L-arginine is a type of amino acid supplement that has been linked to a variety of cardiovascular benefits. Patients undergoing a coronary artery bypass grafting -- or CABG -- surgery are sometimes administered L-arginine to help encourage a widening of blood vessels during the operation. Since arginine is an amino acid that naturally occurs in your body, it's generally considered harmless as a form of dietary supplement. For best results, talk to your doctor or surgeon about the best dosage of L-arginine for your condition.
Powerlifting increases the demand on your heart muscle to pump blood throughout your body. The heart typically responds to by increasing the size or thickness of your ventricles -- chambers that pump blood to your lungs and thr...
A buildup of calcium on your heart increases your risk of heart disease and heart attack. When calcium builds up in your aortic valves, the blood flow to your heart is reduced, which can cause these life-threatening medical pro...
Clogged arteries can lead to coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis – also known as hardening of the arteries – and other health problems. Eating a diet that is based on fruits and vegetables may help alleviate som...
Flap-like structures called valves facilitate uni-directional blood flow. Your tricuspid valve occupies the space between the right atrium and the right ventricle. It prevents blood back flow as it circulates between these two ...
Ganache is one of the mainstays of the pastry chef's kitchen. A mixture of cream and high quality chocolate, it can be made thick and fudgy or thin and runny, depending on how it's to be used. Thick ganache is used to make truf...
If you have high blood pressure -- hypertension -- you are more likely to develop congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema. Pulmonary edema is an abnormal increase of fluid in your lungs. Chiropractic adjustment, the applic...
A cardiac stress test is a screening tool to determine the effect that exercise has on your heart. Some people with coronary artery blockages are asymptomatic and have normal electrocardiogram, or ECG, readings while at rest. D...
Heart bypass surgery diverts blood flow from blocked arteries in your heart. Recovery from this operation depends on the size and location of your incision, possible complications during or after surgery and other risk factors...
Cycling cadence refers to the rate at which the pedals turn while you're riding your bike. Watts refer to a specific unit of power that you can increase or decrease while riding your bike. While many indoor stationary bikes wil...
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