Friday, February 21, 2020

Heart Disease Prevention - Is There Link Between Age-Related Macular Degeneration And Heart Disease?

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease caused by the deterioration of the central vision of the retina called macula. Since AMD shares some risk factors with cardiovascular disease (CVD, including heart disease and stroke), studies have found that those with AMD are at a higher chance of getting heart disease and stroke. Click the following link for more information:


Friday, February 14, 2020

Heart Disease Prevention - Is Aortic Aneurysm Dangerous?

Is Aortic Aneurysm Dangerous? According to CDC, aortic aneurysms killed 9,928 people in the United States in 2017. Aortic aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in the aorta. Exact causes of aneurysms are unclear. But certain factors can contribute to the condition. Find out more at:


Friday, February 07, 2020

Heart Disease Prevention - How Is Right-Side Heart Failure Different?

Heart failure can affect the left, the right, or both sides of the heart. Left-sided heart failure is most common type. It occurs when the left ventricle cannot pump efficiently, which prevents the body from getting sufficient oxygen-rich blood. The blood backs up into the lungs instead. Right-sided heart failure happens when the right side of the heart cannot effectively pump blood to the lungs. Find out more at: