According to the American Heart Association, there are over 1 million heart attacks, or myocardial infarctions, every year in the United States. Coronary heart disease was the single leading cause of death in America in 2006 (see Reference 1)....
According to the American Heart Association, more than 1 million Americans suffer a heart attack each year. For over 400,000 of them, death is the first symptom. There are four primary risk factors for heart disease: diabetes, cigarette smoking,...
A heart attack is a scary occurrence that can impact your health and diet for the rest of your life. A healthy diet filled with fruits, vegetables and fiber can help lower your risk for a heart attack, but you may be wondering if certain foods,...
More than one million people suffer from heart attacks every year in the United States. High cholesterol is one factor than can increase your chances of having a heart attack, but high cholesterol does not cause a heart attack on its own. Your...
A heart attack is caused by a blockage in the coronary artery, restricting blood flow to the heart. According to the American Heart Association, one heart attack occurs in the United States every 24 seconds. A heart attack, if left untreated, will...
You might consume sodium on a daily basis and not even know how much you're actually getting. Sodium is known as the forgotten killer, according to one of the University of Maryland Medical Center's experts on hypertension, Dr. Stephen Havas....
Approximately 27 million adults living in the United States suffer from cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of hear attacks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Factors that can increase cardiovascular disease risk...
High potassium can lead to changes in the electrical conduction of the heart. High potassium may be a result of various health conditions and medications. If left untreated, patients may experience changes in heart rhythm that can be...
In 1961, when scientists at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute first determined that high blood cholesterol levels were linked to heart disease, they launched a decades-long quest for other factors that could increase your risk for...
Approximately 1.2 million men and women suffer a heart attack each year in the United States, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute in 2011. The leading cause of heart attacks is coronary heart disease, in which fatty deposits...
Congestive heart disease, otherwise known as heart failure, is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to the other organs. The failing heart continues to work, but not as efficiently or effectively as it should. Heart failure can...
The U.S. National Library of Medicine reports that heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women. It also causes many cases of disability. When suffering a heart attack, women may have the crushing pain that many men experience,...
Plavix is not a nutrient. It is the brand name for the drug clopidogrel. Plavix is prescribed to prevent heart attack and stroke in those who have risk factors for these conditions. Plavix is part of a group of medications called anti-platelet...
Several heart diseases can be caused by a poor diet. According to the MedlinePlus website, consuming a healthy diet is a major factor in decreasing your likelihood for cardiovascular system problems or illnesses. Along with exercising regularly...
Smoking is one lifestyle habit that can cause serious and long-lasting health problems. Among those are cardiovascular and lung disease, and cancer. In order to reduce your risk or prevent these conditions from developing, you should try to quit...
Coumadin (generic name warfarin) is a drug used to treat or prevent the formation of blood clots. Blood clots can stop the flow of blood, and therefore oxygen, to an organ. In the heart, this causes a heart attack and in the brain a stroke; a...
The heart's pumping action ensures that blood is delivered to all parts of the body; the heart itself needs adequate blood supply to perform its functions effectively. The American College of Cardiology notes that ischemic heart disease can also...
Coronary arteries are the two arteries found directly on the heart. They are called the right coronary artery and the left main coronary artery and provide the heart with its own blood supply. Coronary artery disease is a common problem where...
Korean ginseng, also known as Asian ginseng or Panax ginseng, is an herb that grows in Korea and northern China. This herb appears in the Pen Tsao Ching, a Chinese herbal manual written about 5,000 years ago, according to Michael Castleman, author...
The heart is the strongest muscle in the system, and its main purpose is to pump oxygenated blood to every part of the body. Heart disease is often associated with men, but women are just as prone. According to the American Heart Association,...
Turmeric, or Curcuma longa, is a medicinal and culinary herb native to tropical areas of southern Asia. It provides numerous health benefits, though limited scientific research regarding its effectiveness exists. In most cases, studies examining...
The coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. The heart is composed of muscle that is constantly working and needs a relatively high amount of oxygen in the blood in order to function correctly. Without it, the heart...
Cholesterol is a ringed molecule that dissolves mostly in fat-like substances but also has parts that can dissolve in water. It is a type of lipid. Lipids are fat-like molecules that include cholesterol, fats, fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins....
Low-density lipoprotein is the sticky 'bad' cholesterol that builds up in arteries and causes heart attack and stroke. Optimally, your blood cholesterol LDL level should remain below 100mg/dL. Levels rising above 130mg/dL are attributed to heart...
"High triglyceride levels are associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease," according to Lab Tests Online. Blood lipids, such as triglycerides and cholesterol, are the components in the blood stream that transport fats. When the...
Sauna bathing has been used by most cultures around the world for thousands of years. The sauna is a traditional heat therapy that has been used by the Finnish people for over 2,000 years. While saunas have many benefits, they also have side...
Among the dozens of physical risks caused by smoking tobacco are serious and potentially life-threatening health problems. These aren't limited to tobacco users but accompany the ingestion of secondhand smoke, with children being especially...
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death, resulting in approximately 17.5 million deaths worldwide in 2005. The earlier heart disease is caught, the better the prognosis for the patient. A...
According to The National Institutes of Health publication, "The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women," 1 in 8 women between 45 and 64 years old have some form of heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. Put in...
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