The strength of a person’s bones can be linked to the strength of heart and the likelihood of heart disease. The National Institute of Health (NIH) reports low bone mineral density (BMD) is found in many who develop cardiovascular disease (CVD). The NIH specifically cited a connection between low BMD and coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular … Devamını oku
It is well-known that heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans. High blood pressure (hypertension) ranks fifth. Halfway between them, the lung condition known as chronic obtrusive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the third most likely killer in the United States. 24 million Americans have COPD and it can have a direct … Devamını oku
There is a strong connection between heart disease and kidney disease. One cardiovascular condition alone, high blood pressure (hypertension), is the second leading cause of kidney failure. Conversely, kidney disease contributed to 1.2 million cardiovascular deaths in 2013, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Because of a lack of symptoms, kidney disease has been … Devamını oku
Childhood obesity not only causes problems for young people during youth but will have a long-range impact into their adult lives if not treated. The issues obese children face can extend from high blood pressure and cholesterol rates to emotional, personality and self-esteem problems. About one third of children and teens in the United States … Devamını oku
Cardiomyopathy is a term that encompasses several types of heart disease. But one type, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), occurs in about one of every 500 people and is the most common cause of sudden death in those under age thirty. With HCM, the heart muscle becomes thick and stiff. This causes the heart’s performance to be … Devamını oku
There are several types of heart failure. Congestive heart failure refers to the condition in which the heart doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. The fact is that heart failure doesn’t always mean the heart stops beating. It can be impeded from doing its job in several ways. The term “congestive” comes from … Devamını oku
The aorta is widely known as the largest artery in the body. It is responsible for carrying blood from the heart to all connecting arteries and supplying the body with the necessary amount of oxygenated blood. An aortic aneurysm occurs when any of the three aortic segments balloon or bulge, referring to either the ascending … Devamını oku
There is a direct correlation between heart disease and diabetes. The probability of death caused by heart disease among adults doubles or quadruples if the adult also has diabetes, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Age figures into the equation, too. Of people sixty-five years old or older who have diabetes, 68% are likely … Devamını oku
The irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, or AFib, can increase the risk of stroke up to five times if left untreated. About 140,000 Americans die from stroke annually, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 795,000 strokes occur each year and stroke is the fifth likely cause of death, with … Devamını oku
Peripheral Vascular Disease is a serious condition that often reveals itself through pain in the legs or other extremities. Often called Peripheral Artery Disease or Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), it is the result of arteriosclerosis, or restricted blood flow caused by a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of the arteries. When the flow … Devamını oku