Archive for the ‘Cardiovascular’

  • Brief Overview of Pulmonary Hypertension and Its Treatment
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    Brief Overview of Pulmonary Hypertension and Its Treatment
    Pulmonary hypertension is referred to the condition of high blood pressure in pulmonary arteries i.e. the arteries responsible for supplying blood and oxygen to our lungs. This kind of blood pressure isn’t how the normal blood pressure is measured by checking the cuff of the arm. In this condition, the blood vessels turn thick and bit more constricted which makes them incapacitated to carry much blood through them. As a result, the heart functions harder to try and meet up the blood requirement of lungs and several other parts of the body. In case, the pressure is extremely high and difficult for the person to cope, eventually, the heart stops pumping harder. Therefore, lesser quantity of blood continues to get supplied to the lungs and in  [...]
    Posted at October 24th, 2011 in Cardiovascular
  • Tips for Improving Cardiovascular Fitness
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    Tips for Improving Cardiovascular Fitness
    Cardiovascular fitness is a terminology which is not completely understood by many. Basically, it is a computation of the manner in which oxygen is taken inside the body and the way it is utilized. It additionally gauges how effectually oxygen is conveyed to rest of the body through the lungs, heart and the entire arterial and venous systems. Often there is a lot of buzz about means of improving cardiovascular fitness by focussing on cardiovascular or aerobic exercise. This is undeniably crucial, however prior to reaching that stage; attention should be paid on any form of habits or behaviours which could lower heart-lung functioning and fitness levels. This is pertinent with regards to faulty diets being followed that are rich in trans and  [...]
    Posted at May 27th, 2010 in Cardiovascular, Fitness & Exercise
  • Cardiovascular Exercises For Maximizing Your Muscle Burn
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    Cardiovascular Exercises For Maximizing Your Muscle Burn
    Whether one logs on the miles on the bicycle, climbs stairs, cheerleading or playing baseball, basketball, badminton, swims – it all revolves around cardio exercise. Apart from a sweaty tee one could get a slimmer waistline or envious quadriceps among the several health benefits of cardiovascular exercises. Here are some expert tips on how to derive maximal benefits from cardiovascular exercises. Any form of exercise that revs up cardiac and lung functioning is considered a cardiovascular exercise like rock climbing, roller blading, soccer, weight lifting or doing cross country, rowing, elliptical cross training among several others. These forms of cardiovascular exercises exercise help in reducing risk of heart ailment by: Improving triglyceride  [...]
    Posted at May 20th, 2010 in Cardiovascular, Fitness & Exercise
  • Transient Ischemic Attack – Life-Saving, Early Identification of Minor Stroke Symptoms
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    Transient Ischemic Attack – Life-Saving, Early Identification of Minor Stroke Symptoms
    A new-fangled study results have found that majority of the individuals having transient ischemic attack or minor stroke symptoms fail to identify them and a huge fraction of them fail in seeking timely therapy. Investigators in the United Kingdom surveyed a thousand patients undergoing treatment for transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke, a condition typified by stroke-similar signs usually lasting for merely a couple of minutes and causing no long-term harm. The research observed that close to seventy percent of patients failed in deciphering the reason for their symptoms and almost half of them took medical assistance in 3 hours of firstly experiencing symptoms. There was high dearth of understanding regarding how to recognize minor  [...]
    Posted at May 13th, 2010 in Cardiovascular
  • Cardiovascular Fitness:Long Walks Are Beneficial
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    Cardiovascular Fitness:Long Walks Are Beneficial
    In day- to-day’s life, it is very essential that we follow a good diet with some light exercise. Cardiovascular fitness is very much beneficial to possess good health. People in order to gain material success forget their health. If you do not want to live in a land surrounded with medicine and illness, then you need to maintain your own health. Whenever we suggest our kith and kin to follow some good exercise in order to gain good health, they tend to neglect it with long list of excuses. And the very first excuse in the list is’ lack of time’. Time factor is the major reason, where people curtail their necessity and run after material benefits. I have always believed that once you’re physically fit, it is very easy to reach your goals.  [...]
    Posted at February 24th, 2010 in Cardiovascular
  • Cardiovascular exercise: mantra to healthy life
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    Cardiovascular exercise: mantra to healthy life
    No one can remain fit till his last breath of life. Anyone for the matter, gets unwell at some point of time. It might be some minor ailment or some serious disease. And then we run to doctors, but even they might end up giving prescription and some suggestion. I guess, those suggestions are much essential to gain healthy lifestyle. Our hectic lifestyle is major culprit for welcoming all these guest ailments. We need to pace down our life by implementing some simple solutions. Let me tell you, most of solutions are definitely not that difficult. It doesn’t need the hardcore efforts, assumed by us. Even though, we fail to implement them in our life. The modern world has made life very much easier and effortless. We don’t even take minute  [...]
    Posted at February 16th, 2010 in Cardiovascular
  • Cardiovascular System can be improved in 3 ways
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    Cardiovascular System can be improved in 3 ways
    Usually people are curious to understand every organ system of the body. Once we come to know the functions of our systems, we will definitely behave more cautiously. There are certain things through which we can take good care of our body and can improve our cardiovascular system. Good food, sound sleep, and regular exercise are the best way to stay healthy and happy. Our heart is the main organ of our body. The good maintenance of our heart function will keep us away from life threatening illness. The cardiovascular system addresses to the heart, veins, and arteries of the body. The main function of our heart is to supply blood, nutrition, and oxygen to other organs of the body. Our heart, originally, is a muscle which gets stronger and healthier  [...]
    Posted at February 8th, 2010 in Cardiovascular
  • Transient Ischemic Attacks – The Sly Attacker
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    Transient Ischemic Attacks – The Sly Attacker
    TIA or transient ischemic attack is a miniature version of a stroke wherein the symptoms are analogous to a stroke, however are transitory in nature. A TIA beeps an alert of an imminent risk of stroke. In case one has a Transient Ischemic Attacks, it is imperative to promptly seek medical assistance as early treatment could assist in averting a stroke. In case one feels that Transient Ischemic Attack has occurred but the symptoms have subsided, it is still important to quickly get in touch with the doctor. Causes of Transient Ischemic Attacks: TIA occurs due to a blockage or reduction of blood supply to a part of the brain, mostly due to the formation of a blood clot. Blood clots are the outcome of thickening of the arteries known as arthersclerosis,  [...]
    Posted at December 17th, 2009 in Cardiovascular
  • Valuable Tips On The Right Intake Of Heart Medications
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    Valuable Tips On The Right Intake Of Heart Medications
    The treatment or the prevention of heart disease generally involves the religious adherence to prescriptions of an array of heart medications by the doctor. Such drugs would be beneficial in lowering blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels, or assisting the body in expelling excessive fluid build-up that could exert strain on the heart’s capacity in pumping blood. The requirements of heart medications differ in each individual. Irrespective of the kind of treatment procedure that has been suggested by the doctor, it is always a prudent practice to follow the below mentioned instructions while one is on a course of heart disease medication. Knowing the names of the heart medicines that one would be taking and the manner in which they function.  [...]
    Posted at December 9th, 2009 in Cardiovascular
  • Heart Attack Signs Do Not Differ For Women
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    Heart Attack Signs Do Not Differ For Women
    New findings show that heart attack symptoms do not differ for women, compared to men. Heart attack signs that are the same for both men and women include: • Chest discomfort: pain, heaviness, burning, tightness • Shortness of breath • Sweating • Nausea • Anxiety • Pain goes to jaw, neck, throat or back, and arms The only difference between Heart attack signs in women, compared to men, was that women tend to delay seeking treatment, and are more likely to refuse to believe they were having a heart attack. Women also may be more likely to have pain in the throat, jaw and neck during a heart attack. According to cardiac nurse Martha Mackay, a Canadian Institutes of Health Research clinical research fellow and doctoral student at  [...]
    Posted at October 27th, 2009 in Cardiovascular
  • Important tips to prevent stroke
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    Important tips to prevent stroke
    As World Stroke Day approaches on October 29, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is getting the word out about important tips to prevent stroke. Minimizing your chances of stroke is important to prevent long term disability and decreased quality of life. The ESC emphasizes that the same lifestyle factors that cause heart disease can also lead to stroke. Lifestyle choices and modifications that anyone can accomplish with the right knowledge can prevent stroke. To prevent stroke, it is important to stop smoking, remain or begin a regimen of daily physical activity, and eat a healthy diet that minimizes saturated fats, and vegetable oils. Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, legumes and lean meats can prevent high cholesterol, obesity  [...]
    Posted at October 24th, 2009 in Cardiovascular
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