cardiovascular disease
Understanding Sleep Apnea
Recent studies have linked sleep apnea to elevations in blood pressure as well as cardiovascular issues.
Sleep Apnea May Cause More Than Snoring
Recent studies have linked sleep apnea to elevations in blood pressure as well as cardiovascular issues.
Atypical Symptoms Of A Heart Attack
A squeezing sensation on the chest. Pain that can radiate to the arm or up into the jaw. Complaints of nausea and sweating. These are the typical signs of a heart attack, but there are other signs and symptoms as well.
The Skinny On Bariatric Surgery
Following bariatric surgery, weight loss alone is not the only risk for cardiovascular disease. A healthy diet is crucial.
Hyperlipidemia
We call it hyperlipidemia — an elevation of the lipids in the blood that can be linked with cardiac issues down the road.
Reducing Salt In Your Diet
We know too much salt in the diet can raise blood pressure yet dietary salt intake in the US is on the rise.
Polypill May Not Be The Cure All
It has been suggested that a ‘polypill’ could make it easier for patients to take all of their pills without confusion but there are some problems with “one pill to cure them all”.
Study: Green Tea Expands Arteries
Researchers in Greece found that expansion of the brachial artery, located in the upper arm, increased by almost five percent 30 minutes after green tea.
The Future Of Heart Disease
In order to reduce the rate of heart disease in the US, we need to start by making it easier for people to get healthy foods, especially in our economically challenged neighborhoods.
You Can Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease
by KYW’s medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough When it comes to heart disease, we have the statistics. For instance, we know that coronary heart disease is responsible for one out of every five deaths in […]
