Heart disease articles
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- 2011-09-15 04:14:07 - Heart murmur stages-there are no difinitive ones
- There are no definitive heart murmur stages, although, if the damage is caused by a degenerative condition the heart murmur may get worse over time and cause other more serious health conditions such as, heart disease, blood clots, and heart failure just to name a few.
Your heart is what keeps you alive. Even if your brain no longer functions, say, due to a severe head injury, your ...
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- 2011-09-14 02:18:17 - Hole in heart- congential heart defect
- If you have a hole in heart then you could be in big trouble. This is what is called a congenital heart defect and occurs between the chambers of the heart in the tissues that separate the chambers called the septum.
Congenital heart defects, or septal defects, are fairly common, according to the AHA, or American Heart Association. The AHA estimates that approximately 1.3 million pe...
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- 2011-09-14 01:56:20 - Heart murmur sounds- an extra lub dub
- The definition of heart murmur sounds is "any extra or unusual sound made by the heart as it beats." When listening to normal heart sounds you will hear a "lub-dub" sound when the heart beats. There should be no other sounds associated with the heart beat. If there are that means that there is something going on that is out of the ordinary and should be investigated fully.
The norma...
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- 2011-09-10 03:43:00 - What is a heart murmur- is a great question
- What is a heart murmur? The definition of a heart murmur is an extra or unusual sound heard when the heart beats. Basically, it sounds like the heart is humming with every beat. Most heart murmurs are considered harmless but some can be very dangerous.
The two types of heart murmurs are called innocent and abnormal. An innocent heart murmur is the harmless type and is considered nor...
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- 2011-09-06 05:16:39 - Hypoglycemia information to help you understand
- If you think you have hypoglycemia then take heart and keep reading. When you are finished reading this article you will have all the hypoglycemia information you need to help you understand your condition. Understanding what you are dealing with and why are the first steps toward controlling your hypoglycemia.
Hypoglycemia happens when the concentration of sugar, or glucose, in you...
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- 2011-07-30 18:22:11 - Med journeys - why dental care abroad is the right choice for americans
- 85% of Americans have medical coverage, but only 50% have dental insurance. Is it any surprise, then, that dental travel is one of the most popular segments of the emerging medical tourism market?
As is obvious from the above figures, most medical insurance doesn’t cover dental work. Included in that sad fact is Medicare, the insurance that covers our most at-need population. ...
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- 2011-07-29 01:09:03 - Liver transplant in india delhi consultant specialist doctor hospital cadaver
- Liver Transplant is a complex procedure and patient and his family needs to learn a lot about it before
giving final consent for this major surgery. They need to understand the complications, care and precautions
before and after the operation, without which all the efforts and money can get wasted. Transplant Consultant,
Jyotsna Verma , based in New Delhi, India, helps these...
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- 2011-07-23 15:18:58 - Med journeys why choose costa rica for medical tourism
- The number one reason most people consider medical tourism for the first time is money. What nearly every medical tourism destination has in common is that medical procedures are performed in those destinations for less money than in the patients’ home country. With savings being the primary motivation for the great majority of medical tourism the destination can become a non-issue, taking t...
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- 2011-07-23 00:27:59 - Erectile dysfunction problems solved with silagra
- Silagra is one of those drugs which cure the problem of Impotence in men to the core. You can buy these cheap drugs to boost your sexual energy to the highest level.
What would you do if suddenly you realize that you libido levels are falling rapidly? You think it as a passing phase, but suppose if it still persists, then it might send you into a major frenzy. You might end up feel...
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- 2011-07-20 14:11:22 - Coronary artery bypass grafting cabg or heart bypass surgery
- A graft is a blood vessel which is use to bypass a blocked artery. Normally, graft is taken from the internal mammary artery in the chest, or the saphenous veins from the leg, or in rare instances from the radial artery in the arm. The graft is attached above and below the area in the artery where there is a blockage, so that the blood can use the new, unblocked path to flow freely to the heart. C...
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- 2011-07-20 13:21:48 - Why choose india for medical tourism
- The number one reason most people consider medical tourism for the first time is money. What nearly every medical tourism destination has in common is that medical procedures are performed in those destinations for less money than in the patients’ home country. With savings being the primary motivation for the great majority of medical tourism the destination can become a non-issue, taking t...
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- 2011-07-18 15:08:41 - Coronary angioplasty procedure
- Coronary angioplasty is a technique used to open block arteries in the heart. Coronary
Angioplasty involves a small incision in the arm or groin to locate an artery. Interventional Cardiologist inserts a thin wire through the incision to the blocked artery. Then, Cardiologist inserts a catheter with a deflated balloon is passed over the inserted wire to the blocked area, once wire reaches t...
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- 2011-06-17 01:49:45 - Can too much protein sabotage your health
- Protein supplements and high protein diets are now been touted as an answer to bulging biceps and armored chest. Not surprisingly, Protein Supplements business is booming as people look for shortcuts to achieve an ideal physique.
Ideally, athletes should get 10-20 % of their daily calories from protein. The recommended daily allowance for protein is 0.8g per kg of body weight but i...
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- 2011-06-17 01:49:40 - Quinoa a wonder food
- Quinoa is a lesser known grain-like food that once highly esteemed in ancient civilization like Incas. Quinoa is a small seed that resembles a cross between millet grains and sesame seeds. It referred as "mother grain" by the Incas of South America's Andean region where it is a staple but it is a pseudocereal which means that it is neither a grain nor cereal. It is related to spinach and is hardy ...
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- 2010-03-17 18:52:08 - About herpes simplex and its prevention and treatment
- Herpes simplex is a contagious disease caused by several forms of related vira. It causes swelling, blisters and then sores in the ski or mucosal areas, usually at small spots, but the attack can grow to greater lesions. The lesions usually only affect the outer skin layer, epidermis, and at shallow depth in the underlying layer of the skin, the dermis.
Herpes is most frequent on t...
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- 2009-12-03 20:37:36 - Extenze faq
- You must have seen Extenze infomercials, heard praises from friends and read glowing reviews on internet. Now, know what Extenze is really is and how it can transform your life for ever.
What is Extenze?
Extenze is a revolutionary scientifically formulated Male P’n!s Enhancement supplement that increases the size of your male organ in both length and width. It has to be...
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- 2008-05-27 09:55:33 - Cosmetic and plastic surgery
- Is it a beautiful face or a face which could do with a few changes that you see in the mirror? If you fall into the latter category then cosmetic surgery is for you. A perfect look is possible with the correction of all the deformities in the body, minor or major. This can include an orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery breast reduction, plastic surgery augmentation, plastic surgery rhinoplasty, pl...
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- 2008-05-16 11:43:33 - Plastic surgeons and plastic surgery
- Good looks are the norm these days. People are ready to go to any extent to get the perfect look so much so that getting under the knife is no longer an issue. Earlier plastic surgery was done to rectify the functional issues. A plastic surgeon was skilled enough to correct the person's appearance in case of damage due to a mishap. Plastic and reconstructive surgery would help the patient get bac...
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- 2008-05-12 09:08:17 - Plastic surgery in heart
- The field of medicine is growing by the day and the advancement in the field of surgery is quite commendable. One such important area of work is that of a plastic surgeon and plastic surgery. The new methods that are introduced in the surgical field are helping millions around the globe. Plastic surgery is quite often considered to be the same as cosmetic surgery. But that is not exactly the case....
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- 2008-02-10 08:38:00 - How to raise good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol
- How To Raise Good Cholesterol And Lower Bad CholesterolBy Adrian Whittle
Cholesterol is often described as a soft, sticky substance a bit like bees wax. It serves a number of roles in the body. A few examples are the strengthening of cell membranes and the creation of vitamin D when it reacts with sunlight.
Mo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The unique benefits of medical adjustable beds
- With more medical advantages, an adjustable bed finds more functions in a hospital or a nursing home. It provides relief to people who are bed-ridden or those who have to stay in bed for long hours and can be adjusted either manually or electrically.There are several health benefits from adjustable beds. Adjustable beds ease swelling of the legs and ease back pain. They relieve soreness of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mexico: drugs galore!
- You are going to find this incredible and I assure you I am not making any of this up: You can waltz into any pharmacy (Farmacia) in Mexico and buy almost anything without a prescription. Except for controlled substances, you can get most anything you want or need simply by asking.This is astoundingly advantageous. Just think of it. You don't necessarily have to pay a doctor's office fee to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cholesterol treatments options: statins
- Satins are pharmacuetical drugs that work by restricting the enzyme HMG CoA reductase. This is an enzyme which regulates how fast a rate cholesterol is produced in the body. By slowing down production of this enzyme, statins are able to lower LDL cholesterol levels more efficiently than many of the other cholesterol drugs on the market.Actually, some studies have concluded that these choles...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - To buy pain meds online, a dangerous move
- Many people want to buy pain meds online simply because it is cheaper for them. Recently, thousands of online pharmacies have popped up offering for people to buy pain meds online without a prescription. They offer to sell the medication at cost, or at wholesale prices. This sounds all and good at first, but is it really safe to buy pain meds online?The answer is more than likely "no." This...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The true meaning of alternative medicine
- Alternative medicine is a type of therapeutic practice that is not considered to be a part of traditional or conventional medical treatment. People use alternative medicine instead of using traditional medical treatment. This is often because they feel it is a natural way to get better.There are many types of alternative medicine. Some are covered by medical insurance, but most are not. Som...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Generic drug: its pros and cons
- A generic drug can be defined as an identical, or bioequivalent to a brand name drug in its dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, performance characteristics and intended use. Although generic drugs are chemically identical to their branded counterparts, they are typically sold at substantial discounts from the branded price. The difference between a branded and a generi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Oral chelation ? is it better than intravenous chelation?
- Intravenous Chelation was the most common practice until a few years back; however, with the introduction of oral chelation it became the preferred choice of most patients and doctors. There were a number of contributing factors to this shift of choice, the prime aspect being the cost factor. Though intravenous chelation would not cost you a fortune, still the cost will be way above the price of O...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Interactive technology in healthcare education
- Healthcare professionals are under pressure to remember, utilize and absorb vast amounts of new or changing information in increasing volume. This surge has led to new and improved computer-based tools for many healthcare activities and to an explosion in the marketplace of tools used in instruction and education of healthcare workers. This article explains the use of interactive technology in hea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Modern medicine has extended life - but 9 out of 10 people say its a miserable extension!
- Sit down in a quiet place alone and take a minute to notice how you really feel inside and out? Would you consider yourself in good health or living a slow death you call life? As you sit quietly observing yourself, pay attention to the signs and symptoms of your body. Notice the things you've been ignoring such as a low-grade headache that rarely ceases, aching joints, slightly blurred vision, a ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hemorrhoids treatment - a variety of options
- A variety of options exist for hemorrhoid treatment including surgery, herbal remedies, and hemorrhoid creams that provide temporary relief of symptoms. While prevention is the best hemorrhoid cure, treatment of hemorrhoids is critical to avoid more serious complications.You can temporarily relieve the discomfort with a topical hemorrhoid cream, which is easily applied to the surface with a...