomer population turning 60 in a few years, it is anticipated that urinary incontinence and overactive bladder treatment will soar much higher. How To Lower Your Heart Disease Risk By : Mark Hyman Stress alone can cause a heart attack. It also contributes to heart disease by creating inflammation, raising your cholesterol and blood sugar, causing high blood pressure and increasing blood clotting. Reduce stress by doing regular relaxation exercises. Why Is The Thyroid Gland Important In Rheumatoid Arthritis? By : Nathan Wei Prior to treating rheumatoid arthritis, it is important than any patient suspected of having the disease undergo a thorough and complete examination. This will include an in-depth history, careful physical examination, laboratory testing, and imaging procedures such as x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). How To Control High Blood Uric Acid? By : Safron Jeen High levels of blood uric acid may occur during the course of various diseases. For example, if kidneys are damaged even due to some other cause, say as a result of chronic infection or prolonged high blood pressure, or in acute cases, like acute nephritis, blood uric acid levels will rise, because the kidneys will not be able to maintain the normal levels of blood uric acid. And, in such cases, both kidneys and high blood uric acid require equal attention. High Levels Of Uric Acid In The Blood By : Safron Jeen High levels of uric acid should be detected as early as possible, especially in persons who are prone to coronary artery disease/heart attack, or have a family history of heart attack or even stroke. The estimation should be done more frequently if the patient is addicted to alcohol, or mainly takes a non-vegetarian diet. In all cases of stone, either in the gallbladder or in the urinary tract, uric acid must be tested. The testing of blood uric acid is highly valuable in cases of problems of the joints, backaches and even in cases of vague aches and pains. How To Bring Back Normal Levels Of High Blood Cholesterol? By : Safron Jeen In addition to the restriction of fats, one should take a high-fibre diet, i.e., whole wheat flour (bran to be taken along with it), whole pulses, unpolished rice and plenty of green vegetables - cooked/salad. Curd or yoghurt prepared from skimmed milk is said to be useful in lowering cholesterol. One should take only cottage cheese since it is prepared from skimmed milk. Low Blood Pressure By : John Vanse Low blood pressure is only a problem if it has a negative effect on your body. For example, any of your vital organs, particularly your brain, can become starved of oxygen and nutrients if the blood pressure serving that vital organ is too low for that particular individual. The Causes And Symptoms Of Heart Valve Disease By : J Cashmore It is truly difficult to decide if a set of symptoms are a sign of heart valve disease, since many and various of them are so mild and can be attributed to a passel of varying conditions including asthma, heartburn, heart attack, or sometimes even pregnancy. The best thing to do is have a long conversation with your medical professional concerning your thoughts and physical symptoms. Dependent on that complete picture, they will be able to diagnose your situation professionally. Prevent Heart Disease: 7 Ways To Prevent Heart Disease Naturally By : Nikki LeRoi The major causes of coronary heart disease are unhealthy diet, stress, and a sedentary lifestyle. When you eat too many fatty foods and don’t get enough exercise, the arteries in your heart begin to clog with fatty deposits. Over time, these deposits can lead to major restriction of heart arteries, which leads to heart attacks. Learning how to prevent heart disease now can go a long way in preventing this from happening to you. Prevention Of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) By : Safron Jeen Under the above circumstances, the best thing would be that all pregnant mothers must undergo a routine ultrasonography, and if some abnormality is suspected, foetal echocardiography must be undertaken for the precise detection of congenital defect in the heart. However, the question of termination of pregnancy must be taken especially in consultation with a heart specialist, or one who is dealing with pediatric cardiac surgery. Many of the congenital lesions of the heart can be satisfactorily treated, though surgically. Prophylaxis Of Rheumatic Fever (RF) / Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) By : Safron Jeen Due to the above reasons, it is not possible to detect the occult/hidden cases of sore throat as a result of group A streptococcus in a mass survey/check-up of children, as for example in various schools and colonies etc., because throat culture takes 48-72 hours, and there is no kit for quick detection of cases. Easy Tips To Control Your High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) By : Safron Jeen (i) Low salt intake - Only 2-4 g of salt should be taken, otherwise the blood pressure will rise. We usually recommend that the patient takes minimum salt in each meal, preferably in one cooked vegetable only. It should be avoided in curd and salad. Avoid pickles, pepper, snacks, sauce, etc. as they contain a lot of salt. Things To Know About High Blood Cholesterol By : Safron Jeen Cholesterol mainly comes from the diet, i.e. from butter, ghee (saturated fat), egg-yolk, non-vegetarian food. Sea food/fish contains a low content of saturated fat. However, polyunsaturated fats like safflower, corn, sunflower, soybean, and cotton seed oils, etc do not give rise to serum cholesterol levels in the blood. These are recommended both for prevention and treatment of high blood cholesterol. Things To Know About Coronary Artery Disease - CAD By : K Bakhru Hence such a fatal disease remains masked for a long time, but if one knows about it, it can be checked/arrested, and mortality in the prime years of life, when one is at the height of one's career, can be prevented. What Is Heart Attack? By : K Bakhru There may be only sudden spasm/narrowing/constriction of a coronary artery or its branches, either of a normal vessel or already involved coronary artery as a result of atherosclerosis. If the spasm is momentary, the patient may get only angina, but if it is a prolonged one, blood supply of a portion of heart muscle will suffer adversely, leading to a heart attack. Detection Of Occult / Asymptomatic Cases Of Cad (Coronary Artery Disease) By : K Bakhru Besides detection of early hidden cases of CAD, detection of various risk factors responsible for CAD, like high blood cholesterol! uric acid/sugar, etc. is equally important. Those who have a positive family history of CAD, are addicted to smoking, suffer from high blood pressure, are overweight, sedentary workers, have a coronary prone personality / behaviour , women on oral contraceptives, or during their menopausal period, are all open to risk and need a periodic follow-up for the detection of CAD. What Is Treatment Of Low Blood Pressure By : Armughan Riaz If you know the cause of low blood pressure then treat the cause first to treat low blood pressure. Chronic low blood pressure can be treated with life style changes and diet management. You can easily control your blood pressure to normal limits by making following changes to your daily life style. Who Should Have An Echocardiography By : Armughan Riaz Often when you visit a Cardiologist, your doctor suggests you for echocardiography of your heart. It is basically the ultrasound of Heart to diagnose various diseases of heart. With the help of sound waves moving picture of heart can be taken.

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