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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Best heart health supplements
Have you been looking for a high quality product that was formulated especially for the heart and arteries? If so, you may have had a hard time finding both, quality and something that is specifically targeting the heart and the arteries. Cardio-Klenz is a product that directly targets the circulatory system of the arteries and [...]
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 [...]
Portable ECG monitor
Cardiovascular heart disease kills millions each year. In fact over 20 million people will die each year from heart disease. Statistics show that up to 22 million people in the world are at risk of having a sudden cardiac incident and heart failure at any point and time this year. Many lives can be saved [...]
Cardiac arrhythmia
Arrhythmia is the term used for an irregular heartbeat. It can also be called dysrhythmia. This condition can be caused by several different factors. Some of them include coronary artery disease, change in the heart muscle, heart attack, heart surgery or an imbalance in electrolytes in the blood. Although these can be common triggers of [...]
Heart rate monitor
Heart rate monitors are used to measure the heart rate of an individual. They can range from the basic machine which just measures the heart or pulse rate to some so elaborate they measure the amount of calories you burn up during your workout. Some of the monitors can be strapped on to the chest [...]
Cardiac rehabilitation
For anyone who has suffered from a heart attack, has had heart surgery or suffers from any form of heart disease, cardiac rehabilitation is an important step in the recovery process. Cardiac rehabilitation offers a person support in many phases regarding the overall health of their heart. The phases of cardiac rehabilitation range from exercise, [...]
Stroke prevention
According to the Center for Disease Control there are many things that people can do whether they have had a previous stroke or not to reduce their chances of having a stroke in the future. These things include changing diet and implementing exercise, reducing chance of heart disease, controlling high blood pressure and other chronic [...]
Cardiac bypass surgery
People who have coronary artery disease have narrowing of the arteries that pump the blood to all of the organs and tissues of the body. If these blood vessels are narrowed, the heart has a very hard time pumping blood to the extremities. This can cause heart damage. Some people can improve with medications or [...]
Endocarditis
The medical term endocarditis is used to describe the inflammation of the heart’s inner layer. The inner layer of the heart is called the endocardium. When the endocardium becomes infected it is due to the growth of bacteria on one of the heart’s 4 valves. The infection is a mass that can be caused by [...]
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is caused when the two upper chambers of the heart beat irregularly and often rapidly. These upper chambers are also known as the atria. The irregular beating of the heart is also known as arrhythmia and can be constant of can come and go. Normally the blood pumps out of the chambers, but [...]
Heart disease prevention
Almost everyone knows or has known someone that suffered from heart disease, or maybe you suffer from heart disease yourself. Heart disease has become the major killer in the United States. There are many contributors that can lead to heart disease, but a lot of them have to do with your lifestyle and habits. Of [...]
Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart disease is a type of heart dysfunction that is present from birth. It can be a congenital malformation of the heart, or something else. Almost every hundredth child is born with some kind of congenital heart disease. These malformations happen to a fetus while it is still in the uterus.
Sometimes children (and their [...]
Prevent heart disease without medications
All types of heart disease that are not congenital can be prevented. There are three basic recommendations to help people keep heart disease from happening. It is very important to be aware of the fact that any heart disease is very dangerous and can lead to death. This serious risk is the reason that certain [...]
Heart disease
In general, the term “heart disease” pertains to a variety of chronic and acute medical conditions that affect one or more parts of the heart. The heart is a muscular organ approximately the size of a fist, and is situated at the left side of your chest. The heart endlessly pumps blood, beating approximately 100,000 [...]
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease describes a group of illnesses that affect the blood vessels (veins and arteries) and heart. The word technically pertains to any illness that may have an effect on the cardiovascular system (used in MeSH), and also to those linked to atherosclerosis (an arterial disease). These conditions possess comparable mechanisms, treatments and causes. Cardiovascular [...]
Ischaemic heart disease
Ischaemic heart disease, also known by the term coronary artery disease, is a condition affecting the blood supply to the heart. Blood vessels are obstructed and thinned due to cholesterol plaque deposits on the walls, lessening the nutrients and oxygen supply to heart musculature that are necessary for the heart to work properly. It may [...]
Heart surgery recovery
The first part of the recuperation process following a heart surgery can last from six to eight weeks. After this period, the patient may be allowed to leave the hospital. The patient has only to follow certain instructions in order to ensure the success of the recovery process. For those who have undergone a minimally [...]
Congestive heart failure
Heart disease is a serious issue that affects thousands of Americans every year. It starts with simple conditions, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, but eventually you can morph into something far more serious such as a heart attack or stroke. There are also other conditions, such as congestive heart failure, which can [...]
