Heart disease
Cardiac arrest
A cardiac arrest can best be described as a sudden and abrupt loss of heart function. This can occur in a person whether or not they have been diagnosed with heart disease however if this occurs suddenly and unexpectedly, it is called sudden cardiac arrest. Unfortunately many people have been prone to sudden deaths which […]
Heart disease in women
Women are just as likely to be diagnosed with a heart disease as men are so it is important to always be aware of possible heart conditions that could occur. Heart disease in women is not all that uncommon and it is actually the most common cause of death for all women over 65. Statistically […]
Cardiac dysrhythmia
A cardiac dysrhythmia is a cardiovascular problem which involves having an abnormal heart rate. This is a problem which a number of people have and it can either fall below or go above the normal range for an adult person who is anywhere between 60 and 100 beats per minute. It is a potentially life […]
Heart healthy recipes
Heart healthy recipes are necessary for those who are looking to minimize the risk of heart disease or those who are dealing with heart disease. In order to enjoy a heart healthy lifestyle, nutritious meals and snacks are very important. This does not mean that you have to completely give up the foods that you […]
Cardiac diet
Cardiovascular health is an important part to an individual’s overall well being. The cardiac diet is prescribed for those who are at great risk for a heart attack or who have already had one. Conditions that put an individual at risk for a heart attack are high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and previous heart attack; […]
Angina symptoms and treatment
Angina, or angina pectoris, is a form of chest discomfort caused by a decreased blood oxygen supply to an area of the heart muscle. The most common cause is a narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries because of atherosclerosis. The onset of angina often occurs during or immediately after exertion. Other triggers may include […]
Hypertensive heart disease
Hypertensive heart disease is a name that is given to several heart diseases that are caused by uncontrolled hypertension. The prolonged elevation of the blood pressure causes damage to the coronary arteries and the myocardium or heart muscle which in turn causes issues such as left ventricular hypertrophy. These diseases include congestive heart failure, angina, […]
Heart blockage symptoms
A heart blockage, otherwise known as cardiovascular disease, is a leading cause of death among both men and women. As a result of high cholesterol levels, plaque builds up in the artery walls. Over time, the plaque will rupture, causing the formation of a blood clot. When this blood clot is loose and moving through […]
CHF treatment
Congestive heart failure (CHF) cannot actually be cured however there are various forms of treatment that can often relieve the symptoms and will dramatically improve your quality of life. Treatment can include specific medications, a change in diet and lifestyle, and there is also specialized care for those who are suffering from the advanced stages […]
Arrhythmia symptoms
When a person talks about arrhythmia symptoms they are having they are talking about symptoms that are caused by a heart rate or heart beat that is abnormal. A normal heart rate is 70 beats per minute. However if you are an athlete your heart rate may even be a little slower than that and […]
Cardiomyopathy
Your heart is, by far, the most important muscle in your body. The heart muscle has two specific movements that it completes. The first is a constriction or squeezing and the second is a relaxation. As it beats (or pumps) the heart takes in blood and oxygen from your organs and sends out fresh blood […]
Heart healthy diet
A heart healthy diet is centered on the idea of keeping the good cholesterol high (HDL cholesterol) and the bad cholesterol low (LDL cholesterol); it also works to prevent heart disease. Some cholesterol is naturally made by the body, and this happens more often when you eat certain foods that contain saturated fats or trans […]
Ischemic heart disease
Ischemic heart disease is known to a lot of people as coronary artery disease. It is a condition characterized by deposit of fatty acids that are accumulated in the wall lining of the coronary arteries. This can interrupt the flow of blood supply when fatty deposits eventually build up around the two main coronary arteries. […]
Cardiovascular exercise
The human cardiovascular system is also called the human circulatory system. The main components of the cardiovascular system are the heart, blood and the blood vessels. The heart pumps the blood while the blood vessels carry and deliver the blood throughout the body. Veins are blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart. Except the […]
Coronary heart disease symptoms
The coronary arteries are the main blood vessels that bring oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the heart. However, these arteries can become diseased, blocked, or damaged over time or because of specific conditions. When this occurs, the umbrella term for any type of damage or other issue with the coronary arteries is coronary heart disease. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
