Heart Disease

Heart Valve Replacement Surgery Destination India

Dr. Arjun Bojwani — 30 Dec 2010 22:45:52

Severe valve damage means that the valve will need to be replaced. Valve replacement is most often used to treat aortic valves and severely damaged mitral valves....

Clogged Arteries How Dangerous Are They_

D. Suharsono — 30 Dec 2010 21:29:39

People usually get a heart attack, stroke or hospitalized after a year they suffer from clogged arteries....

Arterial Plaque (Clogged Arteries)

Tracy Just — 30 Dec 2010 21:13:46

Arterial plaque is the substance made up of primarily of cholesterol, fat, and calcium that builds up in your arteries over time. This is commonly referred to as clogged arteries....

Heart Surgery And Your Longevity

Stephen Lau — 30 Dec 2010 10:39:41

Nowadays, heart surgery is commonly performed on patients suffering from heart disease, which is often a threat to longevity....

Congenital Heart Disease A Conundrum

Daniel Morris — 30 Dec 2010 10:12:37

To reduce your chances of heart disease, you can eat a low fat diet high in Omega 3, take regular exercise, lose weight and do all those other things the doctors tell us BUT......

Heart Valve Replacement Surgery

Mitesh Janiyani — 30 Dec 2010 01:43:44

Heart valve repair and replacement can relieve symptoms and prolong life.

Cardiac Bypass Surgery

Mitesh Janiyani — 30 Dec 2010 01:34:51

This surgery is done to by_pass clogged arteries supplying blood to the heart. It creates a 'bypass' around the blocked part of a coronary artery to restore the blood supply to the heart muscle....

PediPump Presents Hope for Children with Heart Failure

Artificial Organs — 29 Dec 2010 21:39:00

A new ventricular assist device (VAD) called the PediPump has been developed specifically for use in children....

Robotic Surgery Wonderful Technology in the Doctor's Hands

Alice Lane — 29 Dec 2010 19:47:37

One of the most impressive advances in the last few years has been in the area of robots. The advances have brought new advances in the area of robotic heart surgery for one....

Some Surprising Things You Never Knew about Pacemakers

Jo Ann LeQuang — 29 Dec 2010 10:09:20

Pacemakers have helped literally millions of people all over the world for the past five decades.

Hypertension Or High Blood Pressure Does Increase Your Risk Of Stroke

Mickey Lieberman — 29 Dec 2010 10:01:14

High blood pressure can be one of the most significant factors that cause a stroke.

Stroke And Your Brain

Andy Duncan — 29 Dec 2010 00:03:32

A stroke is also known as a cerebral vascular accident (CVA), brain attack or transient ischaemic attack (TIA)....

11 Healthy Snacks for your Heart

MN Nikk — 28 Dec 2010 23:10:03

Everybody likes a snack. And it's not just that you're hungry between meals and you need a bite to eat, but also because snacks can be a treat for yourself....

Brain Stroke Homeopathy

Prof. Dr. A.K. Gupta — 28 Dec 2010 22:53:59

The human brain, awesome in its intricacy and power, is still largely a mystery to modern science.

Understanding Congenital Heart Disease

Milos Pesic — 27 Dec 2010 04:10:45

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....

Coronary Artery Disease Scope of Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment

Abdulmubeen Mundewadi — 27 Dec 2010 03:22:49

Coronary artery disease, also called as ischemic heart disease, is a condition in which fatty deposits called atheroma accumulate in the walls of the coronary arteries which supply blood to the heart....

The Heart is the Story Robotic Heart Surgery

Alice Lane — 26 Dec 2010 11:10:34

This type of surgery (robotic heart surgery) allows doctors to make precise incisions, see detailed images of troubled areas, and make necessary repairs to the heart while doing minimal damage to surr...

Important Developments in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Alice Lane — 26 Dec 2010 11:05:15

Cardiac surgery, which is performed on the heart or its great vessels to treat conditions of ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease due to endocarditis or other causes, or to correct congenita...

Cardiac Surgery

Alice Lane — 26 Dec 2010 11:01:14

The surgery (cardiac surgery) is done to correct congenital heart disease, treat valvular heart disease and for heart transplants....

Information About CABG

Neha Malhotra — 26 Dec 2010 10:21:10

When the coronary artery gets blocked, a new channel is created to bypass the blockage, which is called bypass graft surgery....

Knowing And Reducing Your Risks For Stroke

Lisa Chavis — 26 Dec 2010 09:24:03

You can protect yourself from stroke.

Stroke Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Juliet Cohen — 26 Dec 2010 03:34:58

Stroke is a disease that affects the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain.

What Really Causes Heart DiseaseCan Stress Alone Cause Heart Illness_

Kirk Laman — 26 Dec 2010 03:18:42

Why do people get heart diseaseAlthough this might seem like a very simple question, it isn't really....

Pediatric Cardiology

Richard Romando — 26 Dec 2010 03:07:07

Pediatric cardiology is a special branch of medicine and health care.

How To Read An ECG

Groshan Fabiola — 24 Dec 2010 20:40:29

The art of interpretation when it comes to conduction abnormalities, atrial or ventricular hypertrophy, disrhythmias or changes in the normal sinus rhythm, is the result of practice among with a good ...

Cardiovascular Disease 3 Steps To Combat This Killer

James Madisonic — 23 Dec 2010 10:58:56

Cardio vascular disease is most commonly known as heart disease and is accredited to afflictions such as heart attack, strokes and clogging of the arteries....

Fight Cardiovascular Disease

Darrell Miller — 23 Dec 2010 10:55:05

CVD (Cardiovascular Disease) is a technical term that refers to a disease that affects the cardiovascular system and conditions that relate to causes, mechanisms and treatments upon the heart organ sy...

Types And Symptoms Of Heart Valve Disease

Wade Robins — 23 Dec 2010 10:16:55

There are two types of heart valve disease__heart disease resulting from narrowed heart valves, and heart disease resulting from leaky heart valves....

What Are the Causes of Heart Disease_

Des Small — 23 Dec 2010 10:03:53

Millions of Americans suffer from it, but what really are the causes of heart disease_

Arrhythmias Information on Arrhythmias

Peter Hutch — 22 Dec 2010 10:24:09

Arrhythmias are disorders of the regular rhythmic beating of the heart.

Arrhythmias Information

Juliet Cohen — 22 Dec 2010 10:18:35

An arrhythmia is any disorder of heart rate or heart rhythm, such as beating too fast (tachycardia), too slow (bradycardia), or irregularly....

How to Prevent Coronary Heart Disease and Heart Attack

Knut Holt — 22 Dec 2010 09:55:52

Coronary heart disease and heart attack like heart infarction can in great extend be prevented by lifestyle measures....

Coronary Heart Diseases

Tarun Gupta — 22 Dec 2010 09:33:00

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), commonly known as coronary artery disease (CAD), atherosclerotic heart disease or ischemic heart disease, is a result of formation of cholesterol plaques on the inner sid...

The Risk Factors For Coronary Artery Disease

Rodger Murphree — 22 Dec 2010 09:21:34

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) causes the loss of oxygen and nutrients to the myocardial (heart) tissue due to poor coronary (main artery of heart) blood flow....

Heart Disease: Know your Risks

Dr. James F. Balch — 22 Dec 2010 09:08:00

Until age 50, men are at greater risk than women of developing heart disease, though once a woman enters menopause, her risk triples....

A Brief Discussion of Heart Valve Disease

Milos Pesic — 22 Dec 2010 08:45:38

As you may remember from high school health class, the heart is one of the strongest muscles in the human body....

Factors Contributing To High Cholesterol And Its Consequences

Jimmy Cox — 22 Dec 2010 08:14:02

Besides diet, other causes of high cholesterol are lifestyle, gender and the heritage of the individual.

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Cholesterol What Causes a High Level_

Ted Brumby — 22 Dec 2010 08:02:49

There are many factors which may cause your cholesterol level to be above the target level, however the most common dietary cause is eating too much fat and in particular too much saturated fat....

Getting to the Heart of Bypass Surgery

Alice Lane — 22 Dec 2010 07:17:53

Bypass surgery is performed to clear blocked arteries.

Heart Bypass Surgery Some Information That May Be Helpful

Alice Lane — 22 Dec 2010 07:08:53

When your arteries become too clogged with fat, cholesterol and other substances, the blood flow to your heart becomes decreased and may even stop altogether. When this becomes the case you are going ...

The Benefits of Having a Home Team Following Your Heart Surgery or Other Major Surgery

Maggie Lichtenberg — 22 Dec 2010 01:42:07

A Home Team is a group of friends and family who are willing to assist you in your recovery following your surgery....

Open Heart Surgery Recovery Is a Full_Time Job

Maggie Lichtenberg — 22 Dec 2010 01:29:30

For most of us, there is a difficult recovery challenge from the time we leave the hospital until we are healed and strong enough to enroll in a local rehab program....

How to Deal with Having a Stroke

Keith Londrie II — 22 Dec 2010 01:16:27

Stroke recovery is hard for stroke victims and for their relatives and close friends.

Handling the Depression After Stroke

Keith Londrie II — 22 Dec 2010 01:04:22

There are so many emotions that a person may feel when they are going through the terrible ordeal of a stroke....

Low Carb Heart Healthy Cooking

James Peterson — 21 Dec 2010 23:38:18

Before cooking meat, select portions of meat, which have minimum fat.

Improving Your Heart Health, One Step at a Time

Joseph Delainey — 21 Dec 2010 23:26:23

Without a healthy heart, every day is nerve racking.

Six Foods That Boost Heart Health

Darrell Miller — 21 Dec 2010 23:16:13

The good news is that you can dodge heart disease through your food choices.

High Blood Pressure 12 Dietary and Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Help Lower Yours

Kearney Adams — 21 Dec 2010 23:00:53

Understand that there are lifestyle and dietary changes you can make, to keep you heart_healthy.

3 Steps to Lowering Your Blood Pressure Naturally

LA Ziegler — 21 Dec 2010 22:40:01

Lowering your blood pressure, even if your readings are already in the normal range, has its benefits....

Holistic Medicine Secrets: Should You Worry About Cholesterol_

Dr. Lisa Hosbein — 21 Dec 2010 02:13:59

Cholesterol has many very important functions in body; it is definitely not just a byproduct to get rid of....

Is High Cholesterol A Bad Thing! ~ The Lower The Better_Right_

Joni Bell — 21 Dec 2010 01:52:19

In summary, to lower you cholesterol naturally, eliminate refined sugar, all high glycemic carbohydrates and all dairy products....

A Common Cardiology Test and Report Can Detect Heart Disease

Xander Rustev — 20 Dec 2010 09:01:00

Heart disease can strike at any time in a persons life and afflicts both men and women.

How Do I Know If I Am Having a Heart Attack_

Tony Neaverson — 16 Nov 2010 20:34:30

Most patients have symptoms prior to an actual heart attack generally a 'tightness' behind the breastbone, which generally is caused by an increase in heart rate. The coronary arteries fill in betwe...

Greater Disability Follows Congestive Heart Failure

Katie Vloet — 16 Nov 2010 20:29:40

Medical breakthroughs in recent decades have allowed heart attack survivors and other heart_disease patients to live longer. But as their hearts decline into congestive heart failure, an increasing nu...

What is Pediatric Congestive Heart Failure_

Debra Donahue — 16 Nov 2010 20:26:16

Within the United States, congenital heart defects are the main cause of pediatric congestive heart failure. Other causes include; infections, exposure to toxins and damage caused by drugs. The Americ...

Acute Heart Failure: Reality

European Society of Cardiology — 16 Nov 2010 20:18:08

The number of hospitalizations for heart failure is about the same as for acute myocardial infarction....

NuMetrex Puts Wii Fit To Heart Rate Monitor Test

NuMetrex — 16 Nov 2010 20:13:02

Can the new Wii Fit by Nintendo get people off the couch and exercising in a way that could truly improve cardiovascular healthThat's the question that marathon runner and NuMetrex marketing directo...

Why Is Heart Failure A Leading Cause Of Death_

Brenda Williams — 14 Nov 2010 23:04:40

Heart failure is one of the most common and leading deaths worldwide and is common in all countries. It happens when your heart doesn't perform properly leading it to not pump enough blood around your...

Acumen Heart Rate Monitor Review

Brad Cra — 14 Nov 2010 22:53:17

The increasingly hectic lifestyles and extended life expectancies in all developed and developing economies has ushered in a concept which is scarcely amazing that the need of hour for most is a fit...

Evaluating the Indispensable Task of Cardiac Monitor Technician

Peters Salazar — 14 Nov 2010 21:54:07

If someone in your family had been hospitalized due to report of abnormal heart beats or any other heart related problem, you must be familiar with the obligatory task of a cardiac monitor technician....

Cardiac Monitoring Essential for Preventing Heart Disease

Aislinn Raedy — 14 Nov 2010 21:51:12

Cardiac disease in patients with thalassemia major can be predicted in time for preventive treatment by regularly monitoring patients' left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), according to a new stu...

What Is an ECG_

Aaron Craig — 05 Nov 2010 22:51:09

An electrocardiogram or ECG is a test widely used to assess and evaluate the status of the heart's electrical conduction system. ECGs are done with a device called an electrocardiograph. An ECG is a g...

Symptoms And Signs Of A Stroke

Pauline Go — 23 Jun 2010 08:20:58

When the brain does not get enough oxygen, it is unable to perform its usual functions. Symptoms of a stroke depend on the area of the brain that is affected and the amount of damage done to the brain...

The Different Stroke Types

Keith Londrie II — 23 Jun 2010 08:18:53

Stroke is a medical condition characterised by interruption of blood supply to the brain. This may happen of a blood vessel is blocked and stops blood from entering the brain or when there is a bleedi...

Hypertension and High Cholesterol

Michael Russell — 23 Jun 2010 08:16:43

High cholesterol and hypertension are two different things, but they often come together with disastrous consequences....

Heart Valve Surgery

Anna Hart — 23 Jun 2010 08:14:37

The heart is a wonderful creation, designed to pump blood through the body 242F72F365 and Leap Year 366. Awake or asleep, humans depend on the heart to do its work. No one ever consciously directs that ...

What is Heart Valve Disease_

Andrew Bicknell — 23 Jun 2010 08:13:02

The majority of those who suffer from heart valve disease are born with it.

Heart Surgery Post Operative Nutrition

Peter El Massry — 23 Jun 2010 08:11:47

In today's society, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number 1 killer of Americans, followed by cancer....

Heart Rate Monitor Basics

Kaleena Lawless — 23 Jun 2010 08:10:03

The first heart rate monitor was said to be invented by The Polar Electro Company in 1977. It was used to train the Finnish National Cross Country Ski Team. Heart rate monitors were sold in retail by ...

Heart Healthy Recipe That Taste's Great

Jeff Smith — 23 Jun 2010 08:08:44

When it comes to our heart health it's important that we follow a heart health diet, that we get enough exercise and that we learn to control our response to negative stress in our lives....

Heart Health What to Eat and Drink Daily For a Healthy Heart

Hope Pope — 23 Jun 2010 08:07:33

So what do you eat and drink daily for a healthy heart_

Heart Disease The Leading Cause of Fatalities in Women

Cindy Heller — 23 Jun 2010 08:04:13

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....

Tips For Safe Exercise After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

William R. Sukala, MSc., CSCS — 23 Jun 2010 08:02:31

Introduction

Coronary artery disease is merely a fancy term for clogged plumbing in the arteries that deliver blood to your heart muscle....

Heart Attack Defined

Sky Joe — 23 Jun 2010 07:59:04

A heart attack is the worst event of coronary artery disease. It is the result from the blockage of one or more coronary arteries....

A Guide To ECGs

Eric Morris — 23 Jun 2010 07:56:54

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a noninvasive test used in the examination of heart disease. Abbreviated from the German Elektrokardiogramm (EKG), this test records the electrical activity of the heart ...

Heart Disease Overview

Li Ming Wong — 23 Jun 2010 07:54:33

Heart Disease is one of the world's largest health problems today. It not only affects the wealthier nations it is also affecting the poorer ones. Heart Disease covers a wide range of health ailments ...

Coronary Heart Disease

Peter Emerson — 23 Jun 2010 07:52:40

The most common form of death among Americans is coronary heart disease. About 13 million people get it every year. A leading cause of death among men and women, it should be properly diagnosed and tr...

Understanding Coronary Artery Disease

Andrew Bicknell — 23 Jun 2010 07:18:22

Atherosclerosis, which is the development of lesions in arteries, is the underlying pathologic process that is responsible for coronary artery disease. During childhood atherosclerosis may slowly caus...

How to Control Your Blood Pressure

Dakota Caudilla — 23 Jun 2010 07:13:55

People with high blood pressure should take precautionary measures to not only control their blood pressure, but they should take steps to lowering their blood pressure through fitness programs, nutri...

Congestive Heart Failure

Tony Scott — 23 Jun 2010 05:33:00

Congestive heart failure is a dramatic and potentially deadly occurrence. When there is no longer enough oxygen being transported in the blood stream, the heart cannot maintain its function....

Congenital Heart Disease An Overview

Judy Wellsworth — 23 Jun 2010 05:31:36

The term congenital heart disease refers to heart defects present in newborns, and results from the failure of one of the heart's structures, or the blood vessels surrounding the heart, to develop nor...

What Is Cholesterol

Jan Nicholas — 23 Jun 2010 05:30:02

In order to understand why it is important to lower cholesterol, it is necessary to first understand what cholesterol is....

What Causes Heart Disease_

Mahmoud Awara — 23 Jun 2010 05:20:40

We all know that heart fails when the heart is unable to pump blood effectively. But, there is an important question has to come to our mind, why does this happen_...

Myths About Dizziness The Truth Behind Two of the Most Common

Herbert Silverstein, MD, FACS — 23 Jun 2010 05:17:46

Myth: I'm so dizzy; I must have had a stroke

Cardiovascular Health and Heart Disease

Caroline Anderson — 23 Jun 2010 05:14:44

Cardiovascular health is how well your heart delivers blood to your body. The nations cardiovascular health has become a major concern because of the growth of cardiovascular disease in recent years....

Cardiology

Richard Romando — 23 Jun 2010 05:12:16

You live a very comfortable life. You party until the wee hours of the morning. You smoke like there is no tomorrow. You guzzle liquor like water....

The da Vinci Robot is Cutting Edge Technology for Cardiac Surgery

Alice Lane — 23 Jun 2010 04:59:32

We've come a long way from the days when the first open heart surgery operation took place in terms of cardiac rehabilitation programs....

Cardiac Heart Monitor, Electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG), and Echocardiogram (ECHO, TTE) for Preemies

Sjona Lindquist — 22 Jun 2010 23:15:45

Cardiac means near, around, or part of the heart and 'cardiac' comes from the Greek word 'cardio' meaning pertaining to the heart....

Tips For Safe Exercise After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

William R. Sukala — 22 Jun 2010 22:53:16

Introduction

Coronary artery disease is merely a fancy term for clogged plumbing in the arteries that deliver blood to your heart muscle. It's possible to have up to a 75% blockage without any symp...

Cardiac Arrhythmias Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Juliet Cohen — 22 Jun 2010 22:48:48

Cardiac arrhythmia is a group of conditions in which the electrical activity of the heart is irregular or is faster or slower than normal....

Omega_3 And Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Greg Post — 22 Jun 2010 21:12:37

Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) is responsible for numerous deaths in the U.S. and other countries around the world. It is not the same as a heart attack....

A Brain Stroke Will Change Your Life

Frank Gasiorowski — 22 Jun 2010 21:05:30

Did you know that having a Stroke is the third largest threat to your life_

Eating Your Way To A Sturdy Heart

Beth Tansey Peller, RN, BS — 22 Jun 2010 21:01:54

Well_

Well, I was going to write about weather and its impact on wellness because we've had some beautiful days lately, but when I read the New York Times last night, I had to make a shift in my pl...

Coronary Artery Disease Scope of Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment

Dr. A. A. Mundewadi — 22 Jun 2010 20:53:16

Open Heart Surgery The Best Treatment at a Competitive Cost

Stephen Todd — 22 Jun 2010 20:46:57

With such an operation as open_heart surgery, the expertise of the doctors and the techniques they use is of paramount importance....

Life Keeps Going Forward After a Stroke

Cherrie Fishlowitz — 22 Jun 2010 20:26:14

Years ago I would have been the first to tell you that the best stroke was one that you didn't wake up from. Harsh I know but through my own experience I've changed my opinion on the subject....

Heart Failure

Eric Hartwell — 22 Jun 2010 09:56:03

Congestive heart failure is also commonly known as just plain heart failure or congestive cardiac failure....