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Articles related to "Myocardial Infarction"
Acute Coronary Syndrome What goes on during chest pain that may be a heart attack? acute coronary syndrome • chest pain • heart attack • angina • myocardial infarction
Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction No matter what names you use, heart attack, myocardial infarction or cardiac arrest, these are medical emergencies. heart attack • myocardial infarction • sudden cardiac arrest • cpr • aeds
HEART ATTACK: PART ONE A brief explanation of heart attack. first • aid • medical • emergencies • heart
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. cardiovascular • thyroid • hypothyroidism • subclinical hypothyroidism • myocardial infarction
Thyroid Hormone and Cardiovascular Disease - Hypothyroidism Too little thyroid hormone can significantly increase your risk of heart disease. heart disease • hypothyroidism • cholesterol • triglyceride • atherosclerosis
What is a Heart Attack? The Basics. What is a Heart Attack? This is a very basic explanation of what constitutes an attack, what the symptoms are and how to recognize the onset before any serious damage will result. heart attack • atherosclerosis • blockage • chest pain • myocardial infarction
Heart Attack Symptoms in Women Heart attack symptoms in women frequently look different than heart attack symptoms in men. Protect yourself by knowing the signs to watch out for. heart attack symptoms • heart attack symptoms in women • acute myocardial infarction • ami • chest pain
Heart Attacks a Frightening Risk for Young Women Young women are not immune to having a heart attack. In fact, they are likely to be misdiagnosed, often with disasterous results. heart attack • mi • ami • myocardial infarction • heart disease
Metformin: Good For the Heart Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for type II diabetics. Recent research has uncovered that the medicine offers additional benefits. heart disease • diabetes • metformin • diabetes treatment • heart attack
Reducing your Risk of a Heart Attack Heart attacks remain one of the world's biggest killers, yet there are simple steps that we can all take in order to reduce our risk of being struck down. heart disease • heart attack • cardiovascular disease • myocardial infarction • lifestyle change
Caring for the human heart The human heart is about the size of a fist and weighs between 200 to 425 grams. It sits between the lungs and the middle of the chest, a little left of the breastbone. angina • arteries • blood • cholesterol • clot
Causes of Chest Pain Chest pain is typically associated with a heart attack, but that's not the only cause. What else produces chest pain? chest pain • cardiac chest pain • pulmonary chest pain • gastrointestinal chest pain • musculoskeletal chest pain
Coronary Artery Revascularization For some patients who suffer from unstable angina or myocardial infarction, balloon angioplasty with stenting and bypass grafts are necessary life-saving treatments. heart attack • coronary angiography • balloon angioplasty • coronary artery stent • coronary artery bypass graft
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
How Thrombosis Occurs We wouldn't live long without an effective blood clotting mechanism but when things go wrong the consequences of thrombosis can be fatal. how thrombosis occurs • blood clotting • the clotting triad • rudolf virchow • platelets and thrombosis
Be afraid, be very afraid Heart disease in women. heart disease • heart attack • stroke • cpr • health
Choose a Heart-healthy Lifestyle What's the best combination of diet and lifestyle factors to maximize your chances of avoiding a myocardial infarction? Swedish researchers have the answer. karolinska institutet dietary patterns study • karolinska institutet women's health study • agneta akesson's dietary health study • post-menopausal women and healthy eating. • post-menopausal women and diet
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Various (some preventable) symptoms and complications and their initial presentation in patients with lupus are associated with different degrees of mortality. systemic lupus erythematosus • sle • sle mortality • sle complications • lupus nephritis
Cogan's Syndrome Cogan's syndrome, which primarily affects children and young adults, causes eye inflammation, vasculitis, and hearing loss. sensorineural hearing loss • autoimmune deafness • autoimmune keratitis • autoimmune conjunctivitis • autoimmune scleritis
Congestive Heart Failure Congestive heart failure is sometimes called the "silent epidemic" because it causes more Americans to be hospitalized than all cancers combined. signs of congestive heart failure • treating congestive heart failure • stages of chf • research funding for chf • chf silent killer
Here's to your Heart! Cardiac health and the Mediterranean diet The Mediterranean diet tastes good AND keeps us healthy! Many experts are now recommending the Mediterranean way of eating, even over traditional low-fat, low-cholesterol diets. mediterranean • diet • health • cardiac • heart
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) is an autoimmune disorder triggered and influenced by environmental and lifestyle factors. insulin dependent diabetes mellitus • iddm • diabetes • autoimmune • insulin
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. congestive heart failure • heart failure • difficulty breathing • leg swelling • weight gain
Congestive Heart Failure Explained Congestive heart failure affected 2.3 million Americans in 2005. Its causes are legion, and it sometimes eludes diagnosis. A primer on CHF is offered here. congestive heart failure causes • chf underlying causes • cardiovascular circuit • heart anatomy • cardiac anatomy
Elderly Dementia and Delirium What are the differences between delirium and dementia in the elderly? What are the symptoms? How do you diagnosis and treat cognitive impairments? dementia care • dementia symptoms • dementia treatment • dementia causes • elderly dementia
Heart Murmurs-- Innocent or Not? When a physician tells you that you (or your child) have a heart murmur, it's a frightening experience. A little information about the causes of murmurs may allay fears. heart murmur causes • abnormal heart valves • heart examination • heart ultrasound • echocardiogram
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia Heparin therapy is widely used to prevent and treat clotting disorders. In some people, heparin triggers autoimmune conditions of severe platelet deficiency. thrombocytopenia • platelets • platelet antibodies • itp • autoimmune thrombocytopenia
Human AGTR1 Expression The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) increases blood pressure by activating AT1R, which occurs in numbers determined by its gene expression. human agtr1 gene expression • at1r expression • angiotensin ii type 1 receptor gene • agtr1 transcriptional regulation • genetic influence on cardiovascular disease
Relaxation and Cardiovascular Health Low Heart Variability Rates are a predictor of cardiovascular disease, but relaxation techniques have been found to raise HVR, thereby improving cardiovascular health. improving cardiovascular health • mind/body approach • yoga/asanas • relaxation response • inner balance and harmony
The RAS Exerts Control The renin-angiotensin system plays a role in the regulation of blood pressure and fluid balance, exerting control in all tissues via receptors. ras • renin angiotensin system • at1r • at2r • angiotensin receptors
Understanding Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Although men are reluctant to seek help for erection problems, these are much more common in the population than people think - and many cases are eminently treatable. erectile dysfunction • erections and heart attacks • impotence • failure of erections • viagra
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? atrial fibrillation • a-fib • palpitations • cardioversion • anticoagulation
Brain Damage from Anoxia Did you ever hold your breath for too long? If so, you could be doing more damage than you thought. It can cause anoxic brain injury, an injury which occurs as a result of too little oxygen to the brain. anoxia • oxygen • lack • brain • injury
Physical Dangers of Eating Disorders Malnutrition is just one of the many physical problems that an anorexic or bulimic may encounter. Lets review some others... eating disorder • anorexia • bulimia • malnutrition • starvation
Physical Dangers of Eating Disorders There are a number of very real and very dangerous physical problems that can accompany an eating disorder. anorexia • bulimia • eating disorder • physical problems • dehydration
Physical Dangers of Eating Disorders At first glance, it would seem that the main physical danger of an eating disorder would be malnutrition. While malnutrition is indeed a serious result of an eating disorder, there is much more to consider eating disorders • anorexia • bulimia • physical dangers.
Depression and Heart Disease Depression is as reliable a predictor of heart disease as bad cholesterol or a previous heart attack. Unbelievably, doctors don't check their patients for depression. depression • heart disease • depression and heart disease • cardiac • depression and cardiac disorders
Mercury in Fish and SeaFood Seafood is a great source of protein and essential fatty acids, but some species are not healthy to eat. fish • seafood • nutrition • mercury • protein
Merle Oberon Part II Part two of the turbulent and fascinating life of transcontinental movie queen Merle Oberon. lucien ballard • "the lodger" • laurence olivier • vivian leigh • "wuthering heights"
PHANTOM DEATH Many who already know that they have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are well aware of the potentially fatal consequences of this disease. But many, many more have the disease without knowing it. This article attempts to use the shock value of a possible case of death in sleep due directly to apnea, in order to gain the attention of the general public, who need to know much more about OSA. obstructive sleep apnea • osa • apnea • breathing • respiration
Risks and Complications of Surgery Whether it is abdominal surgery, plastic surgery, or any other invasive surgical treatment, it is dangerous to assume 100% safety. risks of surgery • complications of surgery • cardiovascular risks of surgery • pulmonary risks of surgery • donda west
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
Diet and Health: How do they Mix? An article that literally dives into the many problems people have with dieting, cholesterol, and eating healthy. Some of the problems Americans have with respect to weight are solved simply whereas others are somewhat complex. Take a look at what this article has to say and then go do the right thing and see your health care provider. cholesterol • dieting • animal fat • diets • unsaturated fats
Integrated Medicine for Menopause It has been almost 4 years since the proverbial bomb dropped, when the Prempro (combined Premarin and Provera) arm of Women's Health Initiative study was abruptly stopped hormone therapy • ht • whi study • postmenopausal women • breast cancer
THE LONG ROAD AHEAD OF THE HUMAN GENOME PROJECT What we can expect from the human genome project in the near future. human genome project • genes • diseases • dna • sequences
PHARMACOGENOMICS: MEDICINES TAILORED JUST FOR YOU This article is a brief description of the new science of Pharmacogenomics that will permit the design of medicine specific for a person according to his/her genetic make up. pharmacogenomics • personalized medicine • medicines • biochip • dna |
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