Category Archives: Heart Health

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

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