Category Archives: Heart Health

There are many causes for clogged arteries and arterial plaque including an unhealthy diet, high LDL cholesterol, smoking, and elevated blood sugar or diabetes. Clogged arteries are a preventable condition and you should work towards keeping your arteries as plaque-free as possible, or else it could land you in the hospital with a heart attack ...click here to read more

HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels are correlated to the psychological well-being of a person, according to a recent study published in Lipids in Health and Disease. The study was conducted to verify whether the psychological make-up of a person could be used to predict blood lipid levels. Inspiration behind the study Several previous studies have ...click here to read more

Postmenopausal women have low estrogen levels, which are associated with vascular problems such as high blood pressure and muscle problems causing loss of leg strength. However, there may be a simple solution for this. The latest research published in Menopause suggests that climbing stairs can help lower blood pressure and build leg strength. How is ...click here to read more

February is heart month, which is a good time to take a closer look at your heart health. The heart is an important organ, as it supplies blood to the rest of your body, and healthy circulation is the key to healthy living. But when circulation becomes impaired, many bodily functions begin to deteriorate or ...click here to read more

Stroke-related brain damage can be assessed by studying the patient’s eyes. In a new study published in Neurology, researchers from the National Institute of Health (NIH) found that the eyes of stroke patients had unusual bright specks. They believe that these were caused by a chemical called gadolinium that was given to patients before brain ...click here to read more

If someone is suffering from severe tricuspid regurgitation, they will likely experience symptoms that will require specific treatment. It helps to understand exactly how the heart works to fully comprehend what tricuspid regurgitation is. Let’s look at the heart before we address the question? The heart is divided into four chambers. The upper chamber is ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever experienced a migraine, you know it’s a miserable feeling. Your head is pounding, you can’t bear to open your eyes as they are too sensitive, and you may even feel nauseous. You’re bound to a dark room and pray that it passes quickly. If migraines are a frequent occurrence for you, then ...click here to read more

Multifocal atrial tachycardia (MAT) is a heart condition characterized by an irregularly fast heartbeat, otherwise known as arrhythmia. The patient will present with a heartbeat faster than 100 beats per minute (bpm)—in some cases reaching as high as 250 bpm—which is more than twice the normal rate. This is caused by several sites of competing ...click here to read more

There are many factors that can contribute to high blood pressure such as being overweight, poor diet, and lack of physical activity. But there is another condition that can also lead to high blood pressure: it’s primary aldosteronism. Primary aldosteronism is a hormone disorder that can contribute to high blood pressure. Our adrenal glands are responsible ...click here to read more

Heart disease is usually not detected until symptoms present themselves. Sometimes, it remains undiscovered until there is heart failure. Timely detection of heart disease risk can help provide timely intervention and mitigate risk. Traditionally, doctors base their diagnosis on parameters such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. However, researchers have recently discovered a protein ...click here to read more

Stroke patients whose walking ability has been affected can benefit from arm exercises, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Victoria in British Columbia. In fact, arm exercises can benefit not only those who recently suffered a stroke but also those who experienced it years ago. Researchers worked with volunteers ...click here to read more

By definition, obstructive shock is considered a serious medical emergency and should be treated as soon as humanly possible, as it could be potentially fatal. Obstructive shock occurs when the heart endures insufficient diastolic filling (when the heart is supplied with a fresh stream of blood). Without regular diastolic filling, the heart can’t adequately perform ...click here to read more

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a heart rate that accelerates when you stand up. This condition can take effect up to 10 minutes after standing up. This condition prevents the body from controlling blood pressure and heart rate as it normally would, stopping blood from getting to the brain. This often results in dizziness ...click here to read more

Heart disease can be induced by frequent exposure to high-decibel sounds such as traffic noise, according to a new study. These noises are the type that you hear every day and range from the honking of horns and planes taking off to loud conversations and music. A study published in The American College of Cardiology ...click here to read more