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Cardiovascular Health : Health & Medical
Easy Tips to Raise HDL Levels
According to the American Heart Association, low HDL cholesterol levels put patients at higher risk for heart disease. HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, is called "the good cholesterol" because of its ability to prevent heart disease. Luckily, there are easy ways to bring HDL levels up.
How to Read Basic EKG
Cardiac output is important to a patient because if the heart is not functioning properly there may not be enough oxygen pumped through the body. The electrocardiogram is a noninvasive procedure using ultrasound waves that charts the rate and rhythmic pulse of the heart over time. (Each small box
What Is the Role Between LDL Cholesterol & Water?
Water is necessary for multiple physiological processes, from blood flow and metabolism to temperature regulation. It shouldn't come as a surprise, then, that hydration has an important role in preventing something that millions of Americans are concerned about--blocked arteries and heart disease. I
Information on Microgynon 30
Microgynon 30 is a 28-day, monophasic hormonal birth control pill. A monophasic pill is when a woman consumes 21 days of pills with hormones, and is then allowed a week of placebo sugar pills in order to menstruate. Like other birth control pills available, there are various precautions, warnings an
Catheter Ablation of VT as the First-Line Therapy in CAD
Find out about long-term results of VT ablation in patients with CAD and preserved LV systolic function.
Constraint Induced Therapy
After a stroke, rehabilitation is the key to recovery. And constraint induced therapy is one of the best forms of rehabilitation. Learn more about constraint induced therapy in this article.
Diets to Reduce My Stomach
Many people yearn to achieve a nice, lean body with a chiseled, tone stomach. Unfortunately, the majority of the population never reaches the magazine-style look due to various reasons such as lack of knowledge or motivation. The number one failure usually relates to your diet. You will never be abl
Arteriosclerosis Risk Factors
Arteriosclerosis, commonly referred to as hardening of the arteries, is a degenerative condition affecting the blood vessels throughout the body, especially the coronary blood vessels. There are several risk factors associated with the development of arteriosclerosis. What follows is a list of the m
What Are the Treatments for an Ascending Aortic Aneurysm?
Aneurysms occur due to weakening of the walls of the arterial blood vessels. This weakened portion of the artery can become further damaged, balloon out and could even rupture, resulting in a serious life-threatening situation. The most common aneurysms occur in the brain or aorta, which is the larg
Parkinson's Disease and Speech Therapy
Information on speech therapy for people with Parkinson's disease, including an overview of assistive devices..
Family Tree Provides Marker for Stroke Risk
Two new studies show that having family members who have had a stroke increases the risk of stroke.
Herbs to Lower Triglycerides
Triglycerides, a form of fat converted from extra calories in the body, accounts for 95 percent of the body's fatty tissue. While some triglycerides are necessary for the body's store and use of energy, high levels of triglycerides can generate cardiovascular diseases. Because triglycerides exist
Recommended Diet for Reducing Weight & Cholesterol
According to the American Heart Association, elevated cholesterol levels place you at a higher risk for developing any number of cardiac conditions, including both heart attack and stroke. Elevated cholesterol levels often go hand in hand with elevated weight, so the ideal approach is a diet that w
Brain Injection of Growth Hormone Helps Parkinson's
Brain Injection of Growth Hormone Helps Parkinson's Patients
Can I Have Coronary Blockage When My Cholesterol Is Good?
Coronary artery disease, a condition in which the flow of blood through the heart is blocked, is almost always due to the accumulation of cholesterol and other fatty materials in the artery wall, according to the Merck Manuals. However, it is possible that your coronary blockage is caused by some ot
What Foods Are Good for Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy or fatty substance created in the body. Although the body needs some cholesterol to function properly, too much can be harmful to the circulatory system. There are several foods that can help the body not only lower bad cholesterol levels, but also keep the blood vessels and he
Cholesterol Lowering Alternatives
High cholesterol is a common problem with serious side effects, including heart disease and heart attack. The body naturally produces cholesterol at varying levels, placing some at an increased risk of developing higher levels than others. Cholesterol is affected by heredity factors as well as the f
Silent Cerebral Events/Lesions Related to AF Ablation
What sort of embollic fingerprints are left after AF ablation?
What Is the Job of the Pacemaker?
A pacemaker is a small device, powered by a battery, that helps the heart to beat in a regular rhythm by using electrical impulses. Pacemakers are placed in the chest or abdomen, and are used to treat instances of arrhythmia, during which the heart beats too fast, too slow or in an irregular rhythm.
Normal Adult Respiration Rate
The respiratory rate (RR) is one of the vital signs measured when physicians and nurses check your health status. Respiration (breathing) is controlled by the brain. A variety of factors can influence your respiration such as head injury, bleeding, stress and fever, hypothermia, medications, volunta