High cholesterol is a serious condition that can cause cholesterol to become lodged in the arteries of the heart. Many people assume they don't need to worry about cholesterol if they aren't over-weight or they avoid foods with saturated or trans...
The coronary arteries form the circulation system of the heart. The Texas Heart Institute notes that these arteries extend around and in the heart to supply the heart muscles, walls, nodes and valves with oxygenated blood. This system of arteries...
Everyday, the heart pumps approximately 3,000 gallons of blood throughout the body. To accomplish this continuous workload, the heart feeds oxygen-rich blood to its own tissue via the coronary arteries. Coronary artery disease refers to the event...
A blockage in the arteries supplying a person's heart muscle with blood develops over a person's lifetime. An inactive lifestyle and high levels of stress increase a person's risk of a blockage. Symptoms of blocked arteries include discomfort or...
Arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, occurs when high cholesterol produces fatty deposits called plaque in arteries, narrowing them and making them less elastic. This interferes with blood flow, a particularly dangerous situation for...
Calcified arteries in the heart are a form of coronary arteriosclerosis. In this condition, the arteries become hard and narrowed. This restricts the flow of blood to the heart, limiting the amount of work it can perform, even to the point at...
If an artery that supplies the heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked, cells within the heart can die and a heart attack can occur. A blocked artery can exist without causing symptoms until it become serious. In other cases, there my be...
The coronary arteries are large blood vessels that supply the heart with oxygenated blood coming from the lungs. This blood replenishes cells of the heart muscle, which then pumps it out to oxygenate the rest of the body. Hardening, blockage,...
Most herbal traditions utilize a variety of herbs with purported cardiovascular benefits. Scientific research aimed at validating those claims has resulted in supportive evidence for some traditional uses for lowering blood pressure and...
Heart arteries and veins carry blood to and from the heart muscle cells. The heart pushes oxygen-rich blood into the arteries supplying the heart muscle itself. The heart arteries are a few of the first vessels to receive oxygen-rich blood coming...
Many foods promote strong heart health. Some foods help the body fight the development of cholesterol buildup in the arteries. Gradually reducing red meat consumption and substituting heart healthy foods will help improve overall health and lower...
Plaque buildup in your arteries can signal many health risks. If blood cannot flow easily to the heart and other organs, you increase your chances of a heart attack, stroke and chronic cardiovascular diseases. Medication and physical activity are...
It is important to take care of the heart and arteries because coronary artery disease affects 17 million people, and is the most common type of heart disease in the U.S., according to the Texas Heart Institute. The complications of coronary...
One possible aid to keeping the heart and arteries functioning at their peak, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCAAM), is herbal medicine. Several herbs may benefit the heart and arteries. While NCAAM...
The coronary arteries are also known as the heart arteries. They supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle so that the heart is able to supply blood to the rest of the body. Heart artery disease begins at an early age when fat, proteins,...
Green tea's reputation for improving human health dates back to antiquity. According to the April 2009 "American Family Physician," after water, green tea is the most frequently consumed beverage in the world, and green tea extracts have become a...
Blockage or hardening of the arteries is usually referred to as atherosclerosis, a condition that can lead to angina, or chest pain, and heart attacks. The blockage is due to the buildup of cholesterol and fatty deposits on the inner walls of the...
When the arteries become blocked from blood clots or plaque, the outcome can be deadly. A potentially more serious problem than the narrowing of a coronary artery from plaque or a blood clot is the tendency of plaque to rupture and promote the...
Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances found in the blood, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. When plaque builds up in the arteries, it reduces the flow of blood throughout the body and even...
Cardiovascular, or cardio, exercise is any kind of exercise that keeps your heart rate up for a suspended period of time. Cardio exercise can unclog your arteries as well as provide other health benefits. Cardio includes circuit weight lifting,...
The Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston Texas, reports that heart bypass surgery is most common in the United States. This procedure permits blood from the surrounding clogged arteries, to be rerouted or "bypassed" in...
A report presented by University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers at the 2011 American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference may have you setting down your glass of diet soda. Researchers claim that people who drink diet...
Hawthorn, also known as haw or maybush, has been used both as a food and for medicinal value for centuries in various traditional medicine systems throughout the world. A variety of health conditions have purportedly responded to treatment with...
In addition to being high in vitamin C and often fortified with calcium, cranberry juice is commonly used to prevent cystitis, or urinary tract infections, in women. Cranberries are also being studied for their possible role in fighting arterial...
Ayurveda has been practiced in India for over 5,000 years as a holistic approach to a balanced and healthy life. It combines meditation, exercise and herbal remedies to restore and maintain the balance of your body's three energies: Vata, Pitta,...
A stroke occurs due to an interruption in blood flow to the brain. This results from either a blockage or if a blood vessel bursts open, known as ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, respectively, according to Medline Plus. High cholesterol plaque that...
Plaque buildup in your arteries is a potentially life-threatening situation. Known as atherosclerosis, fatty deposits in your arteries blocks the flow of blood to your organs and tissues. Deposits can also burst, causing blood clots....
Anxiety attacks, also called panic attacks, are abnormal reactions to stress or perceived danger. While most people experience anxiety as a normal reaction to stressful situations, those who suffer from an anxiety disorder experience extreme...
Exercises to strengthen the muscles supporting the back are an important piece of back injury recovery, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Just as important is keeping off excess fat that puts additional strain on the back....
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