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Articles related to "Angina"
Living with Stable Angina A self-management tool to help angina sufferers learn the facts about angina, lower risks, and increase blood flow to the heart, the Angina Plan improves quality of life. heart disease cure • chest pain • nicorandil • angina symptoms • angina plan
Angina Angina, a very common problem indicating that there is a lack of oxygen to the heart, is often misunderstood. This article presents the basic facts about angina and how it is treated. Remember, however, to see your own family physician if problems develop. chest pain • angina • stable angina • unstable angina • coronary
Acute Coronary Syndrome Explained Acute coronary syndrome consists of thorax (chest) pain and additional signs and symptoms that occur when the heart doesn't acquire an adequate amount of blood. acute coronary syndrome • heart disease • thorax (chest) pain • causes of acute coronary syndrome • symptoms and diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome
HEART ATTACK: PART TWO Risk factors for heart attack, and descriptions of angina and sudden cardiac death. emergencies • first • aid • heart • attack
Acute Coronary Syndrome Recognize symptoms and get diagnosed early to avoid serious damage to the heart. acute coronary syndrome • coronary arteries • coronary bypass surgery • angioplasty • heart attack
B Vitamins Fail Test High homocysteine levels are associated with more heart attacks. Folate lowers homocysteine levels, but a new study shows folate does not reduce heart attacks. vitamin b6 • vitamin b12 • folate • folic acid • homocysteine
Dying From a Broken heart Men can actually suffer angina - or even an acute heart attack - through stress, and those going through bereavement and depression have an increased risk heart attack. interpersonal therapy • cognitive behavioral therapy • heart attack • depression • angina
Effects of Atherosclerosis Plaques in the artery walls are a risk factor for heart attacks and other cardiovascular events. What are problems that could stem from atherosclerosis? atherosclerosis • coronary artery disease • stroke • abdominal aortic aneurysm • peripheral vascular disease
Healthcare Literacy Issues If your healthcare practitioner has prescribed something it is specific to your needs. Know what it is and why you are taking it. healthcare literacy • healthcare illiteracy • understanding your medications • patient responsibilities • lanoxin
The Discovery of Viagra Sildenafil Citrate whose brand name is Viagra, is a very good example of the way the pharmaceutical industry is driven as much by luck as by design. viagra • sexual dysfunction • drugs • pharmaceutical industry • research and development
Thyroid Disease Cardiac changes occur in both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. A new study shows that mild subclinical hypothyroidism doubles the risk of congestive heart failure. hyperthyroidism • hypothyroidism • autoimmune • thyroid disease • thyrotoxicosis
Be Heart Smart I February is American Health Month. Be kind to your heart and check out this first article in a two-part series, with incredible links to heart healthy related web sites. american heart association • american heart association • aha • ama • american medical association
Healing the Heart Heart disease is the leading killer in the United States. But some simple and effective lifestyle adjustments can drastically decrease your chances of suffering from heart problems in your lifetime. heart disease • aging • supplements • vitamins • minerals
Am I at Risk of Heart Disease? About forty independent risk factors have been identified - each of which increases the chances of an individual developing heart disease risk of heart attack • risk factors for heart disease • narrow coronary arteries • angina • what causes heart attacks
An Explanation of High Blood Pressure Fewer than half those who have high blood pressure actually take their medicines as they should. medication for high blood pressure • drug compliance • hypertension therapy • angina • heart attacks
Cardiac Stress Testing Patients who are at risk for coronary artery disease and heart attacks usually undergo testing to determine their risk. What are some of these tests? cardiac stress testing • stress testing • electrocardiography • echocardiography • myocardial perfusion scan
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Open heart surgery revealed. Go inside the operating room for coronary artery bypass surgery which is used to treat coronary artery disease due to cholesterol and fat. coronary artery bypass surgery • coronary artery disease • open heart surgery • recovery from heart surgery • cags
Living with Heart Failure Being diagnosed with heart failure is frightening. The good news is there are strategies to slow the progression of the disease and help you lead a full and healthy life. heart failure • lower blood pressure • dash • heart and stroke foundation • healthy heart diet
The Power of Magnesium Below is an in-depth explanation as to why magnesium should be regarded as a very important part of our daily diets. magnesium inadequacy • magnesium and protein deficiency • tooth enamel and magnesium • bone osteoporosis • angina pectoris
Understanding the Risk of Diabetes The fact that Diabetes is a disease where the body cannot handle sugar (glucose) is known but many are unaware that it is much more dangerous than just "High Blood Sugar" glucose • heart disease • blood pressure • diabetes mellitus • understanding angina
What to Expect in a Cardiac Stress Test A patient's guide to the cardiac stress test, a procedure that assesses the function of the heart and the effect of arterial blockages during exercise and activity. cardiac stress test • coronary heart arterial disease diagnostic • preparing for heart exercise stress test • stress test treadmill • artery blockages diagnostic
My Breasts - My Poison: Part 4 This is the fourth in a series of articles detailing my own personal story of what silicone breast implants can do. (The fifth article continues on April 28.) I hope you'll read the complete series and look for the soon to be released book, From BIGGER to BATTERED BREASTS, by J.L. Morgan and K. D. Welsh, published by ARROSE BOOKS. With advertising about breast augmentation on the rise, we are sad to say that the silicone breast implant issue is not dead! This dreadful and dangerous surgery is still a very big industry and continues to grow in popularity, especially with the young woman. Brazil boasts that it provides the largest number of these surgical procedures in the world. Why must women measure their worth or physical appearance by the size of their breasts? They just don't realize that in their effort to increase their bust size, more and more women are subjecting themselves to untold risk. breast • implants • silicone • augmentation • enlargement
CABG: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is one of the most common major operations, and it can help to prevent heart attacks in patients with heart disease. cabg • coronary artery bypass graft • heart bypass surgery • atherosclerosis • coronary arteries
CoenzymeQ10: What's so Great About it? CoQ10 is a naturally occurring compound found in every cell in the body. What do we know about CoQ10 and who should be taking it as a dietary supplement? coq10 • age-related macular degeneration • alzheimer's disease • angina • breast cancer
Signs and Symptoms of Heart Disease Recognize the signs of coronary heart disease to know when you are at risk. heart disease • coronary heart disease • heart disease symptoms • cardiac disease • risks of heart disease
That OTHER form of CHD: Maintaing Cardiovascular Health Until recently, all of the articles I have published have related to CHD- <i>congenital heart disease</i>. Because this column relates to the heart, I thought it might be a good idea to inform my readers with reagrd to that <b>other</b> form of CHD- <i>coronary heart disease</i>, which kills more people in North-America every year than any other type of illness. Are clogged arteries threatening <i>your</i>life? Read on to find out whether you are at risk.
A Travel Medicine Guide Whether going on a two year contract to India or a two week holiday to Cambodia, it is important that first time visitors take adequate preventive measures losing medications overseas • taking insulin injections • travel medicine • travel insurance • health precautions for travel
What is Heartburn? Normally a trivial, easily treated if unpleasant problem, the complications arising from heartburn can be serious and need to be closely monitored. what is heartburn • causes of heartburn • heartburn and gastro-oesophageal reflux • obesity and heartburn • coffee and heartburn
Mary Ellen Chase: Storyteller Mary Ellen Chase was an independent woman, who lived in an era when women were not expected to be strong and independent. Like many other Maine women, however, Chase followed her dream of writing and became very successful. This article chronicles her life as one of the early feminists of our country.,Mary Ellen Chase was an independent woman, who lived in an era when women were not expected to be strong and independent. Like many other Maine women, however, Chase followed her dream of writing and became very successful. This article chronicles her life as one of the early feminists of our country. mary ellen chase • maine • writer • biography • mary peters
Hawthorn Hawthorn, another nice addition to the landscape, produces berries with important medicinal value. hawthorn • gardening • herbs • medicinal value • websites
My Diagnosis My personal experience with hearing the diagnosis from my doctor. graves' disease • disease • diagnosis • immune system • heart
Thyroid Hormone and Cardiovascular Disease - Hypothyroidism Too little thyroid hormone can significantly increase your risk of heart disease. heart disease • hypothyroidism • cholesterol • triglyceride • atherosclerosis
Thyroid Hormone and Heart Disease - Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone) was first identified as a problem with the heart and the vascular system. hyperthyroidism • heart disease • cardiovascular • palpitations • cardiac arrythmias
Happy Feet still on top It's conservative pundits' worst nightmare: Happy Feet hangs onto the top spot for the 3rd week. happy feet • animation • box office • warner bros. • movie
Health Benefits of Qigong and T'ai Chi More than exercise qigong involves lifestyle, diet, emotional wellbeing and spiritual practice. It can help with depression, lower blood pressure and relieve chronic pain health benefits of qigong • t’ai chi • spiritual practice • qi flow • emotional well being
How to Recognise and Treat Shock The medical condition of shock is very different to 'having a shock'. Whereas the latter merely causes short-term inconvenience, the former can lead to death. first aid • dealing with shock • treatment for shock • serious bleeding • how to treat shock
Oral Piercings Oral piercings are considered by many as a form of art. This article will discuss some of the oral and general medical problems that arise from them. oral • piercing • oral piercing • oral piercings • tongue
What is Hypothyroidism? Reduced function of the thyroid gland has various causes, the most common in the West being autoimmune disease. Elsewhere dietary deficiency is the usual reason. what is hypothyroidism • autoimmune disease and hypothyroidism • diet and hypothyroidism • heart and hypothyroidism • muscles and hypothyroidism
Yoga for the Heart Chakra Traditionally called anahata, the heart chakra is the centre of love, has the qualities of loving self and others, peace, grace, giving, openness, compassion and harmony. heart chakra • seven major chakras • anaharta • spiritual side • chakra imbalances
An Explanation of Intermittent Claudication Many men over 50 suffer from this relatively unheard of condition - sometimes called Angina of the Calves - which is the result of peripheral vascular disease. intermittent claudication • hardening of arteries • pain in calf • peripheral vascular disease • leg pain when walking
Antonio Vivaldi the Red Priest Brief biography of Antonio Vivaldi, his life and works. Enormously famous for violin concertos 'Le Quattro Stagione' (The Four Seasons.) antonio vivaldi • vivaldi the red priest • le quattro stagione • vivaldi's the four seasons • vivaldi cds
Autoimmune Atrophic Gastritis Autoimmune atrophic gastritis is characterized by chronic inflammation and eventual destruction of the stomach lining, which causes nutrient deficiencies and worse. atrophic • autoimmune • gastritis • heliobacter pylori • autoimmune gastritis
Bottled Water Affects the Environment and Health Producing bottled water is energy-intensive and most of the bottles end up in landfills. Toxic chemicals, like BPA, in plastic bottles could cause health concerns. sigg aluminum water bottle • water bottles disposed in landfill • bpa harmful to health • bottled water hurts environment • polycarbonate leaks bisphenol a
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Symptoms Carbon monoxide is a silent killer that takes hundreds of lives in the United State every year. Odorless, colorless, the effects of the toxic gas are often mistaken for f carbon monoxide • carbon monoxide poisoning • carbon monoxide sources • carbon monoxide defined • carbon oxide
Cardio Risk Factors to Watch for Heart disease is the greatest cause of death and disability for people over 45. Lifestyle factors play a big role and simple changes in diet and exercise can save lives. ten warning signs of cardiovascular disease • ten risk factors for cardiovascular disease • cardio risk factors • diet and exercise can lower cardiovascular risks • change your lifestyle
Fast Heart Attack Care at ER Chest Pain Centers Emergency chest pain centers can assess chest pain and open blocked heart arteries quickly, saving lives and increasing the chances of returning to an active lifestyle. chest pain center • emergency chest pain center • emergency angioplasty • emergency cardiac catheterization • chest pain
Ginger Essential Oil Ginger is traditionally used as a spice for culinary purposes; however, the essential oil of Ginger has been used extensively for centuries for aromatic properties. ginger essential oil • use and medicinal properties of ginger in aromathe • distribution of ginger • distillation of ginger essential oil • properties of ginger oil
Magnesium Supplements for Anxiety Disorders Magnesium deficiency can cause anxiety, insomnia, and other problems. Supplementation may be beneficial for some people who suffer from anxiety disorders. magnesium panic disorder • magnesium anxiety • supplements for panic disorder • supplements for anxiety • symptoms of magnesium deficiency
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Biography of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Russian composer famous for Scheherazade and "The Flight of the Bumble Bee." korsakov • nikolai rimsky korsakov • korsalov scheherazade • nikolai rimsky works • rimsky-korsakov music
Revatio - Treatment for Pulmonary Hypertension Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension is unusually high blood pressure within the pulmonary circuit. Revatio is used to treat PAH by helping blood vessels relax. revatio • sildanefil citrate • viagra • pulmonary hypertension • pah |
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