In order to predict the incidence of heart attack, cardiologists sometimes may ask the patients to take coronary calcium scan. It is a CT scan of the heart that detects and measures the amount of calcium or calcified plaque in the walls of the coronary arteries. 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.
Friday, May 15, 2020
Monday, May 11, 2020
Heart Disease Prevention - Can Vagus Nerve Stimulation Lower Atrial Fibrillation Risk?
Afib is the most common abnormal heart rhythm condition which affects more than 33.5 million individuals around the world. Patients who had an episode of Afib are more likely to develop another episode and may increase long-term complications including stroke, heart attack, heart failure. Find out more at:
Sunday, May 03, 2020
Heart Disease Prevention - Is Heart Disease Only Causes Of Edema?
Edema is the medical term for swelling. Things like a twisted ankle, a bee sting, or a skin infection will cause edema. Prolonged standing or sitting, heart diseases like congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, and other medical conditions like chronic lung diseases, kidney disease, liver disease, head trauma, and come critical illnesses can all lead to edema. Find out more at: