Incidence of heart diseases which has been declining due to preventive measures is again rising especially among the young, according to several studies in Western countries. Obesity and Diabetes are also major culprits for this rise in heart diseases. Heart diseases are occurring at an alarm rate especially in 35-54 age group due to [...]
Siblings of coronary artery patients are at high risk
October 5, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The close family members of the people who have coronary artery disease are at risk for coronary artery disease. Brothers and sisters of coronary artery patients are 2.5 times at risk for heart diseases than normal ones. This research study was published in the European Heart Journal. Image courtesy: Siemens Medical division. [...]
World Heart Day: September 30, 2007
September 28, 2007 By Leave a Comment
2007 “World Heart Day” slogan is “Team Up for Healthy Hearts”. Its aim is to encourage people to join together and create hearty-healthy communities. World Heart Federation, World Health Organization and other organizations are taking active part in propagating this message. Heart diseases statistics: Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause [...]
Relationship between Blood pressure and elements
June 1, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The plants and elements that decrease high BP (proved in clinical trials) are: Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Co Enzyme Q10, Fish oil and Flock seed oil are important ones. Elements: 1. Potassium: Deficiency of potassium in food definitely shows its effect on BP. By taking foods that contain more potassium, the high [...]
Coronary heart disease – Risk Factors, Symptoms and Prevention
May 27, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Heart disease is a broad term that includes several more specific heart conditions. The most common condition is coronary heart disease (CHD), which occurs, when the coronary arteries, that supply blood to the heart muscle, become hardened and narrowed due to the plaque build- up. Plaques are a mixture of fatty substances including cholesterol [...]
Atherosclerosis – Pathology and prevention
May 7, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Atherosclerosis Pathology: Atherosclerosis means there is an obstruction to the flow of blood in big and medium sized vessels walls in the human body due to accumulation of fat patches or plaques. Usually the inner layer of blood vessel is smooth and slippery in nature. If there are creaks in this layer, then [...]
Heart diseases: Prevention and care
April 6, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Coronary heart disease is getting epidemic proportions due to rapid rise in stress levels in the family and work life. Irregular timings (stress and strain), lack of control over diet habits and smoking are the major reasons behind increase in incidence of heart patients. How to prevent heart diseases: [...]
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