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TwitterCryoplasty is an innovative procedure that is gaining increasing popularity as a miracle solution for treating Peripheral artery disease caused by blockages in the arteries that carry blood to the limbs (and as an example artery being blocked in leg). Angioplasty, a relatively new procedure is conventional implemented to open different arteries to increase blood [...]
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Top 10 Foods Helping To Remove Plaque In Arteries
Buildup of plaque in arteries can happen over time without any symptoms until severe attacks occur but sometimes can show symptoms depending on the type of artery that is blocked. For example, a major blocked coronary artery symptom is angina (chest pain). This is a common symptom associated with heart attack.
Top 5 Blocked Arteries Symptoms
Plaque in arteries can narrow or sometimes block them completely reducing or completely stopping the blood flow. Blocked arteries symptoms depend on the type of artery that is blocked. Often there are no blocked arteries symptoms until the person experiences a heart attack or a stroke.
Carotid Artery Blockage Surgery – When Is It Required?
Carotid arteries on either side of your neck bring blood to the major frontal part of the brain and face. Carotid artery blockage narrows or sometimes totally blocks the artery reducing the supply of blood to the brain. This can result in a stroke or brain attack which occurs when the brain does not receive [...]
Angina Pectoris Symptoms
Angina pectoris symptoms include a feeling of squeezing or pressure in the chest; nausea; pain in back, jaw, neck, arms, or shoulders; discomfort that resembles indigestion; shortness of breath; tiredness; weakness; light-headedness; sweating.. Angina pectoris is also known as ischemic heart disease and congestive heart failure. Over time plaque, a fatty substance, can build up [...]
C-Reactive Protein Test Results – What To Pay Attention To?
A C-reactive protein test is a blood test that is used to determine whether or not there is inflammation in the body. A heart attack can cause elevated C-reactive protein levels, but there are many other causes. Infections, pneumonia, tuberculosis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer and lupus are just a few other causes of elevated C-reactive protein. [...]
Ischemic Heart Disease Symptoms And Treatment
Ischemic heart disease is also known as congestive heart failure. It does not mean that your heart stops beating. Ischemic heart disease is a condition where the heart fails to pump blood properly to the rest of the body. Blocked or narrowed arteries prevent the heart muscle from getting the blood and oxygen it needs [...]
Coronary Stent Placement Benefits
A coronary stent is one of several treatment options for congestive heart failure. Congestive heart failure occurs when blood vessels supplying the heart muscle become narrow or blocked. There are several options for congestive heart failure treatment. As a rule, doctors will try the least aggressive treatments first. Coronary bypass graft surgery is the most [...]
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Pros And Cons
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery is one of several treatment options for congestive heart failure. This condition is also known as ischemic heart disease. Infection, or more commonly, blocked blood vessels can prevent the heart from getting enough oxygen so that it can efficiently pump blood to the other parts of the body. When this [...]
Congestive Heart Failure Treatment In Elderly
The type of congestive heart failure treatment depends on the cause. Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart muscle can’t pump blood to the rest of the body normally. The heart does not stop, it simply fails to do its job efficiently. If an infection is the cause, congestive heart failure treatment would include a [...]
Top 10 Foods In Congestive Heart Failure Diet Menu
A congestive heart failure diet is one of several tools used to manage this condition in which the heart becomes less able to pump blood to the rest of the body. Here are the top 10 foods to eat on a congestive heart failure diet. 1. Vegetables
Top 5 Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms
Congestive heart failure symptoms are frightening. Congestive heart failure occurs when, for some reason, the heart is not able to pump blood to the other parts of the body the way it is supposed to. Congestive heart failure may come on very quickly, but most of the time congestive heart failure symptoms come on slowly. [...]
Feet Numbness And Tingling – What To Do?
Feet numbness and tingling can be caused by a number of different conditions. People who have diabetes frequently suffer from peripheral neuropathy which means that the nerves in the hands and feet are themselves painful. Feet numbness can also be a symptom of tarsal tunnel syndrome. In this condition, the nerve that carries messages to [...]
How To Avoid Preeclampsia During Pregnancy?
Preeclampsia during pregnancy is a serious condition brought about by gestational hypertension. About 6 percent to 8 percent of American women will develop pregnancy induced hypertension. Toxemia is another term used to describe preeclampsia during pregnancy. All pregnant women should be monitored regularly for high blood pressure during pregnancy. Severe preeclampsia is simply called eclampsia. [...]
Poor Leg Circulation in Elderly Prevention
Poor leg circulation is a problem for many older adults. Over time, the blood vessels in the legs and other parts of the body begin to narrow because of plaque buildup. Symptoms of poor leg circulation include a change in the color of the skin of the feet and lower legs, feet that are cold [...]
Foot Paresthesia Causes
There are several possible foot paresthesia causes. Paresthesia is characterized by numbness or tingling. One of the more common paresthesia causes is diabetes. People with diabetes should examine or have their caregiver examine their feet daily for wounds and sores. Tarsal tunnel syndrome is another of the possible paresthesia causes. The nerve that communicates sensation [...]
Can Hypertriglyceridemia Lead to Pancreatitis?
Hypertriglyceridemia is a hereditary genetic defect. If one parent has the condition, the child will have it too. These people have an elevated level of triglycerides. When you eat more calories than you need, the body first stores them as triglycerides that circulate in your blood. Triglycerides are sent to the fat cells to be [...]
Gestational Hypertension Diet Plan
A diagnosis of gestational hypertension is made when a woman develops high blood pressure as a result of pregnancy. Pregnancy induced hypertension rates in the United States are between 6 percent and 8 percent. Pregnant women need to have their blood pressure monitored regularly throughout the pregnancy. Gestational hypertension can develop into preeclampsia. Preeclampsia during [...]
High Triglycerides and Diabetes – What Is The Relation?
What is the connection between high triglycerides and diabetes? The purpose of triglycerides is to help with fat storage in your body, and are produced from carbohydrates which are part of your diet. Triglycerides store fat that is later used as an energy source by your body, and the compound insulin is needed for fat [...]