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Cardiovascular Health : Health & Medical
Periventricular Hypodensity & Small Vessel Disease
Small vessel disease is a cardiac condition that can be difficult to detect; it can be asymptomatic or have symptoms similar to angina, according to the Mayo Clinic. A CT scan for a condition known as periventricular hypodensity can help in properly diagnosing small vessel disease.
The Habits That Can Cause a Stroke
Your habits, whether bad habits or just habits have the potential to greatly affect your stroke risk. Which of your habits could be increasing your risk?
How to Measure a Heartbeat Rate
Whether you are just keeping an eye on your overall health, or ensuring that your heart rate is in the proper range during cardiovascular exercise, periodically checking your pulse is a vital tool in your arsenal for ensuring optimal health. Checking your pulse measures the number of times that your
Cholesterol Alternative
According to the American Heart Association, cholesterol is created by the human body to help keep humans healthy. Large amounts of fatty foods can produce cholesterol that is harmful to the health of a human being.
How to Lower Cholesterol With the Mediterranean Diet
When you hear the word "diet," it probably conjures up ways to reduce food intake and calories to lose weight. The Mediterranean Diet isn't a weight-loss diet. It's actually a heart-healthy eating plan. It's based on the conventional diets of some of the countries of the Mediterranean Basin. Eating
Diet to Cut Down on Bad Cholesterol
Cholesterol comes in two different, but important, types -- HDL and LDL, according to the American Heart Association. HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is the "good" cholesterol that can help to keep your body healthy and functioning well. LDL (low-density lipoprotein), on the other hand, is the "bad"
Alternative Therapies for Parkinson's Disease
An overview of alternative treatments for Parkinson's disease, including tips you should know before trying them.
Normal Human Pulse Rate
Your pulse is the number of beats your heart makes per minute. You can feel a pulse when you press your fingers against the skin where an artery is pumping. For a healthy body, you need a healthy heart, and the pulse is an indicator of how your heart is functioning. A normal human pulse rate varies
Which Medications Can Interfere with Nicotinic Acid?
Find out which drugs can interact with nicotinic acid.
Side Effects of a High Pulse
A person's pulse rate reflects the number of times the heart beats each minute. A normal pulse of an adult is 60 to 100 beats per minute. A high pulse is more than 100 beats per minute. The medical term for high pulse is called tachycardia.
Wireless Smartphone ECG Enables Large-Scale Screening
The ubiquitous presence of internet-connected phones and tablets presents a new opportunity for cost-effective and efficient ECG screening and on-demand diagnosis.
Coffee and Green Tea May Help Lower Stroke Risk
Green tea and coffee may help lower your risk of having a stroke, especially when both are a regular part of your diet, according to new research.
About Normal Ranges for Cholesterol
Having your cholesterol checked is an important step in determining your susceptibility to heart disease. Prior to the test, your doctor will tell you to fast the night before. You will be tested for your LDL and HDL cholesterol counts, as well as your triglyceride level.
How to Store Xenical
Xenical is a prescription weight-loss medication used by doctors to treat severely overweight individuals with a body mass index (BMI) exceeding 30. It may also be prescribed for individuals with a BMI under 30 if they are at risk for obesity. According to the manufacturer, Roche, Xenical works by b
Treatment of Acute Heart Failure in the ED
Find out how far EDs have come with acute heart failure management along with future directions.
Diet for External Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids form when anal blood vessels are inflamed and swollen, caused by either a weakening of the vessel wall or excess internal pressure from constipation. The swollen blood vessels can cause itching or pain and can even burst, leading to bleeding. One of the best ways to prevent and treat hem
ECG Findings Associated With Cocaine Use in Humans
What clues can ECGs provide in diagnosing and managing patients who are using cocaine?
Facts About Hemorrhoids
When blood vessels in the rectum swell, they are called hemorrhoids. This area has a rich blood supply, and this condition is common persons over the age of 50 and pregnant women. Hemorrhoids are typically easy to treat with a high fiber diet, plenty of fluids and over the counter medications.
What Are Nasal Stents?
Birth defects and trauma after birth can cause nasal deformations in children. Some deformations are visible on the child's face, like a cleft lip, while other deformations you can detect by observing the child's breathing. Consult a specialist after detecting a deformation. If your doctor thinks pl