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Study finds PTSD the equivalent of smoking 2 to 3 packs a dayVietnam veterans who experienced posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were twice as likely to die from heart disease as veterans without PTSD, a new Geisinger Health System study finds. In a study published in the July issue of Psychosomatic Medicine, Geisinger Senior Investigator Joseph Boscarino, PhD, MPH examined the prevalence of hea

College-age students who drink heavily may increase their risk for future heart disease, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s 8th Annual Conference on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology. In a small study, Minnesota researchers found that a group of college students who drank heavily had higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a blood marker for inflammatio

A few cups of green tea each day may help prevent heart disease. Green tea improves both blood flow and the ability of arteries to relax. Other studies have shown that black tea also has benefits for cardiovascular health. However, green tea might be even better because it had higher quantities of beneficial compounds called flavonoids, some of which are lost in the oxidation process that black te

According to the Greek researchers, a few cups of green tea each day may help prevent heart disease. Heart disease is the world’s leading cause of death. It is caused by fatty deposits that harden and block arteries, high blood pressure which damages blood vessels, and other factors. The study showed that green tea improves blood flow [...]

—–Role Of Vitamins In Reducing Heart Disease Risk! Are you suffering with heart problems? Do you know that vitamins play a vital role in solving your heart problems? Vitamins do appear to have a significant role in the treatment of various heart diseases. In general, our body requires certain chemicals to perform its [...]

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When there is too much cholesterol (a fat-like substance) in your blood, it builds up in the walls of your arteries. Over time, this buildup causes "hardening of the arteries" so that arteries become narrowed and blood flow to the heart is slowed down or blocked. The blood carries oxygen to the heart, and if enough blood and oxygen cannot reach your heart, you may suffer chest pain. If the blood s

Measuring the nicotine content in toenail clippings can help predict a woman's heart disease risk, a US study in nurses suggests. Analysis of toenails from more than 62,500 women showed double the level of nicotine in those with heart disease than those without the condition.The researchers said the test may be more accurate than simply asking a person about their smoking history. I guess looki

I have written in the past about life insurance underwriting on type 2 diabetes and also on heart disease. I think I have been very clear about the fact that life insurance underwriters are adamant about good control of diabetes and also we’ve discussed the problematic underwriting of the combination of diabetes and heart disease. We’ll [...]

Although women are less prone to heart disease as compared with men, it must be known that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women today. The risk is in fact higher for women for certain profile of the population. For example, women smokers are several times more prone to heart disease than [...]

Heart disease kills more Americans than any other disease. It's a disease that doesn't discriminate -- in fact, women account for about 500,000 of those deaths yearly. Heart disease kills more women than the next seven causes of death combined. Heart disease is mostly caused by preventable factors, which means you don't have to be a statistic. Although some things are not your fault -- ancestry, g

n arrhythmia is any abnormality. in heart rate (HR) or rhythm. Some arrhythmias are benign, but ... In many cases arrhythmias occur as a result of heart disease (eg, ... [ This is a content summary only. Visit www.healthpdf.com for full content! ]

Heart disease prevention information from the Orlando Heart Center: Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Fortunately, we now know ways to reduce our risks. Use this information to help you lead a healthier and longer life. Risk Factors The following lists primary risk factors for developing heart disease. Count your total risk factors: Male 45 years or older F

If you are a student of Medical Department, you may be assigned to write an essay on heart disease. Heart disease essay aims at exploring the diseases of the human heart work, their results and possible treatment.   You are lucky to find this article since it can help you write your essays on heart disease or, [...]

        Dark chocolate to the people like to eat chocolate, perhaps a piece of good news. But do not forget that dark chocolate is high-calorie, high-sugar foods, eat more will have a negative impact.          In recent years, a lot of chocolate on the report, a growing number of studies show that eating dark chocolate conducive [...]

       Saying stresses, disease-free as early as defense, prevention; sick as early as governance, not remedial measures for the night. Heart disease prevention and treatment of the key is “early”.          So how in the early detection of heart disease?  That is Review of color: In addition to common heart palpitations, heart pain, and so on before [...]

By Mark SchaussAs I have pointed out in the past, the media seems to love to distort the truth about the benefits of nutritional supplements. The media recently jumped on one of the worst studies on antioxidants done to date. Their claim, which was reported in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine was that women gained no benefit from the supplementation of antioxidants like vitamin C and E. Turns out, that was a clear distortion of the findings of the study. In a blog I did last week I showed that the researchers did not look at the lifestyles of the study subjects which distorts the data. Today, I found out more dishonesty about the study which sickened me. Turns out that they included the data on the benefits of antioxidants from women who DID NOT TAKE the supplements. They

Rats that received whole tart cherry powder as part of an otherwise high-fat diet didn't gain as much weight or build up as much body fat as they normally would. In addition, their blood showed much lower levels of inflammation-related molecules that have been linked to heart disease and diabetes. They also had significantly lower blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides than rats who did not receive the cherry powder. Obese rats that received cherry powder were less likely to build up fat in their bellies, which is another factor linked to cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. It's still too early to know whether tart cherries will have the same effect in humans, but researchers are preparing to launch a pilot-phase clinical trial later this spring.

A history of neglect or abuse in childhood appears to be associated with depression and inflammation in adulthood, a combination that may increase cardiovascular risk, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. "Major depression is a multisystemic disorder that affects both brain and bodily functions," the authors write as background information in the article. Depression and cardiovascular disease often occur simultaneously, and inflammation, a chronic activation of the immune system, has been linked to both. "However, not all individuals with depression have elevated levels of inflammation. Those who do could be at highest risk for cardiovascular disease." Andrea Danese, MD, MSc, of King's College London, and colleagues studied 1,000 New Zealand resident

Heart disease always gets people confused. Many medicine can prevent it, while it also bring side effect. Is there any methods to protect against heart disease little side effect? One way is use black tea. Why does black tea protect against heat disease? Like green tea, black tea also contains antioxidants, which neutralize the harmful effects of natural [...]

Young children who lead sedentary lifestyles are up to six times likelier to be at serious risk of heart disease later in life than active peers, according to a study released Friday. Moreover, the cluster of symptoms pointing to heart trouble, known ...children's newswatch children's news kids news children kids youth heart disease teenagers

About two million Americans are being affected with rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease caused when the immune cells attack the joints and organs. Even though the rheumatoid arthritis can be seen at any age, it most commonly occurs in young women and adults between the ages of 20 and 45. People [...]

Say no to smoking Limit chemical damage to blood vessels by stopping now Trim the unhealthy fat Protect your arteries by cutting meat, dairy fats, and foods containing trans fats out of your diet Take Fish Oils (Take Essential Blend 750 Advanced) Get to know tocotrienols Take 200 mg a day of these potent antioxidants to slow down the build-up of plaque in your arteries Take extra garlic 900 mg a day of standardized garlic powder can help slow down the process of hardening of the arteries Lower your homocysteine levels Reduce the blood levels of this potentially toxic substance by taking a daily B-vitamin combo containing folic acid (400 to 1,000 mcg), vitamin B12 (50 to 300 mcg), and vitamin B6 (10 to 50 mg)  Yours in Health, - Dr M.

Researchers from the College of Medicine, University of Arizona (USA) studied the relationship between heart disease and diabetes, which affects at very high levels to the Mexican-American community. “Diabetes is an epidemic that continues to grow every year and increasingly affects more people,” he said today in an interview with Efe, Betsy Dokken, which investigates the [...]

A new study published in the March, 2008 issue of the journal SLEEP shows that loud snoring with breathing pauses is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and strokes. Hungarian scientists did interviews with 12.643 patients. According to...

There is a lot of important information on heart disease that you should be familiar with, not only if you already have heart disease but also just in general, so that you can take the essential steps in order to defend yourself from receiving heart disease in the future the best that you can.One of the most main pieces of information on heart disease is about what heart disease really is. It is a wide, all-encompassing term and is not a single form or disorder but rather is a set of diverse different diseases and conditions. The term 'heart disease' then refers to any problem in any of the different parts of your cardiovascular system, which consist of your heart and as well the blood vessels all through your body.There are a number of people who are at danger for heart disease and the ma

I did know of the cholesterol-saturated fat position as the cause of heart disease during the time I was a graduate student in the biochemical sciences. I followed the main line of thought and for years pursued a low fat diet.But I didn't know the conclusions of Ancel Keys, his fellow researchers, and supporters were challenged by many other scientists in the scientific literature.Although I had access to the scientific literature, yet I didn’t know some scientists described different causes for the modern nutritional diseases of:obesity and insulin resistance,adult onset diabetes,heart disease,stroke, andcancer.Certainly main stream Americans would have no way of knowing that dietary cholesterol and saturated fat are not the cause of heart disease and the other modern nutritional diseas

Many men with prostate cancer benefit from hormonal therapy. However, hormonal therapy can accelerate heart attacks in some men. How then can men safely be treated for prostate cancer with hormonal therapy? More: continued here

Genistein, a soya-based supplement, when consumed regularly, in combination with vitamin D and calcium helps in preventing heart diseases. Genistein, an isoflavone, found in low concentrations in soya beans and in elevated amounts in certain soya-derived food, has received wide attention during the last couple of years, due to its preventive role for cardio-vascular ailments. It [...]

The best defense against rheumatic heart disease is to prevent rheumatic fever from ever occurring. By treating strep throat with penicillin or other antibiotics, doctors can usually stop acute rheumatic fever from developing. People who've already had rheumatic fever are more susceptible to attacks and heart damage. That's why they're given continuous monthly or daily antibiotic treatment, maybe for life. If their heart has been damaged by rheumatic fever, they're also at increased risk for developing bacterial endocarditis, an infection of the heart's lining or valves.

While no one can promise you will never have disease, you can reduce your risk for this condition by modifying certain lifestyle behaviors. Let’s look at some of the changes you can make to reduce your risk for disease and make sure you stay around for a long time. More: continued here

Here are some simple steps you can take to train your most important muscle (heart) on a daily basis. Be creative and retrain your mind to make simple choices that help your heart. More: continued here

Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, is an umbrella term used to describe other ailments that affect the busiest muscle in the body, the heart. Mainly, it affects older people and is hereditary in nature. Heart diseases have become one of the major causes of deaths all over the world. More: continued here

Starting from cancer of several kinds, to skin disorders, green tea has played a big role in helping heal the body. A number of chronic disease states have been associated with free radical induced oxidative damage, including cancer, heart disease, suppressed immune function and accelerated aging. The primary catechin in green tea,EGCG, appears to [...]

Go Red for Women (source)Did you know that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women (and men) in America? That's right...chances are, you or someone you love will be affected by heart disease. However, until recently, heart disease has been considered a "man's disease," and there haven't been many efforts to help educate women on how to protect themselevs. Now there is something you can do about it...log on to goredforwomen.org and find out ways for you to spread the news at work, at school and at home!You can show your support all month long by wearing RED (convenient for Valentine's Day, no?) and make a fashionable statement. When someone asks you about your red ensemble, you'll have a great opportunity to spread the word!Want a super cute and fashionable way to support this cause in

Did you know that 2 out of 3 people with diabetes die from heart disease and stroke? Make the Link! Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke is an initiative of the American Diabetes Association and the American College of Cardiology, aimed at increasing awareness of the link between diabetes and heart disease.Make the Link! stresses that diabetes management is more than control of blood glucose. People with diabetes must also manage blood pressure and cholesterol and talk to their health provider to learn about other ways to reduce their chance for heart attacks and stroke.For People with Diabetes and Their Loved OnesFor Health Professionals-1-diabetes/well-being/taking-care-heart.jsp

"Certain nutrients have been shown to be effective in preventing coronary heart disease. We hypothesized that a daily intake of low amounts of a number of these nutrients would exert beneficial effects on risk factors and clinical variables in patients that suffered from myocardial infarction (MI) and were following a cardiac rehabilitation program.""The supplemented group consumed 500 mL/d of a fortified dairy product containing eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, oleic acid, folic acid, and vitamins A, B-6, D, and E.""Plasma total and LDL-cholesterol, apolipoprotein B, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein concentrations decreased in the supplemented group (P

BEIJING, Dec. 6 (Xinhuanet) -- A new study found that obesity in childhood will substantially increase future risk of heart attack and other cardiac events, media reported Thursday.     The study published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that the greater the increase in the children's weight, the higher their risk of suffering heart disease in their future life.     The study also said that the obesity ratio would increase by 5 to 12 percent for the boys who are overweight now and 2 to 12 percent for the girls by 2020 in the United States, which means more heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure at a younger age.     "If we don't take steps to reverse course, the children of each successive generation seem destined to be fatter and sicker than their parents," said David Ludwig of Children's Hospital Boston in a commentary in the New England Journal of Medicine.   &

Heart disease is a term that applies to a large number of medical conditions relating to the heart. These medical conditions relate to the abnormal health conditions that directly affect the heart and all its components. Heart disease is a major health problem within some cultures. One theory for heart disease is the radical changes within our lifestyles. People are often less active and eat diets high in fats. Takeaway food is abundant today and often people will eat it due to the increased availability. Some takeaway outlets are now helping cater to a healthier lifestyle by offering a variety of healthy dishes such as salads. People are becoming more aware of the risk of heart disease and choosing to change their diets. Exercise is extremely important in order to avoid heart disease. Exercise helps to keep the heart in peak performance. By using a combination of exercise and a balanced diet, the risk of heart disease is greatly decreased. The term Cardiovascular Disease covers a lar

A troubling new study has shown that an increasing number of women under 45 are dying of heart disease due to clogged arteries. The most likely cause is the increasing rate of obesity and other risk factors. The study may be one indication of the impact that escalating obesity and diabetes are having on U.S. mortality rates. Professor Wayne Rosamond, an expert on heart disease statistics, warned that, “This could be a harbinger of things to come." Heart disease kills almost 700,000 Americans each year, with most of the deaths resulting from coronary heart disease, in which the arteries feeding blood to the heart become clogged with fat and plaque. Sources: New York Times November 20, 2007

A recent study showed that there is a link between the consumption of energy drinks, high blood pressure, and heart disease risk.15 healthy young adult volunteers were given energy drinks, and then had their blood pressure and heart rate measured, over a period of seven days. The numbers went up at every measurement done after the first day, and their heart rate had increased up to 11 percent by the seventh day. Sources: eFluxMedia November 9, 2007

A recent study showed that there is a link between the consumption of energy drinks, high blood pressure, and heart disease risk.15 healthy young adult volunteers were given energy drinks, and then had their blood pressure and heart rate measured, over a period of seven days. The numbers went up at every measurement done after the first day, and their heart rate had increased up to 11 percent by the seventh day. Sources: eFluxMedia November 9, 2007

www.allheadlinenews.comThe high-fat, high-protein and low-carbohydrate Atkins diet of eggs, meat and cheese may put the followers at risk for heart disease in just one month, a new study suggests.Researchers at the University of Maryland say the popular diet raises your "bad" cholesterol and damages the blood vessels thus increasing the risk of heart disease.Dr. Michael Miller, lead author of the study said, "I think the Atkins diet is potentially detrimental for cardiovascular health, if maintained for a long duration and without attempts to lose weight.""A stabilizing Atkins diet is not the way to go," he added.After putting 26 people on three diets, the high-fat Atkins and the low-fat South Beach and Ornish diets, researchers found that the Atkins Diet raised the study subjects' bad cholesterol by an average of 16 points.It also brought on symptoms of hardening of the arteries, a precursor to strokes or heart attacks. However, the subjects had better lab tests on the other two diet

Researchers say extended use contributes to plaque build-upMillions of women have taken the birth control pill since its introduction in 1960. Now comes a disturbing study suggesting some women who took early versions of the oral contraceptive for long periods of time could have heart health risks.Belgium researchers say their study shows that oral contraceptives may raise arterial atherosclerosis – a plaque build up in blood vessels – by 20 to 30 percent for every decade of use.The study sample included 1,300 women between the ages of 33 and 55. It found that plaque build-up was most likely in the arteries of women who had taken the pill the longest.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/pill_heart.html~Sandy G.

A new study shows that air pollution may be more of a risk for heart disease than scientists have thought. The research involved more than sixty-five thousand women in the United States.Kristin Miller, a doctoral student at the University of Washington in Seattle, was the lead author of the study. She says the study showed that disease risk was related not just to which city a woman lived in, but also where in the city.The study found that estimates of the effects of air pollution were often larger within cities than between cities. Yet averages between cities have served as the main measure of the long-term effects of pollutants.The new findings lead some experts to suggest that current pollution limits may not be strong enough.The New England Journal of Medicine published the study. The scientists examined rates of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular events in women with long-term exposure to air pollution. The cardiovascular system is the heart and all of the passages that

The next cancer drug might come straight from the grocery store, according to new research published in the November 2007 issue of The FASEB Journal. In the study, French scientists describe how high and low doses of polyphenols have different effects. Most notably, they found that very high doses of antioxidant polyphenols shut down and prevent cancerous tumors by cutting off the formation of new blood vessels needed for tumor growth. Polyphenols are commonly found in red wine, fruits, vegetables, and green tea. At relatively low doses, the French researchers found that the same polyphenols play a beneficial role for those with diseased hearts and circulatory systems by facilitating blood vessel growth. Sources:Eurekalert October 30, 2007

www.thepittsburghchannel.comMedco Health Solutions said more young adults are now using cholesterol drugs and blood pressure drugs than ever.Experts said there are a couple of reasons young people are using these medications, including obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.But doctors are much more aggressive these days in preventing heart attacks and stroke.Not long ago, a heart attack nearly took Laura Younger's life."When I stood up to leave the room, that's when I collapsed, and my heart stopped," she said.Paramedics got her heart beating again, and Younger got smart about diet and exercise.New data show many young adults could benefit from her example.According to Medco, between 2001 and 2006, the use of cholesterol-lowering drugs jumped 68 percent among its 20- to 44-year-old customers. The rates rose from 2.5 percent to more than 4 percent, or roughly 4.2 million Medco customers.Blood pressure drugs increased in that age group from 7 percent to 21 percent in the sa

Researchers from Harvard University have discovered that by eating less salt you can prevent heart diseases. In the research conducted with 3000 individuals, they asked half the people to restrict their salt intake to one half teaspoon, about 1,15 grams of sodium. Fifteen years later there is 30% less heart disease among this group. High sodium intake can harden arteries, says the research leader. So don’t eat too much salt is the advice. Avoid canned foods or ready made meals, those are generally high in salt.

(HealthDay News) -- When married couples lose their cool with one another, it may take a toll on their hearts, too, researchers have found. What's more, the damage that's wrought may depend on how they lose it, according to study leader Tim Smith, a professor of psychology at the University of Utah. For women, hostility appears to be the culprit. Wives who were hostile in disagreements with their spouses were more likely to have atherosclerosis, often referred to as hardening of the arteries, Smith and his colleagues discovered. Levels of calcification were particularly high among those women whose husbands also were hostile. Among husbands, atherosclerosis was more common when either they or their wives acted in a controlling manner, the research team said. Whether it's social conditioning or some other factor that causes women to be influenced by hostility and men by issues of control is uncertain, Smith said. It's hard to separate biological, psychological, and social/cul

| View | Upload your own Nursing Reference: Heart Disease Slide Transcript Slide 1: Prevention of Heart Disease Slide 2: What is Heart Disease? • Heart : The most hard-working muscle of our body – pumps 4-5 liters of blood every minute during rest • Supplies nutrients and oxygen rich blood to all body parts, including itself • Coronary arteries surrounding the heart keep it nourished with

Until recently, heart disease was uncommon in Asian populations. Results from a new study of more than half a million Asians indicate that a large epidemic of heart disease is poised to affect China and many other countries in the region. The study, conducted by professional through China to Australasia, has provided important new evidence. The evidence points to rapidly increased smoking and other health factors that contribute to heart disease. These include diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, particularly in the more urbanized regions of Asia. The results have indicated that unless some drastic changes are made, Asia may be faced with a crippling epidemic of Heart Disease. Results show that in the next twenty years Asia will be faced with a crippling epidemic of heart disease and stroke on a scale previously unknown. Te heart is the center of the body's cardiovascular system. Throughout the body's blood vessels, the heart pumps blood to all of the body

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.  There are many different forms of heart disease.  The most common cause of heart disease is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart itself.  This is called coronary artery disease and happens slowly over time. It’s the major reason people have heart attacks. Other kinds of heart problems may happen to the valves in the heart, or the heart may not pump well and cause heart failure. Some people are born with heart disease.   There are measures that can be taken to lessen the risk of heart disease. Many factors can be improved like diet, exercise, stress management, and smoking cessation.  You can help prevent heart disease by improving some of the underlying contributing factors and conditions in your life.  Such preventative measures will decrease your

A few years ago, my friend Greg approached me about his arthritic problem of gout! He told me about his daily battle with the pain associated with gout! He also mentioned how going to bed (typically when a gout attack occurs) was more like a chore than a pleasure! Can you relate with Greg? The pain, the misery, the dread of the next attack! Or do you know a loved one who suffers from this painful disease?If you know anything about gout, you would guess that Greg was the perfect candidate for this arthritic condition. Greg was 30 pounds overweight, had a sedentary lifestyle (a sitting job), didn't exercise, typically ate high carb/fat meals, loved his beer and was 38 years old. I later realized, I probably could have approached him about wanting to try our natural gout cure as opposed to him coming to me.But like Greg (who has been gout free for almost 8 months now), you can naturally cure gout with simple gout remedies and gout prevention cures! And an added bonus, if you live a gout

Two new studies offer more evidence that eating several servings of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids each week may reduce the risk of heart disease and death. The first study, conducted by researchers from Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in Boston, compared 94 men who died suddenly from heart disease with 184 healthy men. They discovered that men without heart disease were 81 percent less likely to experience sudden death if they had high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood, regardless of other risk factors such as age or smoking habits. Found in fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel, omega-3 fatty acids are believed to lower the risk of developing an irregular heart rhythm and to reduce blood cholesterol and clotting. A second study, published in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, looked at data from 85,000 women involved in the Nurses Health Study and found those who consumed at least five servings of fish per week lowered their risk of co

New Test for Predicting Heart Disease: If you're over 40 and have any family history of heart disease, take heart! A new speedy scan warns patients of cardiac problems before they have a heart attack. This test could save your life. Most heart attacks are the first and last warning a person gets. The newly devised test is the electron beam tomography (EBT) that takes 3D pictures that point out calcium in coronary arteries, a known predictor of heart disease. The test is not offered everywhere yet so if you qualify, ask your doctor where it's available.

Good health is something you cannot take for granted; thus, constantly maintaining it by eating well, exercising, and having regular check ups is what every one of us must strive for. All our body parts and organs are vital for a happy existence; however, the heart is one of the most important organs, without which living is not possible. When faced with heart disease, treatment can be challenging, but when heart problems combine with another major organ failure, there can be fatal consequences. Kidney and Heart Disease Renal and coronary artery disease may progress parallel to each other, and there are many heart related diseases that affect the kidney, as well. Kidney's function is to filter wastes and excrete fluid by using the bloodstream's own natural pressure. There are a number of causes that can trigger damage to the kidneys, and some of them are: - Decreased blood flow, which is usually caused by clogged arteries that, in turn, will cause a kidney and heart disease.

WOMENSHEALTH-What is heart disease? Heart disease is a number of abnormal conditions affecting the heart and the blood vessels in the heart. Types of heart disease include: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type and is the leading cause of heart attacks. When you have CAD, your arteries become hard and narrow. Blood has a [...]

WOMENSHEALTH-What is heart disease? Heart disease is a number of abnormal conditions affecting the heart and the blood vessels in the heart. Types of heart disease include: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type and is the leading cause of heart attacks. When you have CAD, your arteries become hard and narrow. Blood has a [...]

Ischemia is a condition in which the blood flow (and thus oxygen) is restricted to a part of the body. Cardiac ischemia is the name for lack of blood flow and oxygen to the heart muscle. What is ischemic heart disease? It is the term given to heart problems caused by narrowed heart arteries. When arteries are narrowed, less blood and oxygen reach the heart muscle. This is also called coronary artery disease (CAD) and coronary heart disease. This can ultimately lead to heart attack. Ischemia often causes chest pain or discomfort known as angina pectoris. What is silent ischemia? People who experience ischemia without pain have a heart condition known as silent ischemia. They may have a heart attack with no prior warning. People with angina also may have undiagnosed episodes of silent ischemia. An exercise test or 24-hour portable monitors of the electrocardiogram (Holter monitor) are two tests often used to diagnose this problem. Other tests also may be use Cardiac ischemia refers to l

Most people don't associate heart disease with dental health; however, as the results of numerous studies relating dental problems to heart disease are consistent, more people are becoming aware of the association between good oral hygiene and overall health.

The researchers believe that the French are protected from heart attacks because of the large amount of red wine they consume, which averages 99 bottles per person per year, as compared to nine bottles per person in the United States.

Doctors are famous for leaving out details. I can’t tell you how many people I’ve talked to whose doctors only told them the feel good parts of their health issue. It is fairly common for a heart attack victim to get stress test follow ups. When I ask them about the results I don’t believe I have ever heard one say anything worse than “the doctor was happy with it”. Of course the doctor is happy with it. He just made a bunch of money and you aren’t dead so he’ll probably get a chance to do it again. I had one client who was told he was doing just fine with a left ventricular ejection fraction of 25%. The LVEF is a measure of how effectively your heart is pushing out blood. 25% is not “just fine”. It may be as good as can be expected considering how damaged your heart is, but just fine doesn’t accurately describe that result. Diabetes is another area where doctors don’t all seem to want to burden their patients with too

Coronary Heart Disease, in short CHD, is the most common type of heart disease that usually occurs by narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. It is found that, in United States, about seven million people suffer from coronary heart disease and more than half [...]

Braunwald's Heart Disease Review and Assessment by Leonard S. Lilly. Hone your mastery of essential cardiology knowledge! More than 700 multiple-choice questions, representative of those featured on the Internal Medicine Subspecialty Examination in Cardiovascular Disease, challenge your grasp of every aspect of cardiology. Pair with Braunwalds Heart Disease 7th Edition if you need a thorough review tool for the subspecialty exam, or simply wish to enrich your knowledge of contemporary cardiovascular medicine.About the AuthorLeonard S. Lilly, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.Book DetailsPaperback: 304 pages Publisher: Saunders; 7 edition (December 2, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 1416026053 ISBN-13: 978-1416026051 Book Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches List Price: $75.00 Amazon.com Price: $62.05 You Save: $12.95 (17%)

The heart is the most important part of one's body; it ensures blood circulation throughout the body, without which life would not be possible. Medicine has advanced greatly and, with modern technology, almost all heart diseases can be treated successfully if detected in time. What is Congenital Heart Disease Congenital heart disease, or CHD, is a malformation of the heart or a large blood vessel near the heart. Congenital heart disease is a condition that one is born with and it is one of the most common forms of major birth defects in newborns, affecting approximately 8% per 1000 infants. It is normally diagnosed within one week from birth in 40-50% of congenital heart disease cases. This condition is not a problem until after birth, as the blood circulation differs from that after birth. The fetal circulation derives oxygen and nutrients from the mother through the placenta, and the fetal circulation has important communications between the upper heart chambers and the great bl

Even a small pot belly can increase the risk of heart disease, scientists warn. Research from the University of Texas found large waist measurements, relative to hip size, were linked to early signs of heart disease. This confirms other research that waist size, rather than overall body weight, is a key indicator of heart disease. BBC News August 13, 2007

The Journal of the American College of Cardiology is set to publish a study that show you waist to hip ratio may predict your risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular condistions better than other indicators. Dr. James de Lemos, the senior author of the study, said: “Our study shows that people who develop fat around the middle have more atherosclerotic plaque than those who have smaller waist-to-hip ratios. The risk was the same for both men and women who develop abdominal fat.” So if you have a higher waist to hip ratio then you have a higher risk of heart disease. This could affect how much health insurance one might have to pay. The Body Mass Index, BMI, was previously used to predict heart disease but now it seems waist to hip ratio is a more accurate measure. Heart disease is one of the biggest health concerns along with cancer and obesity. Do you think the waist to hip ratio is a better way of predicting heart disease? Or should we stick to using BMI and not the waist

Heart is a major organ of the human body that purifies the blood and pumps the blood throughout the body so as to keep us energetic and healthy. So, maintaining the heart in good condition is most essential for you to live a longer life. Any disease affecting the heart is commonly treated as [...]

Cigarette smoking is a major cause of heart diseases, such as heart attack, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Some Heart Disease Facts Due to Smoking: - Tobacco contains more then 4,000 chemicals, many are known to be poisonous. - Nicotine increases blood pressure, because the carbon monoxide makes the heart beat faster and takes the place of oxygen in the blood. - Tar in tobacco causes cancer, which can be a fatal disease. - Smoking for long periods of time will cause artery clogging, which in turn leads to heart attacks from overworking the heart by reducing its oxygen supply. It also makes clots more likely to form in the blood vessels increasing the risk of potentially fatal changes in the heart beat. - Those who are regular, long-time smokers have a 70% greater risk of death from coronary heart disease than non-smokers. - 80% of new smokers are children and adolescents who are trying to copy a parent or other hero figure. Passive smoking can cause heart disease, and those w

Heart disease prevention is not difficult. In fact, it can be easy with just a few lifestyle changes to prevent the number one cause of death among women. It is said that over 58 million Americans suffer from some form of heart disease, so it would seem natural that heart disease prevention should be a part of our everyday vocabularies. The number one key to heart disease prevention is adopting better living habits. Simple changes like eating better, getting more exercise, and being more health conscious in general have shown that they can drastically reduce your chances of acquiring heart disease. Control Your Eating Habits For optimal heart disease prevention, it's necessary to improve your eating habits. First, avoid foods high in saturated fat and trans fatty acids. Saturated fats are naturally found in food that comes from animals: meat, eggs, dairy products, as well as some oils. Trans fatty acids are usually found in commercially baked or fried foods. By lowering the amount

The heart is the center of the body's cardiovascular system. Throughout the body's blood vessels, the heart pumps blood to all of the body's cells. The blood carries oxygen, which the cells need. Heart disease is a group of medical problems that occur when the heart and blood vessels aren't working the way they should. No one is immune to this silent and frequently deadly killer. People can be born with a heart defect or disease and have no idea until they have a heart attack, symptoms relating to a stroke or in the worst case scenario, sudden death. Children are often victims as they may have a heart defect that happens as they are growing in the womb. Often this is well before the mother knows she is pregnant. These heart defects and diseases can be treated efficiently using a multitude of medical miracle breakthroughs involving surgery and other treatment. Heart disease is a problem that affects any culture, any race at any age. Some people are more likely to dev

Heart disease is a term that applies to a large number of medical conditions relating to the heart. These medical conditions relate to the abnormal health conditions that directly affect the heart and all its components. Heart disease is a major health problem within some cultures. A theory for the increased rates in heart disease, today are the enormous changes within cultures and lifestyles. People are often less active and eat diets high in fats. Takeaway food is abundant today and often people will eat it due to the increased availability. Some takeaway outlets are now helping cater to a healthier lifestyle by offering a variety of healthy dishes such as salads. People are becoming more aware of the risk of heart disease and choosing to change their diets. Exercise is important in order to avoid heart disease. Exercise helps to maintain the heart in peak performance. By utilizing a combination of exercise and a balanced diet, the risk of heart disease is greatly decreased. The term

Book’s Details Title: Pathophysiology of Heart Disease: A Collaborative Project of Medical Students and FacultyAuthor: Leonard LillyList Price: $39.95Paperback: 448 pages Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; third edition (October 1, 2002) Language: English ISBN-10: 0781740274 ISBN-13: 978-0781740272 Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.1 x 0.7 inches Book’s Description and Book’s Review Now in its Third Edition, Pathophysiology of Heart Disease is a concise introduction to diseases of the cardiovascular system. Introductory chapters review basic cardiac anatomy and physiology, heart sounds and murmurs, imaging and catheterization techniques, and the electrocardiogram. Early chapters review the structure and function of the heart. The main body of the book addresses the major groups of cardiovascular disease: atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, acute myocardial infarction, valvular heart disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathies, mech

It's important for those interested in natural health to focus on antioxidants and immunity, but we must also understand the need to incorporate other crucial nutritionals into our daily regimen. This article focuses on an essential group of nutrients called fatty acids.Fats include the molecules that are the basis of solid fats, liquid oils, and cholesterol. These fats clearly affect human health. The building blocks of fats include fatty acids. Fats, oils, and cholesterol are referred to by medical scientists as lipids. Lipids include the fatty acids, the principal building blocks of fats and oils, and phospholipids, from which the cell membrane is made.Fatty AcidsFatty acids come in different shapes and sizes. They are the key building blocks of all fats and oils, both the fat (lipids) in our food and in our bodies. Fatty acids are the main components in neutral fats (triglycerides) carried in our blood. They are also the main components of the fat stored in our fat cells, which ca

Why some people no matter what they do will probably never get Type 2 diabetes.People lucky enough to carry a variant in a single gene get added protection against both type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study finds.Individuals with the trait aren't immune from the conditions, researchers say, but a study of nearly 7,900 subjects found that they are as much as 48 percent less likely to suffer from either illness."This gives us insight into how heart disease and diabetes may develop," said co-author Eric Rimm, an associate professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.Scientists don't think diabetes and heart disease are inherited, but genes can play a major role, they say. "We do know there are genes that make people more susceptible to becoming diabetic if they're exposed to the right environmental factors," Rimm said. Specific genes have also been linked to heart disease.In mice, a gene variation appears to provide protection agains

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Frequent bouts of anxiety, depression, hostility and anger are known to increase a person's risk for developing coronary heart disease, but a combination of these "negative" personality traits may put people at especially serious risk,

Have you ever being depressed?Depressed mood is not so uncommon. Routine daily life can make you happy or vise versa. However, it becomes the problem, when depressed mood persists for significant length of time.Depending on the set of symptoms and on the length of the period, the depressed mood could mean a disorder, even such one as major depression.depression+heart problem (http://rdoctor.com/Quiz/Depression_heart_attack.htm) QuizSome non-psychiatric diseases also depress mood. Which would not be a surprise, right? However they may also provoke the depression as the disorder. One of the researcher’s findings was that heart disease makes people more likely to suffer depression....

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There is a lot of important information on heart disease that you should be familiar with, not only if you already have heart disease but also just in general, so that you can take the essential steps in order to defend yourself from receiving heart disease in the future the best that you can. One [...]

There are many factors that can cause heart disease and this article gives top five leading causes of heart disease. It is very important for you to know so you can avoid them and reduce the risk of suffering from heart disease. #1 High cholesterol High cholesterol can be extremely dangerous, and particularly it can cause atherosclerosis, [...]