Mitral valve prolapse
It is extremely common knowledge that heart disease is one of the major killers of men and women after a certain age in the United States. But did you know that heart disease is a term that is used to talk about a number of problems within the heart, and that when someone suffers what [...]
White coat syndrome
A lot of attention is paid to the now well known syndrome called Munchhausen or Munchhausen by proxy. Munchhausen syndrome is when a person makes themselves sick in order to get attention from medical professionals. Munchhausen by proxy is when that person gets someone else sick, like their spouse or child, through poisoning or other [...]
Atrial fibrillation treatment
Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia; in fact, it is the most common type. It affects about two million people in the United States alone, most of whom are elderly. In someone with atrial fibrillation, the electrical signals that fire off in the atrial, or upper, chambers of the heart are not regular. These [...]
Temporal arteritis
Temporal arteritis causes inflammation inside some of your arteries. This causes large cells to be developed in the wall of these infected arteries, hence its alternative name Giant Cell Arteritis. If you do have this condition, treatment needs to be started immediately as the outcome could be serious if left untreated.
Symptoms
The symptoms of this condition [...]
Systolic blood pressure
Many people understand that blood pressure is very important, especially if it is high. Blood pressure is, basically, the amount of pressure that blood puts on the walls of the blood vessels it moves through. There are two pressures that are measured when someone takes a blood pressure reading: the first is the systolic blood [...]
Pulmonary stenosis
Pulmonary stenosis is a narrowing of the pulmonary valve in the heart. This causes the right ventricle to have to pump harder in order to get enough blood past the narrow blockage for the body to function. Without the pulmonary valve opening to its full potential, the blood flow from the right ventricle to the [...]
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy causes
Many people may not know that there are a number of different afflicts that can directly affect their heart. One of these, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, is a disease that takes place within the heart’s muscle and causes the lining of this muscle to thicken without any known cause or origin. In fact, this problem is one [...]
Low blood pressure signs
We often hear about how bad having high blood pressure is, and for many of us, one of our dietary and heath goals is to lower our blood pressure before it becomes a problem. However, it is possible to lower it too much or to have a condition that causes low blood pressure, also called [...]
Coronary heart disease
Also known as coronary artery disease, coronary heart disease is caused when the smaller blood vessels that deliver blood and oxygen to the heart become narrowed. Most of the time atherosclerosis is the main cause of coronary heart disease. Atherosclerosis is a term that describes when fatty plaques build up on the walls of the [...]
Triglycerides too high
Triglycerides are basically the fatty deposits which are stored in the body. The carbohydrate in the body is converted into glucose to produce cellular energy. Any excess amount of this glucose is transported to the liver where it gets converted into glycogen and is stored as an important source of energy in muscles. Once your [...]
Orthostatic hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension, sometimes referred to as postural hypotension, is a type of low blood pressure. Generally, a person experiences orthostatic hypotension when standing up, either from a sitting position or from lying down. The most common symptoms of orthostatic hypotension is a slight dizzy feeling or a feeling of lightheadedness. Generally, these symptoms only last [...]
Cardiomyopathy symptoms
Cardiomyopathy is a very serious heart disease. It is classified as a secondary disease if it is associated with other diseases affecting the organs. It is classified as the primary heart disease when there are no other causes for it found like high blood pressure, heart valve disease, arthrosclerosis or congenital heart defects. Alcohol abuse, [...]
Trans fatty acids and cardiovascular disease
Many people are confused about what is considered healthy and what is unhealthy these days. It seems there is always something to look out for that can cause us harm and yet these ingredients that are so bad for us are in so many of our favorite foods. We hear about saturated fats, unsaturated fats, [...]
Postural hypotension
Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure. It means the person has abnormally low blood pressure. If the systolic pressure is below 110 and the diastolic blood pressure is below 70 it means that the person is in a state of hypotension. There are several conditions that can cause low blood pressure. Postural [...]
Aneurysm symptoms
While it is not always the case, sometimes when you have an excruciating headache—you know, the ones during which it feels like an ice pick is being driven through your skull—it feels like there might be something wrong. The pain, so intense, can make you frightened to go to sleep because you don’t know what [...]
Acute coronary syndrome
Acute coronary syndrome is a sudden lack of blood flow to the heart. It is usually caused by arteries that have become dangerously blocked by plaque. People who have this syndrome have symptoms that very much resemble a heart attack. Acute coronary syndrome is a term that covers the entire group of symptoms that are [...]
Sinus tachycardia
Sinus tachycardia is a condition that occurs when the sinus rhythm of the heart beats over 100 beats per minutes. This heart condition is commonly found with myocardial infarction. The increased rhythm starts from the senatorial node which is located in the right atrium of the heart and is responsible for heart rate. A normal [...]
Normal cholesterol levels
Cholesterol is very important for a variety of reasons and it is absolutely necessary to maintain a healthy cholesterol level. Normal cholesterol levels will vary by person but generally there is a range that you can follow to make sure you do not have any major cholesterol problems. However, first you should know why it [...]
High blood pressure symptoms
You always want to avoid having an exceptionally low or high blood pressure level as there are many health problems that either can create. Blood pressure is the measurement of the blood flow multiplied by your blood vessel’s resistance level. If you have a high blood pressure then you essentially have hypertension and while some [...]
Bradycardia
When a person is diagnosed with having bradycardia it means that they have a heart arrhythmia and that their heart beats at a rate slower then 60 beats per minute. It is caused by a disruption of the normal electrical impulses that control the rate at which the heart pumps blood through the circulatory system. [...]
Heart attack treatment
Having a heart attack is a serious situation that not only requires extensive treatment, but will probably also require a change in lifestyle from that day forward. Although causes for a heart attack may differ, generally once someone suffers from a heart attack he or she must do the best they can to reduce stress [...]
Cholesterol medications
There are many commercials and magazine ads for cholesterol medications. So many, in fact, that high cholesterol has begun to seem like a normal, everyday occurrence and nothing to worry about. In reality, high cholesterol—especially high LDL cholesterol that goes untreated could kill you or leave you permanently disabled. If you don’t know anything about [...]
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
When someone is diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy it means that they have an abnormal thickening of the heart muscle wall. When someone has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy it also means that the blood flow of the heart may be somewhat obstructed because of this thickening.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the leading cause of sudden heart attack and death in [...]
Varicose veins treatment
Varicose veins are enlarged and often unsightly exposed veins that typically pop up as a result of aging, decreased blood flow and a breakdown of blood cells. Most commonly caused through genetic predisposition, varicose veins can cause problems including pain, itching and discomfort, and potential ulcers and skin damage brought on by scratching and irritating [...]
What causes heart disease
There are many different diseases that people must try to ward off throughout their lives. Some that immediately come to mind are Hepatitis, the flu, mono and other catchy illnesses. But there are some illnesses that you can’t catch through conventional methods. They may be passed on through certain hereditary factors, accidents, birth defects or [...]
Aortic aneurysm
An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta wall that can be compared with a bulge on an over-inflated inner tube. The aorta is the main artery that leaves the left chamber of the heart. It goes downward from the chest and through the abdomen and continues into the pelvis. The aorta is the [...]
Best cholesterol lowering supplements
If you are like most people you do not want to take statin drugs to lower your cholesterol levels because of the dangerous side effects. You can lower your cholesterol levels naturally with Xtend-Life’s Cholest-Natural. Cholest-Natural may well be considered to be the world’s top option for lowering cholesterol naturally by many people.
Xtend-Life is a [...]
Chronic venous insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition that affects many people. The condition occurs because the veins in the legs weaken and simply lose their ability to pump enough blood throughout the body. Chronic venous insufficiency is also known as CVI. While the diagnosis is not something that anyone wants to experience it is not all [...]
Left side chest pain
The various aches and pains that you can feel in your body are collectively frightening, especially if you are not a doctor, nurse, emergency medical technician or other experienced medical professional. Many of the normal aches and pains you feel could be the result of either a simple problem or a life threatening condition. To [...]
Atherosclerosis treatment
Atherosclerosis is hardening of the arteries which is also known as arteriosclerosis. Healthy arteries are strong and flexible which is necessary to carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Arteries are lined with endothelium which works to keep the inside of the arteries smooth to ensure blood flow. When cholesterol damages the endothelium it creates [...]
