Heart Murmurs and Valve Disease
In most instances, heart murmurs are harmless. However, some heart murmurs can be a symptom of a more serious heart condition.
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Strokes: Up to 80 Percent can be Prevented
On average in the U.S., one person dies from a stroke every four minutes. Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and the leading cause of adult disability. But there is good news: Up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. The first step to preventing a stroke is to identify…
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6 Tips for Lowering Cholesterol
If you have high cholesterol, you’re also at higher risk for heart disease. But the good news is, it’s a risk you can control. You can start lowering your “bad” LDL cholesterol and raise your “good HDL cholesterol. You just have to make some simple changes. Follow these tips to cut your cholesterol and get back on the road to good health….
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Save Your Limbs by Restoring Blood Flow
You may be at risk for amputation unless circulation is improved. Here’s some information that may help you save limbs.
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How much sodium should I eat per day?
What should my daily sodium intake be? The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day and an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults. Because the average American’s sodium intake is so excessive, even cutting back to no more than 2,400 milligrams a day will…
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Congestive Heart Failure: Treatment
Majdi Ashchi, DO, FACC, FSCAI, FABVM, FSVMMedical Director Congestive Heart Failure Congestive Heart failure is a chronic disease needing lifelong management. However, with treatment, signs, and symptoms of heart failure can improve, and the heart muscle sometimes becomes stronger. Treatment may help you live longer and reduce your chance of dying suddenly. Depending on the…
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Carotid Artery Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The carotid arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the head and brain.
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