Stroke Prevention
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Category : Cardiovascular Health : Health & Medical
Renal Status and Arrhythmias in 1st ICD Replacement
Is the poorer survival of ICD patients with reduced eGFR influenced by arrhythmia status?
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.
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.
Aroma Therapy Recipe for Hemorrhoids
Many people suffer from the pain and embarrassment of having hemorrhoids. There are many over-the-counter medicines available to treat this condition such as ointments, suppositories and tablets. Most of medications work for a period of time, but often the symptoms of hemorrhoids come back again and
Explain Cardiac Output
Cardiac output is defined as the amount of blood pumped by the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart, in one minute. Two factors determine cardiac output: stroke volume and heart rate. The equation used is: heart rate x stroke volume = cardiac output. A normal adult heart will have a cardia
Foods That Cause Cholesterol
Because high cholesterol is closely linked to heart disease, maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is important to overall health. One of the most effective means for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is through smart dietary choices. By following a few simple guidelines, you can maintain heal
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.
What Are the Causes of Heart Flutters?
Heart flutters, also known as heart palpitations, feel like a fluttering in the chest or an unusually fast heart rate. Often they can be attributed to stress, exercise or unusual activities. Although heart flutters may be of concern and feel like they are extremely serious, they usually are a minor
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.
Effects of Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin is the generic name of the medication known as Lipitor. It is used to lower cholesterol and triglyercide levels in those with high 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