People who suffer from sleep apnea are at a higher risk for heart disease, according to the results of a study released by the American Heart Association. Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder where the individual experiences an interruption in his or her breathing during sleep. This condition affects approximately 24 percent of men [...]
Heart Conditions
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), a psychological disorder characterized by excessive worry about everyday events. People living with it experience a level of discomfort that is out of proportion for the cause of concern. If you have been diagnosed with GAD, you are in good company; over six million people in the United States have it. [...]
Cardiomyopathy isn’t the same thing as a romantic notion that your heart is on fire. It is a potentially serious medical condition where the heart muscle is inflamed. As a result of the inflammation, it doesn’t pump as effectively as it should. Primary and Secondary Cardiomyopathy In primary cardiomyopathy, the condition can’t be attributed to [...]
If you have been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, your doctor may recommend a number of treatment options. The treatment plan may include measures to deal with the following: Manage any underlying conditions that are either causing or contributing to the condition Controlling symptoms Stopping the condition from worsening Reducing the likelihood of complications including the risk [...]
All you World Cup soccer fans (and those who love them) take note: getting heavily involved following the action on the field can lead to heart attack. A study conducted during the last World Cup competition found that rates for heart attacks doubled during the competition. According to Dr. Gal Dubnov, chief of sports medicine [...]
Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. It can feel like indigestion, and some people affected by this disorder describe it as a heavy feeling or pressure in the chest. A burning or squeezing sensation in the upper part of the body can also be due to angina. Some people with angina experience the [...]
If you have been diagnosed with angina, your doctor has several treatment options to suggest. You may be prescribed medication to deal with this disorder, but the doctor may also suggest that you make some lifestyle changes as well. Medication for Angina One of the medication options for people with angina is Aspirin. A small [...]
You already know that exposure to air pollution is hazardous to your health, but did you know that it can be fatal? The results of an Australian study have found that breathing in dirty air can trigger sudden cardiac arrest in some people. Heavily polluted air contains dust, soot and other materials that are inhaled [...]
An implantable cardiac defibrillator is (ICD) is about the same size as a pager. It is worn internally to continuously monitor the heart. Like a pacemaker, the ICD can send a signal to a heart that is not beating quickly enough. It can also administer an electric shock to correct a situation where the heart [...]
Once a mitral valve prolapse has been diagnosed, how is this heart condition treated? Doctors have a number of options for people who have been diagnosed with this common condition. In many cases, a person who has been diagnosed with a mitral valve prolapse doesn’t need any specific treatment. This is generally the case in [...]
