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A recent study concludes cariac resynchronization therapy can be effective in treating certain patients with mild heart failure,according to a presentation at the American college of cardiology's 63rd annual scientific seasion.the MADIT-CRT trial investigated the use of CRT in treating patients with mild heart failure and concluded that the additional therapy was useful for patients with a specific condition called left bundle branch block (LBBB).
What on Earth Is 'Ugly Cholesterol' and How Dangerous Is It?
by Fiona M Hatting
Move over good and bad cholesterol - ugly cholesterol has come to town. Most of us have heard about HDL and LDL cholesterol, but ugly cholesterol, while not new, is a type of cholesterol that hasn't received much attention up until recently.
Four Reasons to Ask for a Wireless Heart Monitor
by Jeff Weigang
The next time your doctor tells you that you need to have your heart monitored, you need to ask for a wireless heart monitor. In many instances, you don't have to be hooked up to a bunch of wires and kept overnight at the hospital. There are four good reasons why you want to ask for this monitor - and be sure that your doctor gives in to your request.
3 Heart Monitoring Solutions for Your Patients
by Jeff Weigang
When you need to monitor the rhythm and pulse of a patient, you have a few different heart monitoring solutions. The solution you choose is going to depend greatly on the condition of the patient as well as where you are located. Placing a person in the hospital is not always the most convenient for you or them, so there are other solutions to consider.
5 Tips for Heart Healthy Seniors
by Rocky C Rhodes
As we grow older, we become more susceptible to heart disease. In fact, heart disease is responsible for 84% of deaths over the age of 65. There are things you can do to fight heart disease, and they are easier than you might think.
Medical Tools of the 21st Century: Cardiac Monitors and More
by Jeff Weigang
Doctors have it easier than ever before. Once upon a time, doctors would have to cut into patients to learn what was going on inside the body. This involved high risk procedures that left patients with scars, infections, and even death. The 21st century has more technology than ever before - and this has allowed doctors to be more thorough with patients and make it safer for patients to get a diagnosis. Cardiac monitors and other tools have made a huge difference.
Why Use a Mobile Heart Monitor?
by Jeff Weigang
There are a lot of patients who need to use a mobile heart monitor. This can be used for monitoring cardiac activity, ensuring that the heart is healthy, and helping to make an effective diagnosis when there has been a stroke or heart attack in the recent past. Doctors around the globe are using this new form of technology in order to make it more comfortable and more affordable for patients to learn about the health of their heart.
An Arrhythmia Monitor of the 21st Century
by Jeff Weigang
Choosing an arrhythmia monitor is of the upmost importance. If you have a heart condition, it is important to make sure that you are not at risk at any point in time. Doctors will often use some kind of heart monitor in order to find out what is going on with your heart. This information will be sent automatically to your doctor so that he or she can let you know about a specific condition.
Improving Health Outcomes for Heart Disease Patients Through Telemetry
by William Hale
Heart disease is a devastating illness that has affected thousands of people and resulted in loss of life and productivity. Although the electrocardiogram has long been the main test used to evaluate individuals who suffer from heart disease new technology known as telemetry has dramatically improved the way medical personnel diagnosis and treat the condition and has resulted in improved health outcomes for patients.
How Telemetry Benefits Patients Who Suffer From Heart Disease
by Sharon S Sinclair
The evaluation and treatment of heart disease often involves a variety of different exams that provide varying levels of insight and that serve to complement each other. Although the electrocardiogram has been the traditional first-line choice for evaluating heart disease patients, telemetry has quickly become a popular alternative for gathering details that are not seen on the electrocardiogram. Together, these two tests improve health outcomes for patients and result in more informed medical care.
Leadless Pacemaker - A Novel Solution To An Old Problem
by Suvro Banerjee
Pacemakers have been the mainstay for treatment of heart block, a condition where the heart rate slows down and may cause black-out. Pacemaker implantation however involves surgery which not only is distressing for the patient but also is associated with restrictions of various kinds. In a path breaking development medical science has now come up with a leadless pacemaker system which is likely to solve many of the potential problems associated with conventional pacemakers.
What Happens When You Get a Heart Attack and What You Can Do?
by Barry R Parker
You feel a pain in your chest. You begin to feel nauseous. Suddenly a tingling feeling shoot down your arm. You panic as you wonder if it is a heart attack. and indeed, these are some of the classic symptoms of a heart attack, and if you get them you should get medical attention as quickly as possible. This article describes some of the things that will follow if you do get a heart attack.
Iron From Meat Increases Chance of Getting Heart Disease
by Chuck Bluestein
This tells about a recent study (May 2014) that was done by the Indiana University School of Public Health. It showed that the iron from meat increased one's chance of getting heart disease or coronary artery disease. Iron from plant foods did not do this. It also tells about better sources of iron than meat.
Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?
by Judy Gilman
Unfortunately, in spite of all our medical advances, heart disease is still the number one cause of death for both men and women. There are several things that increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. The good news is, if you know what they are, you can improve or reverse almost all of them.
Health Benefits of Co-Q10
by Jack A Erb
Co-Q10 is a Great Supplement for the Heart. It Benefits include aiding in recovery from a heart attack and many other great benefits as well. It can help with bleeding gums and reduce the effects of Chemo Therapy on the body. Inflammation in the body is reduced as well.
Button Mushroom and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
by Kyle J Norton
Scientists may have found one of the natural food used in many different culture with a potential in reduced risk and protect against CVD. Strong evidences through epidemiological studies suggested that regular consumption of fruits and vegetables is strongly associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)(8)(9). Dietary fungi, such as, mushrooms, can protect against chronic disease by altering inflammatory environments through inhibition of inhibit cellular processes under pro-inflammatory conditions which are associated with CVD(1)(2)...
Enlarged Heart Or Cardiomegaly Heart Condition - Symptoms Are Helped By Following A Low Sodium Diet
by Debbie Benson
An enlarged heart, also known as cardiomegaly, refers to the abnormal enlargement of the heart due to various causes. It is not heart disease but a heart condition. The doctor will need to find out what is causing this condition. One of the major causes is high blood pressure (hypertension) and various coronary artery conditions. What makes this medical condition a serious one is that once the heart is stretched, its capacity to pump blood gets severely compromised and this can lead to what is known as congestive heart failure. There are treatments including help by following a low sodium diet.
Surprising Truths About About Saturated Fat
by Dr. Dennis Clark, Ph.D.
Advice about avoiding saturated fat typifies one of the gaping holes in dietary science. Saturated fat is supposed to be bad for your health. Unfortunately for the naysayers who tell you to avoid it, and for anyone who believes that myth, dietary saturated fat is not associated with cardiovascular disease. Here is why.
How Is Heart Failure Treated?
by Chris Hardwick
Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, but we're doing things to fight against it. Here are some of the more common heart disease treatments.
What Is Congestive Heart Failure and What Isn't?
by Victor E. Battles, M.D.
Heart disease is the major cause of death worldwide and congestive heart failure is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Therefore knowledge of it is important. To answer the question what is congestive heart failure, it is necessary to first clarify what it is not.
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