Cardiogenic Stroke Despite Low CHA2DS2-VASc Score
Atrial fibrillation-associated strokes are usually severe and confer an increased risk of morbidity and poor functional outcome.
Category : Cardiovascular Health : Health & Medical
The History of Cardiac Surgery
Heart surgery is one of the most complex surgeries performed by surgeons. This delicate procedure has taken decades to perfect, and new advances are still being made. The history of heart surgery begins in the late 1800s, with major innovations occurring in the mid-20th century.
Once Forbidden Foods: Shrimp, Shellfsh, Eggs and Cholesterol
This article explains dietitian viewpoints on eggs and cholesterol, and shrimp and shellfish and cholesterol. These once forbidden foods, are now encouraged in a cholesterol-lowering diet plan.
How to Change Your HDL & LDL Levels
High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) are beneficial and are commonly known as "good" cholesterol. Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) increase the risk of heart disease and are commonly known as "bad" cholesterol. You'll want to increase your HDL cholesterol level and reduce your LDL level when it comes tim
Exercising to Prevent a Stroke-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on Exercising to Prevent a Stroke.
Upper Limb Ischemia
A large central London hospital complex reports its mortality rates and approaches to this uncommon problem.
Chronic Kidney Disease and ICD Related Complications
Find out more about the association between kidney function and the occurrence of ICD related complications.
How to Become a Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist
Perfusion technologists set up and operate the heart-lung machine and other sophisticated equipment used in the operating room. In addition, perfusionists, directed by the surgeon and anesthesiologist, are responsible for regulating the patient's levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide; for measuring se
High Cholesterol & Triglycerides Diet
Triglycerides are present in the blood, and high triglycerides are often associated with high cholesterol. High levels of each are dangerous because they have no obvious, outward symptoms. While many factors contribute to high cholesterol, your diet is actually one factor you can control in the batt
Study Links Diet Pills to Greater Stroke Risk
People who take certain popular brands of over-the-counter diet pills run a much greater risk of having a stroke compared with those who don't use such medications.
Ogoplex Effects
Ogoplex is a dietary supplement from Sweden that is sold over-the-counter as a sexual stimulator. The extract is made from a plant seed and is said to have been used for generations to enhance sexual capacity, according to the Herbal Supplements Guide website.
How to Control Your Cholesterol, Part 3: Sugar
You have to understand sugar if you want to control your cholesterol. Sugar is in almost everything we eat and we are eating more sugar than ever. We love it. Yet sugar is one of the leading contributors to high cholesterol levels. A healthy diet, low in refined sugar can help control cholesterol.
How to Know You Have a Bad Heart Valve
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Diagnosing diseases of the heart can be difficult since the early stages of such diseases often have no symptoms. However, there are steps you can take to determine whether
Which Cheeses Can I Eat on a Cholesterol-Lowering Diet?
If you're a cheese lover, you might be finding it hard to let go of your favorite foods in favor of a cholesterol-lowering lifestyle. Fortunately, you can still have your cheese - and eat it, too - with these healthy tips on including cheese in your diet.
Why Young People Have Strokes: Unraveling the Mystery
Young people don't typically have strokes, so when they do, it can be particularly frightening.
Ways to Select Cholesterol-Friendly Foods at a Buffet
Although buffet-style restaurants offer many food choices, they can sometimes be overwhelming if you are watching your cholesterol. This article will how you how to select healthy foods at a buffet.
Defibrillator Contraindications
A defibrillator is an essential piece of hospital equipment.defibrillator and hospital room quipment monitor image by alma_sacra from Fotolia.comMost of us have seen the defibrillator with two paddles used on medical TV shows, or practiced with a portable version called the AED (automated...
Recovery From Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal aorta aneurysms, referred to as AAA, are the most common type of aneurysms. An abdominal aorta aneurysm occurs when the large blood vessel that supplies blood to the legs, pelvis, and abdominal area becomes enlarged with a bulge that balloons outward. The treatment and recovery process for
Stroke Health Center
Stroke strikes about 700,000 Americans each year, but the vast majority of people survive. Close to 5 million stroke survivors are managing their health today. Here you'll find in-depth stroke information including symptoms, treatments, and prevention.
Real-time Three-dimensional Transthoracic Echocardiography
How does transthoracic real-time three-dimensional echocardiography compare to conventional 2-dimensional echocardiography for the assessment of cardiac structures?