Jugular Venous Distension: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Jugular venous distension is a condition many are not aware of. Here we will discuss this condition and provide a detailed overview for patients.
Continue ReadingShowing items from heart-disease
Premature Ventricular Complexes: Causes and Treatments
Premature ventricular complexes are a common heart arrhythmia. Do you know when they are potentially life-threatening? Read this article and find out …
Continue ReadingHigh Dose Statins to Reduce Coronary Artery Plaque
Coronary artery plaques are the result of high cholesterol levels which put a person at risk for death due to heart disease. Learn more about …
Continue ReadingThe Difference Between Supraventricular Tachycardia and Sinus Tachycardia: What Should You Know About These Arrhythmias?
Learn about the difference between supraventricular tachycardia and sinus tachycardia. There are only slight differences between these arrhythmias.
Continue ReadingNaturopathic Treatments for Hypertension
High blood pressure which is not due to organic causes like pregnancy, kidney, heart and endocrine diseases is called essential or primary …
Continue ReadingThe Use of a Transvenous Pacemaker
Using the transvenous pacemaker to re-establish normal heart rate and rhythm in emergency situations can be life-saving. Find out more about pacemaker …
Continue ReadingThe Use of Combination Pacemakers and Defibrillators
About 5 million Americans are living with heart failure, and around 51,000 die annually from it. Heart failure often results from a severe heart …
Continue ReadingInterpreting Cardiac Arrhythmias: How Do Doctors Decide Which Arrhythmia You Have and Where It Starts?
Learn about how physicians diagnose cardiac arrhythmias at hospitals. Find out more about the two tests doctors perform when interpreting cardiac …
Continue ReadingThickened Left Ventricle: What Does Ventricular Hypertrophy Mean for You?
Learn about thickened left ventricles. What causes left ventricular hypertrophy and how is it treated?
Continue ReadingDoes Caffeine Cause Atrial Fibrillation?
Doctors often advise patients at high risk for atrial fibrillation to avoid caffeine. Is there any basis for this? Does caffeine cause atrial …
Continue ReadingLeft Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction: Learn the Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
A left ventricular systolic dysfunction can be caused by several conditions. Depending on the cause, determines the treatment that will be implemented …
Continue ReadingInformation About What Causes Aneurysm Including Risk Factors and Possible Complications
There are several possible factors for what causes an aneurysm. According to Health Central, approximately 15,000 people die each year from aortic …
Continue Reading