Articles related to "Cardiac"



Exercise, The Miracle Cure-All
The concept of having to check with one's doctor before starting a new exercise program is, in most cases, unnecessary and often self-defeating.
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THE CARDIAC ARREST SURVIVAL ACT: PART ONE
The complete text of the Cardiac Arrest Survival Bill of 1999.
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Cardiac Muscles- I
Do you know what makes the heart tick? Do you know name of the hormone the heart produces? Read on for interesting info..
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Cardiac Muscles-II
Larger the animal slower the heart beats. From elephants to humming birds the heart rate goes up from about 35 to over a thousand every minute.
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THE CARDIAC ARREST SURVIVAL ACT: PART TWO
Part two of the Cardiac Arrest Survival Act, as well as this week's Good Samaritan Law from the state of Georgia.
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Reducing Our Risk of Heart Disease
It has long been a myth that estrogens protect women from heart disease, but heart disease is in fact the number one cause of death among American women. As we discussed in the previous articles, thyroid disease increases our risk of developing heart disease.
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Thescelosaurus: The Dinosaur with a Heart?
Paleontologists made the news earlier this year with reports of a possible fossilized heart in a Thescelosaurus.
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Thyroid Hormone and Cardiovascular Disease - Hypothyroidism
Too little thyroid hormone can significantly increase your risk of heart disease.
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Thyroid Hormone and Heart Disease - Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone) was first identified as a problem with the heart and the vascular system.
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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.

Recovery After Heart Surgery
Learn what to expect when recovering from heart surgery and which symptoms should be cause for concern.
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The Heart
The following article provides more information about the basic anatomy and physiology of the heart.
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How You Can Fight Heart Disease
A new diagnosis of heart disease can make patients feel depressed and helpless. But there is much that people can do immediately to take back control of their health.
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iPod Does Not Harm Pacemakers
Electronic noise from digital music players does not affect cardiac pacemakers.
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Depression, Anxiety, Inflammation and Disease
"Stress can kill you" is no longer just an expression; it's a scientific fact.
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Hands-Only CPR
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation takes on a new look as a hands-only approach is introduced in sudden cardiac arrest for adults.
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Hypothyroidism and Atherosclerosis
Along with smoking, hypertension, and elevated cholesterol, hypothyroidism is a significant risk factor for atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.
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Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that is more common than people may realize. What should individuals with this condition know with regards to management?
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Hypothermia: What you need to know
As the cold weather approaches, it is important to know the warning signs of hypothermia and precautions to take to prevent it.
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LONG SLOW DISTANCE: Slow, but not too slow
Run long, run slow, that is to say, long slow distance (LSD) is often seen by serious runners as one of the cornerstones of their training. So why is this? Is it really so important? Which type of runner is it for? How many times a week or in a month should you do a slow long distance run? What race distances does it help towards training for? How far should you run in relation to the distance of the race you want to peak for? Read on please.
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Lymph hearts
Do you know that there are special types of hearts in some animals that pump lymph? These are on the backside of the animals like frogs and toads…
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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome was once unconditionally fatal. Recent advances in the field of cardiovascular surgery have enabled those who were once considered "doomed at birth" to live full and productive lives! Read on to learn more... (includes diagrams and ultrasound pics)
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Subclinical Hypothyroidism May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Women with low thyroid may be more at risk for cardiovascular disease. Even slightly low normal levels may increase the risk for postmenopausal women.
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Columbus As an Old Man
Columbus spent his last days poor and embittered. And recent evidence has revealed that Columbus did not die from gout as was always thought but from heart failure.
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Larry King- 50 Years on the Air
Talk show host Larry King, with his trademark suspenders, celebrates 50 years in broadcasting. His CNN show "Larry King Live" is shown in over 200 countries worldwide.
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Smoking and Heart Birth Defects
Mothers who smoke any time during the month before conception through the first trimester are at higher risk for having babies with serious cardiac birth defects.
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Women: Get Up and Move
The March 22-29th issue of JAMA is dedicated to Women's health. This is the first of several articles that sum up the findings reported in this week's publication. This study found that women benefit more than men from aspirin therapy and rarely suffer a heart attack following exercise - especially if they exercise on a regular basis.
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Heart Attacks May Be Contagious!
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Cogan's Syndrome
Cogan's syndrome, which primarily affects children and young adults, causes eye inflammation, vasculitis, and hearing loss.
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Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) has causes and symptoms similar to those of overt hypothyroidism. This article describes SH and explains why it should be treated.
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Dextrous Muscles
Read about the muscles which enable us to take a grip, hold on to big and small objects, move, rotate, push, pinch, pierce, pick and pull at the objects.
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Congestive Heart Failure
There are many causes for congestive heart failure, but the treatment is always aimed at keeping the heart stable. Find out more about living with a weakening heart.
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Drug Abuse and AD Development
Recreational drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamine, marijuana, and heroin have all been implicated in autoimmune disease development and progression.
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The oxymoron of 'universal health care'
Health care should be taken out of the government's hands, in order to ensure efficient and technologically-sound care for all.
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Taking it to Heart

Trail Review, Minnewaska State Park in New Paltz, NY
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DEFIBRILLATION and AED'S
A look at defibrillation and defibrillation devices.
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Exercise Guidelines for Pregnancy and Postpartum
During pregnancy, women can continue to exercise and derive health benefits even from mild to moderate exercise routines. This article describes exercise guidelines published by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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NURSING ON THE NET
A brief history of Nursing on the Internet.
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Taking a BioPSE of Bioelectric Field Studies
This article describes some problems with simulation in the bioelectric field area and discusses a related Problem Solving Environment from the NIH.
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How to Read Your Cholesterol Test
Consider this a survey article of Cholesterol – What’s good, what’s bad, and how to know the difference.
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Lowering Cholesterol in Childhood
It is essential to aggressively reduce cholesterol levels early in life with a low-fat diet to successfully prevent heart disease and obesity in adulthood.
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Olive Sea Snake
Fifteen species of sea snake live on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, and Aipysurus laevis is commonly encountered by divers.
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Spinal Alignment And Hypertension
A keen physician noticed that many of his hypertensive patients decreased their high blood pressure by visiting their chiropractor.
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Got Veggies?
Shunning those carrots and peas? Think again!
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Learning, Laughing, Linking: Three Keys to Successful Living
Successful living. You've read, studied, even practiced. This article sums it all up, brings together all the various avenues of discovery, and makes it simple--if not easy--to live the successful, power-filled life. Get ready...
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More on the Heart
More basic facts concerning the heart and its health. A discussion of heart attack victims and the medications now being used to prolong life and its quality
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Sea Stingers
Jellyfish are the invisible creatures of the depths with an amazingly painful sting. In some cases they even have the ability to kill. Watch out for these slow moving, miraculous animals when swimming in the sea.
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Alternative Therapy - Herbal Medicine
The first of many articles on alternative therapies. Herbal Medicine is one of the mostly used remedies.
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