Heart Disease Articles
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A Look at Pulmonary Valve Stenosis - Pulmonary valve stenosis is also sometimes referred to as heart valve pulmonary stenosis or valvular pulmonary stenosis. Pulmonary valvular stenosis is a health condition that usually makes itself known at birth (and therefore is congenital in nature) and in this case the blood that is being transported from the lower chamber of the heart (or the right ventricle) is obstructed in one way or another once it reaches the pulmonic valve.
A Look at Heart Failure - Heart failure is sometimes referred to as congestive heart failure or sometimes abbreviated to CHF. Heart failure can prove fatal if it is not treated immediately.
A Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause many painful symptoms in a sufferer such as a feeling of pain in the chest area, difficulty swallowing, a feeling of food trapped in one's throat, hoarseness upon rising, a sensation of choking, bad breath that does not seem to go away no matter what you do and a persistent dry, hacking cough. Let's look at ways that this condition is diagnosed.
Women and Heart Disease - Heart disease is the biggest problem that society faces in terms of health. It is the number one cause of death within the United States, but it hasn't always been the case.
What is Heartburn? - Heartburn is a pain that is caused when acidic fluid that should remain in the stomach finds its way into the esophagus (which is the eating or swallowing tube of the human body). The pain and discomfort of heartburn can range from mild to severe and some people mistakenly believe that they are having a heart attack when they are actually suffering from a case of heartburn.
What is Cardiogenic Shock? - Cardiogenic shock is defined as "a disease state where the heart is damaged enough that it is unable to supply sufficient blood to the body. " Sometimes simply referred to as "shock", this takes place when the heart for whatever reason is not capable of pumping enough blood supply to the rest of the body to fulfill its needs.
Ways to Lower Blood Pressure - To lower blood pressure first you have to be aware that you have blood pressure that is higher than the average. This varies from person to person although there is a standard measurement that most doctors go by when checking their patients’ blood pressure.
Understanding the Facts About Aspirin and Heart Attacks Part 2 - Aspirin can be beneficial for those with heart problems but caution must be taken with this medication, just as with any other. It is necessary for all patients to fully disclose what other medications they are taking, both prescription and over-the-counter and this includes herbal supplements, vitamins and dietary supplements in order for the doctor to make an informed decision about whether or not a patient should be taking a daily aspirin or not.
Understanding the Facts About Aspirin and Heart Attacks Part 1 - It has long been believed that aspirin is effective at lowering the risk of having a heart attack while also lessening the incidence of suffering from a clot-related stroke. There is so much misinformation about this claim that separating fact from fallacy is not always easy.
Treatment for Low Blood Pressure - Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension, is when blood pressure dips below the average and/or dips dangerously low to the point where it can cause health concerns for the individual. Some people just naturally have lower blood pressure than other people and it is not a problem unless the person suffers symptoms from it that can interfere with normal functioning.
Treatment for Hypertension - The first step towards hypertension treatment is usually healthy lifestyle changes. These changes usually involve quitting smoking, consuming less alcoholic beverages on a regular basis (or not drinking at all), eating a healthy diet full of lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, fish and low fat or non-fat dairy products and getting plenty of exercise daily (30 minutes of exercise per day is recommended).
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