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Heart Diseases : Health & Medical

Angiogram

An angiogram is an X-ray test that uses fluoroscopy to take pictures of the blood flow within an artery (such as the aorta) or a vein (such as the vena cava).

Job Stress is Bad for the Heart

In a British study, stressed workers were up to 68% more likely to get heart disease than other workers; unhealthy lifestyles were a factor.

The Impact of Continuous Fasting on Your Heart's Health

Several studies have been conducted to assess the impact of fasting on your heart's health by researchers from various parts of the world. Studies conducted in this field reveal an interesting relationship between continuous fasting and heart health.

About Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital heart disease is present at birth. The fetus' heart is developed in the second month of pregnancy. One in 120 babies are born with at least one form of heart disease. Congenital heart disease is the most common major birth defect.

Congestive Heart Failure Differential Diagnosis

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention report as many as five million people in the United States suffer from congestive heart failure in any given year. Conditions like coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and diabetes can all trigger symptoms of heart failure. A differential diagnosi

OPTIMIZE-HF Study

Although diabetes is a common comorbidity in patients with heart failure, the connection has not been studied extensively. This report looks at the association in depth.

Do You Need to Lower Cholesterol Naturally

Your normal body temperature is 37 degrees centigrade and cholesterol melts at 149 degrees centigrade. Clinical research has already demonstrated that cholesterol lodged in your arteries becomes very soluble in your bloodstream, provided there is enough lecithin there, which then melts it away, so i

Chalazion - The Eye Bump

A Chalazion is a cyst in the eyelid, medically known as a meibomian gland lipogranuloma. They are painless nodules and can become acutely inflamed, taking months to heal fully with treatment or years to heal without any complication. In laymen terms, it is a small bump, mostly on the upper eyelid, c

Strokes In Young People Increasing

More and more we're seeing strokes in young people increasing in the United States, and their unhealthy lifestyle is likely to blame say experts who looked at hospital data on 8 million patients between the years of 1995 to 2008. Once a condition of older people, strokes are happening with alar

Coronary Artery Disease Complications

The Texas Heart Institute lists coronary artery disease as the most common form of heart disease among Americans. The disease occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries, causing them to harden and make it difficult for blood to flow freely to and from the heart. Also known as athlerosclerosis, thi

Should You Consider Natural Ways of Dealing With Cholesterol?

Natural remedies used to lower high cholesterol levels are not only safe but also very effective. A healthy diet and regular exercise are the best natural remedies for high cholesterol. Reports show that they can lower cholesterol levels by 35% in weeks and with a combination of natural supplements