Below you'll find a list of all posts from July 31, 2015
A Stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of your brain is disrupted. A stroke is usually defined as two types: Ischemic (caused by a blockage in an artery) Hemorrhagic (caused by a tear in the artery’s wall that produces bleeding into or around the brain) The brain needs a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients in order to …
Your Heart’s Electrical System Take a look at this animation for a better understanding : (From: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/hhw/hhw_electrical.html): Problems with the heart’s electrical system, called arrhythmias, can make it hard for the heart to pump blood efficiently. Ask Doctor T. Blog Ask A Question Three vessel coronary artery disease Question Three vessels disease with 100 % RCA AND CX 90%,LCA95% WHAT …
What can you do to reduce the risk of heart disease? There are several lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk of heart disease: You’ll also need to take prescribed medications appropriately, such as blood pressure medications, blood thinners and aspirin. And you’ll need to better manage other conditions that are risk factors for heart disease, such as …
Niacin (Nicotinic Acid) This drug works in the liver by affecting the production of blood fats. Niacin is prescribed to lower triglycerides and LDL cholesterol and raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Niacin side effects may include flushing, itching and stomach upset. Your liver functions may be closely monitored, as niacin can cause toxicity. Nonprescription immediate release forms of niacin usually have …
Fibrates are best at lowering triglycerides and in some cases increasing HDL (good cholesterol) levels. These drugs are not very effective in lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol. That’s why fibrates are generally used in people whose triglycerides are high or whose HDL is low, after reaching LDL goal. Fibrates are most effective at lowering triglycerides (blood fats). Additionally, they act to …
What Is Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)? Percutaneous Coronary Intervention or PCI (also called Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty or PTCA) is a medical procedure in which a balloon is used to open a blockage in a coronary artery narrowed by atherosclerosis. This procedure usually involves placement of stents to improve the blood flow to the heart. (From: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Cad/CAD_WhatIs.html) An animation is also …
Your risk for developing atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries or blockages) includes health factors that indicate your chance of having a cardiovascular event such as heart attack or stroke: are all important in determining your risk. Treatment depends on evaluation of these and other risk factors. Cholesterol The lipid profile measures cholesterol, triglycerides, high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C, “good” cholesterol), …
Important Information About the Risk Calculation The risk results shown in this program are estimates. The results show your current potential risks & benefits of this treatment option. However, this result is not an actual prediction. It will only give you a general idea of your future risk with this option. Your actual risks may or may not be the …
Important Information About the Risk Calculation The risk results shown in this program are estimates. The results show your current potential risks & benefits of this treatment option. However, this result is not an actual prediction. It will only give you a general idea of your future risk with this option. Your actual risks may or may not be the …
Your heart has four chambers: The right and left atria and the right and left ventricles, separated by four valves that control the flow of blood through your heart and the septum, which separates the left side from the the right side of your heart. The four heart valves are: The tricuspid valve, located between the right atrium and right …