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Cardiomyopathy is a rare heart muscle disease over the world, but not in Africa where it is one of the major causes of heart failure, according to experts that reviewed all available cardiomyopathy studies performed in Africa, along with all the information about the causes and types of heart muscle disease in Africa, where 10 per cent of the world's population lives.
The major causes of heart failure, according to cardiologist, are coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, cardiomyopathy, and valvular heart disease.
Cardiovascular disease is a very broad term. Cardiovascular disease refers to diseases of the heart (cardio) and diseases of the blood vessels (vascular), hence cardio-vascular disease. However, diseases affecting the heart are referred to as heart disease.
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.
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...
A 20-year-old young man, Richard (not his real name) considered he was given a very special present - a new heart a new life, when he...
There are around six major conditions or diseases that Golden Retrievers most frequently suffer with. Golden Retrievers are by no means unhealthy animals. In fact, they are one of the healthier breeds out there. But there are common problems that Golden Retrievers can struggle with and it behooves the owner to know what they are in order to keep an eye out for them.
Angina (an-JI-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when an area of your heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The pain also may occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. It can feel like indigestion.
If you are thinking of getting a Boxer dog or even if you own one, here are 5 things you probably did not know about them...
Taurine is a water-soluble amino acid. It has recently become a hot topic when referring to the nutritional composition that makes up the human and animal physical structure. Taurine has been found to be very beneficial to various components of the mammal skeletal system such as heart, kidneys and blood.
Taurine is a water-soluble amino acid. It has recently become a hot topic when referring to the nutritional composition that makes up the human and animal physical structure. Taurine has been found to be very beneficial to various components of the mammal skeletal system such as heart, kidneys and blood.
The Great Dane is known as a gentle giant. It is a huge dog, but very sweet, affectionate and kind. Great Danes absolutely love to be around people and make great pets if given the proper care.
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?
Selenium enters the food cycle via plants. So it can be present in plants or meat but the amounts of Selenium in either depends on how much of the mineral is in the soil.
A diabetic person should carefully monitor his diabetes which includes - attention to symptoms, home glucose monitoring and other blood tests. Careful attention to symptoms, home glucose monitoring and other blood tests are essential in monitoring process.
The tallest of the flat-faced breeds, Boxers are dogs that never grow up! They are bouncy, energetic, fearless risk takers, although males can be wary with strangers. The typical Boxer's mantra is “All I wanna do is have fun!” The Boxer is a breed for active families. They make excellent companions for young children because they are, in thought and action, similar to a three-year-old child. Although Boxers muscularity, size and intimidating appearance suits it to a role as house protector, these dogs are unfailingly gently with children.
Heart disease unless congenital, is a lifestyle disease much like Type 2 Diabetes. By this we mean that it is caused by an unhealthy lifestyle. Not surprisingly, as per statistics available, it is the number one killer in affluent countries like the United States.
Whenever cardiac conditions develop these conditions, weaken or damage your heart, which leads to heart failure. In a weakened condition, the heart over time can no longer keep up with even the normal demands placed on it. The ventricles may become stiff and not fill properly between beats. The heart ventricles stretch (dilate) to the point that the heart cannot pump blood efficiently throughout your body.
Chronic drinking can have major health risks. Proper information regarding its accompanying health hazards may deter the ever-growing number of alcohol abusers.
Some of us may not notice but a lot of Great Danes are included in various films and television shows. Do you know that the famous cartoon character Scooby-Doo is a Great Dane? This animal character of the popular television series was created based on a Great Dane. But, Scooby-Doo is not the only popular Dane. In fact, Great Danes have been in various films and television series even during the 19th century. So what makes this breed so popular to be sought after by various film makers?
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