http://www.upublish.info/Category/Heart-and-Circulation/150 Heart and Circulation articles from U Publish Articles Rss Follow Up Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:40:27 -0400 This is not for the weak of hearts, but then again, it is about them so they should also be reading this. Did you know that a typical heart attack patient would spend about $45,000 to $50,000 just to have another shot at living much longer? Heart attack and costs of treating it are real and they are continuously increasing. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Heart-Attack-and-Costs-of-Medical-Services/162240 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Heart-Attack-and-Costs-of-Medical-Services/162240 A good lifestyle is the best way to prevent diseases in the heart and blood vessels or to regain good circulatory health. From this article you can learn about the necessary lifestyle measures to achieve this task. http://www.upublish.info/Article/How-to-Prevent-Heart-and-Circulatory-Disease/158972 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/How-to-Prevent-Heart-and-Circulatory-Disease/158972 Discussion of how Blood Pressure reduction can be aided by using premium omega-3 fish oil. http://www.upublish.info/Article/How-to-Reduce-Blood-Pressure-Naturally/155801 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/How-to-Reduce-Blood-Pressure-Naturally/155801 High blood pressure also referred to as High B.P or hypertension is a chronic health problem. There are solutions to this problem also. The U.S Department of Health and Human Services offers the following solution of high blood pressure or reduces the blood pressure if it is an existing problem whose pinch you are feeling. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Steps-to-prevent-high-blood-pressure/154809 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Steps-to-prevent-high-blood-pressure/154809 If you have certain risks factors, it is critical that you take measures to improve and maintain good cardio health. Keep reading to discover what you can do to naturally improve your heart function for a long and healthy life. http://www.upublish.info/Article/5-Tips-to-Help-You-Improve-Your-Cardio-Health/153593 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/5-Tips-to-Help-You-Improve-Your-Cardio-Health/153593 If you have high blood pressure, in order to reduce your cholesterol level you should avoid or reduce the amount of red meat you consume and stay away from sausages and bacon. Avoid foods that contain saturated fats and if you are going to consume dairy products select products that are low in fat. Avoid using lard in your meals and if you are going to use oils select polyunsaturated oils or monounsaturated oils. http://www.upublish.info/Article/If-You-Have-High-Blood-Pressure-Lower-Your-Cholesterol/153171 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/If-You-Have-High-Blood-Pressure-Lower-Your-Cholesterol/153171 Your blood pressure level is basically determined by the quantity of blood your heart pumps and also by the level of resistance to blood flowing in the arteries. The larger the amounts of blood that the heart pumps as well as the narrower the arteries the higher the blood pressure will be. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Hypertension-Also-Known-As-The-Silent-Killer/153170 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Hypertension-Also-Known-As-The-Silent-Killer/153170 Salt is constructed in such a way that it holds fluid. In very olden times, it was used as a preservative for meats before there was refrigeration, because it held the fluids of the meat in its natural state, not allowing it to be affected by outside air and contaminants. http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-Effects-of-Sodium-and-Blood-Pressure/153167 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-Effects-of-Sodium-and-Blood-Pressure/153167 Having low blood pressure may not be as dangerous as high blood pressure, but there are still several serious concerns for those with this condition. The often experience severe dizziness and lightheadedness, especially upon standing suddenly. They may also have chronic fainting spells. The lack of proper blood circulation can also cause nausea and cold or clammy skin, fatigue, and problems with concentration and problem solving. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Why-Do-We-Never-Hear-About-Low-Blood-Pressure/153166 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Why-Do-We-Never-Hear-About-Low-Blood-Pressure/153166 There are many causes of high blood pressure, from genetic predisposition to obesity to poor diet, and many other reasons. Some cases are not bad enough to warrant anything more than some suggestions from your doctor about lifestyle and diet choices, while other cases of high blood pressure are so dangerous that you need to be on medication to regulate it. If this is true in your case, here is some simple information to help you better understand commonly prescribed medications: http://www.upublish.info/Article/Understanding-Your-High-Blood-Pressure-Medications/153165 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Understanding-Your-High-Blood-Pressure-Medications/153165 diuretics are sometimes prescribed by doctors to treat certain conditions, including high blood pressure. How do they work, and what should someone using them keep in mind for the long term? http://www.upublish.info/Article/Is-There-a-Safe-Use-for-Diuretics/153164 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Is-There-a-Safe-Use-for-Diuretics/153164 Angiotensin is an enzyme in the body that causes the blood vessels to constrict. Sometimes this is necessary, but too much of this element will cause them to become too narrow, which will necessitate your heart working harder to pump your blood through. Often a body produces too much of this enzyme, probably through genetics or simply imperfection of the circulatory system. Many blood pressure medications work to block this enzyme or the overproduction of it. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Understanding-Your-Blood-Pressure-Medication/153162 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Understanding-Your-Blood-Pressure-Medication/153162 The kidneys job is to filter the blood to remove carcinogens that we take in daily through the ingesting of out highly refined and processed foods. In addition it also removes excess fluid from the blood stream. The kidneys filter the waist products from the blood stream by using the natural pressure of the blood supply. http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-Relationship-Between-Heart-Disease-And-Kidney-Disease/153161 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-Relationship-Between-Heart-Disease-And-Kidney-Disease/153161 All blood pressure medication should lower blood pressure but in addition they can produce some undesirable side effects. Medication alter basic body functions not only in the blood vessels but in the nervous system and kidneys as well. Because all of the systems in the body are interconnected even drugs that effect only one type of molecule in the body will produce some type of side effect. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Side-Effects-Of-Blood-Pressure-Medications/153160 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Side-Effects-Of-Blood-Pressure-Medications/153160 A good starting point for normal blood pressure is 120/80. The first number represents the systolic pressure. This is the maximum pressure in your arteries that is created during the contraction of the left ventricle. The second number represents the diastolic blood pressure. The diastolic pressure is the measurement of the pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes. Signs of high pressure is when the systolic pressure is over 130 or when the diastolic pressure is over 90. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Diseases-Caused-By-High-Blood-Pressure/153159 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Diseases-Caused-By-High-Blood-Pressure/153159 Heart attack is also known as myocardial infarction in medical terms. It occurs when the supply of blood is interrupted to a particular part of the heart. This happens because of the blockage of the coronary artery following the shattering of the atherosclerotic plaque. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Prevention-heart-attack/152173 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Prevention-heart-attack/152173 Of the many types of heart disease a heart attack will affect approximately one out of every 36 people, or about 7.5 million people in the United States alone. That is roughly 2.75 percent of the population that will suffer a heart attack each year. While many will survive, thanks to rapid response and modern medicine, knowing the risks and making changes to reduce those risks can save many lives. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Types-Of-Heart-Disease/151510 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Types-Of-Heart-Disease/151510 The most common of the signs of heart disease is angina, or chest pain. It can be in the form of pain or a tightness in the chest are that may or may not radiate into the arms, neck, ears and back and many times it is confused with acid indigestion. Those experiencing a burning pain in their chest may believe it to be caused by something they ate and not one of the signs of heart disease and fail to seek emergency medical care. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Signs-Of-Heart-Disease/151509 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Signs-Of-Heart-Disease/151509 Many heart experts claim that once a heart is broke, it is nearly impossible to fix. Valves can be replaced and vessel repaired but there is no known way to allow the body to heal on its own, as far as heart disease is concerned. Many claims of reversing heart disease focus on the effects of a persons lifestyle and diet has the future of their heart health. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Reversing-Heart-Disease/151508 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Reversing-Heart-Disease/151508 The number one method of heart disease prevention is to quit smoking. For persons who still smoke they need to cut down and should also avoid polyunsaturated fats in their diet. Vitamins A and D along with saturated fats help protect the lungs. A daily walk and about 10 minutes of exercise a day is another way to provide protection against heart disease. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Heart-Disease-Prevention/151505 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Heart-Disease-Prevention/151505 Numerous studies whoever, link these causes of heart disease to many deaths in the United States. Cholesterol is blamed for thickening the blood, causing the heart to work harder as well as thickening the blood and causing blood clots. It is the blood clots that often block the arteries to the heart resulting in a heart attack. By reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood, it is one of the causes of heart disease that can be controlled by a change in lifestyle. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Heart-Disease-Can-Be-Controlled/151504 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Heart-Disease-Can-Be-Controlled/151504 Rheumatic fever occurs when an untreated strep throat infection migrates to the the rest of the body. Rheumatic fever affects the joints and heart, causing fever, muscle aches, and possible permanent heart valve damage (Rheumatic heart disease). Rheumatic fever gets its name because one of its main symptoms is actually pain in the joints rather than the heart. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Rheumatic-Heart-Disease/151503 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Rheumatic-Heart-Disease/151503 Some times one or more of the four sets of valves become damaged due to disease, injury or you could be born with a hart valve defect. Normally the he valves will allow the blood to flow in only one direction but when damaged the valves will not operate correctly. Valvular regurgitation (leakiness) and stenosis (stiffness) are the two major type of heart valve disease. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Heart-Valve-Disease-Description/151501 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Heart-Valve-Disease-Description/151501 Arteriosclerosis typically begins in early adolescence but is rarely diagnosed until late in life usually due to a stroke or heart attack. Autopsies of healthy young men who died during the Korean and Vietnam Wars showed evidence of the disease. Early diagnosis and treatment can stop the progression of arteriosclerosis and prevent a medical emergency. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Ischemic-Heart-Disease/151500 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Ischemic-Heart-Disease/151500 In the past unless a patient had symptoms of some illness a visit to the doctor just did not happen. The only time a medical professional suggested any type of preventive treatment for heart disease was when the patient had symptoms, was of advanced age, or had a family history of the disease. Now, thankfully, a much more pro-active approach is taken by both the patient and the doctor in preventing heart and treatment of disease. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Prevent-Heart-Disease/151499 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Prevent-Heart-Disease/151499