Smoking makes a major contribution to cardiovascular disease (CVD), causing deterioration of the system that keeps the heart working and blood circulating smoothly. Smoking causes thirty percent of cardiovascular deaths according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart attack is the most common cause of death in the United States and more than … Devamını oku
The term “heart murmur” is used to describe a noise heard between heartbeats. It may have a swishing or whooshing quality. The noise, while considered unusual, is oftentimes harmless. In younger adults, murmurs can be caused by unusual activity like rigorous exercise or a condition such as pregnancy. In addition, anemia, fever and excess thyroid … Devamını oku
The impact of influenza, or flu, on those who have had cardiovascular issues including heart attack and stroke is measurable and should be taken seriously. In the 2017-2018 flu season, half of the adults hospitalized because of flu had heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). People who have had … Devamını oku
The cardiovascular system’s ability to deliver oxygen to all parts of the body is among its most important functions. When blockage occurs preventing this critical task, there are serious results. Ischemia refers to decreased circulation. The body’s mesenteric organs include the intestines, liver, stomach and colon. Mesenteric ischemia describes blockage in blood vessels that prevents … Devamını oku
Over 25 million people in the United States develop varicose veins, according to the Society of Vascular Surgeons. They occur in men and women and, generally are considered a cosmetic, rather than a major, health concern. They usually cause no long-term problems and may display no symptoms. In some cases, however, they can lead to … Devamını oku
Five- to ten-percent of all Americans suffer from Raynaud’s Syndrome, a disease caused by spasms in blood vessels that disrupt the flow of blood to areas of the body including fingers, toes, nose and ears. The first official diagnosis was made in 1862 by Maurice Raynaud and it is also called Raynaud’s Disease, or Raynaud’s … Devamını oku
More pregnant women are at risk for heart attacks and other cardiovascular issues during or after childbirth than ever before. A study, released by the New York University School of Medicine, states that the probability for heart attacks for pregnant women from a period from pregnancy to two months after giving birth increased 25% between … Devamını oku
Angina is the term used to describe chest pain or discomfort in the chest. There are several types of angina and it often signals coronary heart disease and other serious problems relating to the heart and cardiovascular system. It can also occur in the jaw, back, arms, neck or shoulders. There are identifiable symptoms, treatments … Devamını oku
Most of the time, blood clots serve a useful purpose for the body. Blood coagulates to form a clot to stop the bleeding after an injury. Once the clots have done their job, they usually disintegrate without causing a problem. Excessive blood clotting (hypercoagulation) or clots that do not dissolve properly can cause major health … Devamını oku
Vascular heart disease (VHD), signifying problems with the valves in the heart, is connected to conditions that result in ten- to twenty-percent of all heart-related surgeries in the United States. When the four valves in the heart are working properly, blood flows as it should throughout the heart and to the other organs of the … Devamını oku