Cardiovascular wellness focuses on plaque reduction, managing arrhythmias like AFib, and recognizing emergency signs of heart failure or infarction.
Cells within the human body contain thousands of genes, proteins and other chemicals enclosed within cellular membranes. Each cell responds to chemical signals from the body or the environment and modifies its behavior in response to signals.
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When a heart attack or other condition damages heart muscle, a variety of proteins are released into the bloodstream including cardiac enzymes. Several cardiac enzymes can be measured by blood tests to help diagnose a heart attack. These include creatine kinase (CK) and a subtype of this enzyme called CK-MB.
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Excessive fluid buildup around the heart, known as pericardial effusion, can be diagnosed on fetal ultrasound. Pericardial effusion can interfere with the heart’s ability to pump blood to the rest of the body, affecting growth and vitality of the fetus.
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Blood pressure is defined as the pressure pushed against artery walls as a result of the heart pumping blood. High blood pressure occurs when the artery wall pressure rises above 120 systolic and 90 diastolic, which is measured in millimeters of mercury.
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The potential benefits of a pacemaker include normalized heart rhythm and improved quality of life. Physicians recommend pacemakers for patients in varying degrees of cardiac distress, so the potential benefits of a pacemaker will vary, as well.
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Research shows drinking too much wine raises your blood pressure. It raises your blood pressure right away temporarily, according to the Mayo Clinic, but repeatedly drinking too much can raise your blood pressure long-term. On the other hand, some studies suggest wine protects against heart disease.
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Numbness in the hands and arms is usually caused by some type of peripheral neuropathy, which is a problem with the peripheral nerves that affects the way sensory information is carried from the central nervous system. Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by damage to the nerve or excess pressure exerted on the nerve.
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High blood pressure and hypertension affect millions of Americans. If you have high blood pressure, you have a greater risk of heart disease or stroke. Often times, high blood pressure is aided by a vitamin deficiency.
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Living at or traveling to high altitudes can raise a person’s blood pressure, depending on the rate of ascent and the amount of time spent at the high altitude. The International Society of Mountain Medicine describes high altitude as 5,000 to 11,500 feet above sea level.
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Metoprolol is a conventional drug prescribed for hypertension, angina, arrhythmia and heart failure as well as to prevent heart attacks. It relaxes blood vessels, slows your heart rate, improves circulation and lowers blood pressure.
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Altitude sickness is range of related conditions that can affect you when riding on a plane as well as hiking up a mountain. Living in high altitudes can cause you to get sick, too. Altitude decompression sickness causes achy joints and pain among other symptoms.
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A child's developmental milestones depend on two main factors: nature and nurture. Nature refers to the child's genetic makeup -- her DNA -- a conglomeration of traits handed down to the child by her parents. Nurture is the environment in which the child lives, plays and learns.
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Beta-blockers are commonly prescribed for a wide range of medical issues including heart disease and hypertension. The type of beta-blocker prescribed determines whether you should eliminate caffeine and alcohol from your diet while you are on the medication.
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Fluid balance in the human body requires the coordinated function of multiple body systems. The cardiovascular and urinary systems prove particularly important in regulating the distribution of water between the bloodstream and the body tissues.
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High blood pressure symptoms may go unnoticed, but over time this condition can increase the risk of several health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, kidney damage and memory loss.
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A sudden drop in blood pressure can be due to a change in health or certain medications, but as long as there are no symptoms, it is generally is not a concern.
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No Xplode is a nitric oxide muscle building formula that contains ingredients such as caffeine, creatine and l-arginine. It comes in a powder form and should be mixed with water. No Xplode is used as a pre workout supplement.
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Also known as water pills, diuretics are medications recommended to treat a number of conditions where your body’s ability to regulate water is affected, such as kidney disease.
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High blood pressure raises the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. To help control blood pressure, it is important to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors, including quitting smoking, eating a diet low in fat, salt and cholesterol and getting regular exercise.
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The thyroid produces a hormone that regulates the body's metabolism. The thyroid hormone increases the rate at which the body's cells use energy. Thyroid hormone levels affect the body's temperature, mood, heart rate, energy levels and muscle function.
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