POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) is an unusual condition in which the heart rate rises by 30 or more beats per minute with little or no change in blood pressure. The hike in heart rate may mean that the cardiovascular system is working hard to maintain blood pressure and blood flow to the brain. Find out more at:
In 2002, heart disease statistics show that 696,947 people died of heart disease (51% were women). This was 29% of all U.S. deaths. In 2006, heart disease is projected to cost more than $258 billion, including health care services, medications, and lost productivity.
Sunday, April 26, 2020
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Heart Disease Prevention - Is Heart Disease The Only Cause Of Chest Pain?
Chest pain is any unusual or disturbing pain or discomfort in the chest that occurs in the front of the chest. Serious medical problems such as heart attack or benign condition like heartburn, anxiety can all cause chest pain. Find out more at:
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Heart Disease Prevention - How Does Menopause Raise Heart Disease Risk?
While menopause itself does not cause heart disease, a decline in the natural hormone estrogen may be a factor that raise the heart disease risk among post-menopausal women. During menopause, levels of the female hormone estrogen drop significantly. Read more at: