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Diastolic Dysfunction Diagnosis

The diagnosis and treatment of isolated diastolic failure is often a challenge, since the symptoms are so similar to systolic heart failure.

23 Nov 2009

Arteriosclerosis Types

The types and definitions of arteriosclerosis were described in January of 1954 in the American Journal of Clinical Pathology by S. M. Rabson titled, “Arteriosclerosis: Definitions”. He said that atherosclerosis is defined as arteriosclerosis with atheromatosis.

23 Nov 2009

What is Arteriosclerosis?

Arteriosclerosis is defined as stiffening or hardening or the arterial walls. Arteries are blood vessels that carry healthy, oxygen and nutrient rich blood to the various peripheral organs of the body. As the arterial walls harden, the heart has to pump harder and against a greater resistance to enable that the arterial blood reaches all the peripheral organs.

23 Nov 2009

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Carotid artery stenosis refers to a narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to the brain from the heart. Also called carotid artery disease, the condition reduces the supply of blood to the brain, which is a major risk factor for stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA or mini-stroke).

23 Nov 2009

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

arotid artery stenosis refers to a narrowing of the carotid arteries, the major arteries in the neck that supply the brain with blood from the heart.

23 Nov 2009

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Carotid artery stenosis refers to a narrowing of the carotid arteries, which are the major arteries in the neck that supply the brain with blood from the heart.

23 Nov 2009

Cardiac Arrest Ethical Issues

There are several legal and ethical issues surrounding the management of cardiac arrest patients, particularly in the case of an emergency setting that lies outside of the hospital setting. The responsibilities of first responders and initial caregivers are relatively clear but the ethical issues surrounding resuscitation in general are less clear and vary depending on local culture and the law.

22 Nov 2009

Cardiac Arrest Prevention

Cardiac arrest prevention is important and should be attempted by all individuals who are at risk of having cardiac arrest. Recommendations for cardiac arrest prevention are laid out in the European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2010.

22 Nov 2009

Cardiac Arrest Prognosis

Every year, around 450,000 Americans suffer a cardiac arrest. Of these, nearly 80% occur outside of the hospital setting, usually while the person is at home or at work. The death rate for these out-of-hospital cardiac arrests is at least 90% and of those who do survive, over half have permanent brain damage to some degree.

22 Nov 2009

Cardiac Arrest Treatment

>A cardiac arrest is a sudden failure of the heart to pump blood around the circulatory system to the vital organs. This is a serious medical emergency. For every minute that a person is in cardiac arrest before a defibrillator is available, the chances of survival are reduced by about 10%.

22 Nov 2009

What is Cardiac Arrest?

A cardiac arrest is also called a cardiopulmonary arrest or circulatory arrest and indicates a sudden stop in effective and normal blood circulation due to failure of the heart to pump blood.

22 Nov 2009

Myocarditis Therapy

The term myocarditis describes inflammatory disorders of the heart muscle caused by different infectious and non-infectious factors.

22 Nov 2009

How is Myocarditis Diagnosed?

Myocarditis represents the inflammatory reaction of the heart due to infectious, autoimmune, or toxic causes.

22 Nov 2009

What is Myocarditis?

Myocarditis is the term used to describe the acute infective, autoimmune, or toxic inflammation of the heart muscle, which is also known as myocardium.

22 Nov 2009

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Coronary artery disease affects millions of men and women worldwide. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, an unhealthy diet and inactivity can increase the risk of coronary artery disease and its complications.

22 Nov 2009

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Coronary artery disease is caused by the formation of atheromatous plaques in the lining of the coronary arteries. These plaques obstruct the blood flow that supplies the muscles of the heart with oxygen and vital nutrients.

22 Nov 2009

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Coronary artery disease describes a condition where the coronary arteries that supply the heart with oxygen and nutrients become hardened and narrowed.

22 Nov 2009

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

There are several factors that raise a person’s risk of developing coronary heart disease and its often life threatening complications.

22 Nov 2009

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Coronary artery disease is usually caused by a build up cholesterol rich deposits or plaques on the lining inside the artery.

22 Nov 2009

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Coronary artery disease is another term used for atherosclerotic heart disease, a condition caused by a narrowing, hardening and furring of the walls of the coronary arteries.

22 Nov 2009