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Do you really feel annoyed to fleece ugly veins on your legs? Do you still adore long harem skirts and trousers in hot summers, or wrap yourself in a bath linen when at the beach with friends because you are uncomfortable about the veins peeping from your legs? If your…
While nobody likes the way fat on their gut makes them look, the real danger is the fat IN their gut. This is referred to as visceral fat and is some NASTY stuff. It has been attributed to everything from diabetes to heart disease. The good news is that in…
A cardiologist is someone who treats ailments related to the cardiovascular system of the body. The question, “When should I visit a heart doctor?” often comes up, but the answer is usually ambiguous. Sometimes, the answer is quite clear. If you have had a heart attack or any other event…
A new study that is about to be published in the New England Journal of Medicine will reveal that despite the disparate statistics for male and female heart attack and stroke numbers, it is individual risk factors such as weight, diabetes and smoking that plays a higher role in determining…
As a child, you might be curious about yours old relative’s thick stockings and specifically those blue, gnarled veins that trying to bring up from the wan, rough and wrinkle-paper liked skin. In medical term, those snakes like yucky veins are known as varicose veins. Varicose veins, operates in a…
Breathlessness is an unpleasant sensation of rapid, uncomfortable and difficult breathing. The medical term is dyspnea. Sudden severe breathlessness is one of the most common reasons of visiting hospitals or calling an ambulance. Shortness of breath may develop suddenly and it is described as acute breathlessness. However, it may also…
Are you worried sick about the fine blue and purple lines visible on your legs that stop you from wearing your favorite pair of shorts in the summer? Take heart they are not your fault. Spider veins in most cases are genetic, so you have your parents to blame for…
Cholesterol is present in saturated animal fats such as adrenal glands, brain tissue, liver, kidneys, bile, blood and nerve fibers. It can also be found in oils of egg yolks. When consumed too much fat, the cholesterol can reach the arteries. It becomes thick and hardens the arteries causing heart…
Are you suffering from heart ailment and your cardiologist has recommended a healthy diet plan for you? In all probability, a certified and qualified doctor would do so for the well being of his or her patient. According to the American Heart Association, your daily healthy diet consists of food…
With blood pressure being high, also known as hypertension, there is increased propensity of heart disease as well as stroke. If a person is obese, alcoholic, smokes; all deadly combinations, then the person would be at-risk of suffering from hypertension. A systolic hypertension patient’s systolic blood pressure ought to be…
The failure to consume Vitamin D regularly has led to major illnesses in the past few years. According to a well-known research of 2009 that found its appearance in the "Archives of Internal Medicine", "about 77% of Americans suffer from Vitamin D deficiency." Vitamin D is not only crucial for…
Heart failure, commonly known as congested heart failure, is a progressive heart disease. The pathophysiology is pronounced by dysfunction of the ventricles. Heart failure is generally classified as either Systolic Heart Failure or Diastolic Heart Failure.
Systolic Heart Failure is characterized by
Dysfunction in contractility: the heart fail to pump…
Veins that look prominent on your body – be it anywhere – are unsightly and unattractive. Now, if you have developed bluish or purple veins on your arms, they are known as spider veins. Though such thread-like veins commonly develop in the legs and ankles, they may also manifest in…
Recently, I've been so engaged on a certain forum wherein a lot of people take part with several types of questions. I just realized that it felt so good being able to help some of them on the knowledge that you have. There was this member who asked on how…
Dr. C. Michael Gibson, of the Harvard Medical School has completed a study funded in part by the Bayer drug company in connection with a new medication that could potentially save the lives of thousands of people who have had either a heart attack or serious heart related chest pain…
External counter pulsation or ECP is a non-intrusive procedure for individuals struggling with heart ailment like angina pain and failure of the heart. In the United States as well as in other countries, you will find a snowballing number of patients who have tried standard treatments for revascularization but with…
Veins can be defined as blood vessels carrying blood from the tissues of the body to the heart. Blood is pumped by the heart to the lungs to carry oxygen. The blood that is rich in oxygen is subsequently pumped to other parts of the body through the arteries. The…
Butter, cheese, Potato, Bacon - all sounds yummy! But are you really allowed to consume these being a heart attack victim? Perhaps NO! Here's what you should know what the cardiologists opine these days when your heart attack diet menu is concerned. Certainly, the new federal government compiled what the…
You will find that the best exercise for your heart health will involve many of the same things that work for losing excess body fat. This is because the two are so closely tied that being overweight is directly attributed to heart disease. That is not to say that a…
You have had a long list of tests done for you, and now your general physician has asked you to make an appointment with a cardiologist. It is alright if you start to freak out as the dreaded date approaches. But before you work yourself into a frenzy, Cardiologists in…
The obesity trend numbers have sent people rushing for their cans and bottles of diet soda, thinking that they are making a choice that is better for them than their regular drinks. After all, diet soda has zero calories which should make it better for dieters. But, a number of…
Varicose veins if left ignored and untreated may result in a number of complications. These include bleeding, venous ulcers, thrombophlebitis and varicose eczema.
A patient affected by varicose veins has enlarged, twisted veins in his or her legs and feet. More women are affected by this condition than men. It…
A blocked artery can pose serious health problems because it prevents the passage of life-saving oxygen to a critical part of the human body-the heart. Angioplasty and stenting can save your life if done at the right time. It is one of the most effective treatments that an angina patient…
Higher levels of Omega 6 fatty acids may be associated with a lowered risk in the development of coronary heart disease according to recent research studies. Omega 3 fatty acids have already been established as beneficial to better health, with is Omega 6 counterpart often warned against. The newer studies…
Women often develop purple or bluish-colored bulging veins in their legs, which are found just beneath the surface of the skin. Though this is not a serious medical condition but some find intrusive surgeries cosmetically unattractive. Records show that about half of US women suffer from this condition and they…
Most of the leading physical therapists have within their service offerings therapy for excruciating pain caused by injury to elbow, shoulder, hip, and ankle, foot, knee and back injuries. With modern equipments and beautiful sprawling facilities, these physical therapy clinics are equipped to cater to the needs of its customers.…
Shortness of breath occurs due to a variety of reasons causing a blockage in your breathing airway and heart muscles. It has been scientifically proven that an adult with approx 70 kgs (150 pound) breathes with an average rate of 14 breaths per minute while put to rest. Too much…
Heart disease is on the rise. Are you aware of this fact? A recent study shows that the number of patients suffering from peripheral arterial disease commonly termed as PAD has increased around 24 percent in last 10 years (2000 to 2010). Not only PAD, number of individuals with heart…
In this article, readers will learn about shortness of breath, congestive heart failure, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. A patient must always consult an experienced cardiologist to get the best treatment.
Gasping for breath is not only an uncomfortable experience but also a frightening one. It is more alarming if you…
Heart disease for many of us, seems like a problem that we just have to live with. We have all been a part of a conversation where someone makes a heart attack joke and everyone laughs about it, even though it really isn't funny at all. There are so many…
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