Poor Sleep Quality Associated with an Increase in the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
A new study has found a relationship between poor sleep quality and an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). This is the first study to find...
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Emily Lunardo - Sep 1,
Category Archives: Heart Disease
Heart Disease and Stroke Risk Low for Those on Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian or Mediterranean Diet
Heart disease and stroke risk have been found to reduce when on a Mediterranean diet, but a new study shows that a Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian diet may...
Common causes of aortic regurgitation: Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, lifestyle changes, and prognosis
What is aortic regurgitation? Aortic regurgitation (AR), also known as aortic valve regurgitation, occurs when the heart’s aortic valve does not properly close. When the valve...
Reduce your risk of heart disease with this beverage
Sadly, rates of heart disease continue to climb in America regardless of advancements in medicine and in spite of all the prevention tips that are available....
World heart day: Enlarged heart, diabetes and heart disease, fluid around the heart, massive heart attack
September 29th is World Heart Day, which is held and organized by the world heart foundation. The purpose of this occasion is to inform people about...
Massive heart attack: Causes, diagnosis, and treatment tips
As the name suggests, a massive heart attack is the most severe form of heart attack one can experience. The symptoms may be so great that...
How to treat left ventricular hypertrophy naturally: Causes, symptoms, and diagnosis
Left ventricular hypertrophy is a condition where the muscle wall becomes thickened (hypertrophied). The left ventricle is the strongest and most muscular chamber of the heart,...
Mild cardiomegaly: Causes and how to reduce a slightly enlarged heart
Mild cardiomegaly refers to a less severe form of cardiomegaly, which is an enlargement of the heart. The heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the...
Living near airports may be putting you at risk
While airplanes are one of mankind’s greatest inventions, they can be the source of a great deal of noise. No one knows this more than those...
Drones may someday be used to save lives
Technology is always advancing. It’s transformed the way we live and operate. Thinking back only about a decade ago, we all used simple cell phones, with...