According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., causing one in every five deaths. Cardiovascular disease kills more women than all types of cancers combined, and yet most women are not aware of the importance of heart health. From genes to lifestyle choices, […]
One of the most important tools cardiologists use to detect various heart conditions is the electrocardiogram or EKG. An EKG is a scan designed to detect and record your heart’s electrical activity, monitoring its function. The purpose of the EKG is to measure the beating of your heart, ensuring it is functioning at a healthy […]
Why do people who have diabetes so often also have high blood pressure? Even when you don’t know the exact meaning of a word, lots of times it can give itself away just by the sound of it. Or, it might contain part or all of a word that you are familiar with. “Comorbidity” is […]
Managing your cholesterol levels is essential for cardiovascular health. If you have high cholesterol for a long period of time, it can lead to atherosclerosis or coronary artery disease. This increases your risk of serious medical issues like heart attack and stroke. High cholesterol is a common medical concern. Almost 94 million adults in the […]
When it comes to heart disease prevention, how important are triglyceride levels? We may worry about it more as we get older, but most of us learn early on that it is important to prevent the development of heart disease. Recently, the COVID pandemic has been front and center for all of us. During the […]
When you think about heart attacks, you might recall certain telltale symptoms associated with this medical emergency. A heart attack victim might clutch their chest in pain or feel discomfort in their left arm. These are some of the most common signs of a heart attack, but one symptom that often goes unrecognized is jaw […]
How can I judge the likelihood of my having a heart attack and what can I do to reduce the odds? The world can seem like a really scary place. Besides still being in the midst of a global pandemic, there are wars, threats of wars, hunger, disease, and any number of other serious issues. […]
A recent JAMA study on the long-term effects of heart attacks has revealed an improvement in hospitalization and mortality rates after a 10-year period for a majority of people but not for low-income and minority communities. Mortality rates and recurrence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), or heart attack, after one year, have declined in the […]
What causes cardiomyopathy and can it lead to heart failure? Cardiomyopathy is a disease that affects the heart muscle, making it difficult to do its main job of pumping blood throughout the body. As the disease progresses, the heart muscle may begin to stiffen or become thicker or thinner than normal. This can result in […]
It’s a well-known fact that fatty foods contribute to a person’s risk of heart disease and cardiovascular illnesses like atherosclerosis. Most people are aware that a diet high in saturated and trans fat predisposes them to high cholesterol, heart disease, and other health issues over time, but what about in the short term? An Experiment […]
