The body’s cardiovascular system ensures that oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood reaches each organ in order for them to function properly. When renal artery stenosis (RAS) occurs, not only does improper blood flow prevent the kidneys from doing their job, the risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) increases. The National Institutes of Health reports that RAS … Devamını oku
New information published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports that those who engage in continuous strenuous exercise, such as training for marathons, show an increased level of coronary artery calcification (CAC). While such strenuous activity does produce more calcium in the artery, no significant increase was shown in mortality. Although no … Devamını oku
New research reported by the American Heart Association (AHA) reveals that gout, a type of inflammatory arthritis, is now believed to be a bigger indicator of possible heart disease than previously thought. The risk of death by cardiovascular disease, heart attack or stroke is fifteen percent higher among gout sufferers than among people who never … Devamını oku
Dr. Stephen Mattichak has performed the first outpatient procedure to implant an OPL Loop Recorder in an outpatient facility. Our state of the art Angioplasty suite has allowed us to embark on this cost effective procedure for patients in our Midland, MI clinic. Patients will on average save 1/2 off the normal procedure cost by … Devamını oku
Recent information has brought to light the use of antibiotics among cardiovascular patients and resulted in some changes in how they are prescribed for those with certain conditions. Antibiotics are officially defined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as strong medicines designed to fight bacterial infections. They can be life-saving. They kill bacteria and prevent … Devamını oku
Alcohol consumption has been linked to problems in the cardiovascular system not only in the heart, itself, but in other areas that help the heart function properly. Excessive alcohol consumption, or abuse, is listed as one of the medical conditions that contribute to heart disease, along with diabetes, obesity and other issues. Heart attack is … Devamını oku
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW) can create a rapid heartbeat, palpitations and other abnormal cardiovascular activity. In WPW, the heart has an extra route, called an accessory pathway, for normal electrical signals that causes them to move from the upper chambers to the lower chambers of the heart more rapidly. This aids in creating the abnormal heartbeat. … Devamını oku
The food people eat has a direct impact on the cardiovascular system, as well as other parts of the body. Certain dietary habits can create specific physical problems that relate to the heart and the way it functions. By the same token, including certain foods as part of a regular nutrition plan can help prevent … Devamını oku
Broken hearts go beyond emotions and sentiments. Stress-induced cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, is a condition caused by stress on the heart that can be the result of negative and positive influences. It is a temporary condition but it can result in symptoms similar to those of a heart attack including chest pain … Devamını oku
The most common valvular heart disease is aortic valve stenosis, also called aortic stenosis. Valvular heart disease occurs when one of the four heart valves becomes damaged. Although this can happen in the mitral, tricuspid and pulmonary valves, aortic stenosis (AS) occurs when the valve that controls blood flow between the aorta and the heart … Devamını oku