|
Sudden cardiac death is sudden and unexpected with death occurring within minutes after collapse. It is more common to older folks with serious heart ailments although it sometimes does happen to those young and healthy people with no outward sign of heart disease. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Cardiac rehabilitation is an integral part of the cardiovascular continuum. Secondary prevention is extremely essential as this prevents a recurrence or further complications such as heart failure after a heart attack. However, only few patients... Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Mathematically, the risk is very small: Runner dying from a heart attack during marathon is about 1 in 50,000. But, does racing 42 km put a heart at risk? Related Article Tags: , , ,
Besides hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, scarring of heart and serious blockage of a few blood vessels supplying blood to the heart that can make athletes die instantly, there are also other rare causes including...
One may feel fatigued and sore after cardiac surgery; it is only natural. On the other hand, it seems altogether strange to think of embarking on a course of physiotherapy afterwards instead of just resting. Yet, that is just what is recommended. Related Article Tags: , ,
Most women are not aware that heart disease is the leading killer of women in United States and many developed countries. But, the following unexpected incident experienced by a young lady may change your mind!
Heart disease often destroys lives, particularly heart attack that can strike suddenly and without warning. It is estimated that half of all people who suffer a heart attack may die even without reaching hospital for treatment. People who survive from heart attacks are often disable both mentally and physically. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
How do doctors determine whether their patients have developed heart problems? In the past, invasive angiogram used to be the common and unavoidable procedure doctors will employ. But now, more and more doctors are switching to cardiac computed tomography (CT) scans.
Heart disease is one of the most serious health problems of our times. What are the warning signs, and how can you reduce your risk? Related Article Tags: , ,
We've seen it all before, the middle aged victim staggers and clutches his chest, slumps to the floor and expires. A common sight, extremely deadly and as such 20 percent of all deaths in the US apparently are due to sudden cardiac arrest. Such is the lethal effect of these attacks in that apparently barely 5 percent of all those who suffer from them survive. Related Article Tags: , , ,
A heart disease does not come announced. It has no externally visible symptoms and it usually does not give its victim a second chance at life Related Article Tags: , , ,
A new breed of automated external defibrillator hits the market, giving the reigns back to sudden cardiac arrest victims and their families. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Christmas and New Year are two of the holiday seasons that are supposed to fill people with joys and happiness. But, do you know that death rates due to heart disease and other causes are higher around Christmas and New Year's Day than other days of the year.
Death is sometimes not an option. Not so for sufferers of heart disease, and more especially sudden cardiac arrest victims. If you're not familiar with portable defibrillators, you may be dicing with death... Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Sportsmen, especially those renowned in their respective fields will certainly attract media attention and will create doubts to some people: if these super-fit individuals can die suddenly, is there any point in exercising? Related Article Tags: , , ,
Sudden cardiac arrest can strike anyone at any time, no matter their age or health status. Schools need to be prepared to respond to cardiac events in the same way that they are able to provide emergency care for cuts, contusions, and burns. With early defibrillation through an on-site AED, the chances that a student or faculty member will survive a cardiac emergency are higher. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common cause of mortality and morbidity in the elderly. In western countries, it accounts for 80 - 85 percent of all cardiac deaths in older people. Related Article Tags: , , ,
A screening program using 12-lead ECG for young athletes in Italy has reduced the sudden cardiac deaths by almost 90 percent, according to a report from Heartwise. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
How you can approach being overweight with confidence and avoid heart disease . Related Article Tags: , ,
The canine parvovirus is a DNA virus that is single stranded and very contagious, found in canines. The first time that this virus appeared was in 1978, but it can be found in every country in the world right now. Canine parvovirus will come in two variants, intestinal and cardiac. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
|
