Category Archives: Heart Health

There are a number of different factors that contribute to nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Quick treatment of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation is important because it can prevent a stroke from occurring. Here we will look at the causes and treatment options. Just what is nonvalvular atrial fibrillation? To understand the condition, you need to understand the heart. ...click here to read more

Heart function is adversely affected for some time when people with cardiac problems follow crash diets, according to a new study presented at Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) 2018. Although this deterioration is transitory, patients with heart disease should consult a doctor before taking on a low calorie regimen like a crash diet. What is a ...click here to read more

When you think about foods that lower blood pressure, reducing salt probably comes to mind along with potassium-rich foods. Your diet should also be stocked with fruits and vegetables. One food that you may not associate with lower blood pressure is sardines. Living with high blood pressure can be quite dangerous because it can be ...click here to read more

Portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG) is a condition that occurs in patients with portal hypertension. Portal hypertension is when blood pressure increases in a system of veins known as the portal venous system, which are the veins that come from the stomach, intestines, spleen, and pancreas and merge into the portal vein. PHG results in changes ...click here to read more

Hardening of the arteries, technically called arteriosclerosis, is a condition that is caused by a deposit of minerals on the walls of arteries. This occurs when the fat deposits on the internal walls of arteries calcifies. Arteries that develop this are narrow and pump insufficient blood to the organs. Significant constriction and stiffening can lead ...click here to read more

Cardiovascular damage could be reversed by greater exposure to sunlight, according to new research. Our cardiovascular system can be affected by different diseases and conditions that include diabetes, hypertension, and atherosclerosis. The study revealed that vitamin D3 can restore the health of our cardiovascular system, thereby reducing the risk of a heart attack. Vitamin D3 ...click here to read more

Common heart attack symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, and sudden dizziness, to name a few. Many of us are well versed in the symptoms of a heart attack and know if we experience them, we need to seek emergency medical attention. Unfortunately, most of us are unfamiliar with symptoms relating to other ...click here to read more

Cognitive decline, often observed in patients surviving a stroke, can be slowed down with a MIND diet. Researchers at Rush University Medical Center examined the MIND diet and claim that it reduces the risk of dementia that is commonly observed in stroke survivors. The MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) is a combination ...click here to read more

Congestive heart failure (CHF), a condition where the heart functions inefficiently, has been found to be linked with metabolism. According to new research published by the German Cancer Research Center, metabolic changes in the body affect this progressive and life-threatening condition. A change in metabolism refers to a change in the key source of energy ...click here to read more

Constrictive pericarditis is a chronic condition that can become a serious health issue, especially if left untreated. While there are different factors that can lead to constrictive pericarditis, the key to recovering is early diagnosis and treatment. If you have never heard the term constrictive pericarditis it probably sounds ominous. What is constrictive pericarditis? Simply ...click here to read more

An ectopic heartbeat occurs as the result of an irregular or premature heartbeat. Other medical terms for this phenomenon include premature ventricular contraction, premature atrial contraction, and extrasystole. It may feel like your heart is momentarily fluttering or skipping a beat. But, what is an ectopic heartbeat exactly? The real reason you may experience one ...click here to read more

Coconut oil is surrounded by a lot of hype. Some people use it to clean their teeth, while others use it as an all-day moisturizer for their skin. It’s true that coconut oil has several different uses, but is it safe? Rather, is it a healthy oil to consume if you’re concerned about your heart? ...click here to read more

In a world that banishes fat, many of us have opted for skim or non-fat products. Although this is an okay practice if you are looking to lose weight, when it comes to cholesterol, you may want to opt for full fat, but only for milk. A three-week crossover study revealed that consuming full-fat, whole ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever listened to anybody’s heartbeat (including your own), it probably sounded similar to “lub-dub, lub-dub.” A heartbeat—or heart rate—signals life and is a strong indication of health as well. In a healthy individual, a normal resting heart rate—when they are still and not in motion—should range between 60 and 100 beats per minute ...click here to read more