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TwitterCardiology Topics: Heart Diseases Blood Pressure Cholesterol Levels Triglycerides Levels Clogged Arteries Stroke Poor Circulation Varicose Veins Information on how to maintain a healthy heart is widely available and has been discussed numerous times by leading cardiologists. However, that does not stop thousands of people around the world from dying daily due to heart diseases [...]
Articles Tagged ‘congestive heart failure’
Adenosine Stress Test Side Effects
An adenosine stress test is done after a drug called adenosine is administered in the arm by IV. When adenosine is given, the body reacts like it is exercising. Pictures are taken with a specialized camera which will view blood as it flows to the heart. This type of test is performed by a nuclear [...]
End Stage Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms
When the heart doesn’t pump the sufficient amount of blood through the body, and arteries are insufficiently performing, a condition by the name of congestive heart failure, or CHF, will occur. As this happens, fluids will accumulate in various areas. Feet and ankles will swell, and the lungs will be affected as well. The four [...]
Foot Swelling – What Might Be Causing It?
If you experience foot swelling on a regular basis this can be a cause for concern. There are many reasons that you may notice swelling in your feet, some that are no cause for concern and some that may be serious and require immediate medical attention. A mosquito bite swelling is one reason why your [...]