An enlarged heart is a heart that is larger than normal. According to the American Heart Association, enlarged hearts can be caused by a thickening of the heart muscle due to an increased workload. This increase in workload can be caused by heart...
Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States, according to the American Heart Association. Controlling risk factors, such as blood pressure, can help reduce a person's risk of heart disease. Certain...
Blood pressure describes the force of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels. Two main forces create blood pressure; the pumping action of the heart that creates circulation and the force of the arteries as they resist the...
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,...
Blood pressure plays an integral role during a heart attack. Many heart attacks are caused by uncontrolled high blood pressure that can damage arteries and heart tissue over time. Blood pressure will also be high during a heart attack as the heart...
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), your heart delivers blood and oxygen throughout your body. As the heart muscle pumps the blood it travels through various blood vessels to all areas of your body and then returns to the heart...
Getting your high blood pressure under control can help improve your heart health. Hypertension strongly increases your risk for developing cardiovascular disease. Sodium increases blood pressure because it causes your body to retain water. When...
Commonly known as "hardening of the arteries," coronary heart disease develops when high blood pressure (hypertension) is untreated. According to the experts at the Mayo Clinic, the raised pressure will cause the artery muscles to thicken, thus...
Blood pressure is the pressure created by the heart to pump the blood throughout the body, according to the American Heart Association. High blood pressure is the result of the heart pumping to much pressure into the blood vessels over time....
Cardiomegaly is the medical term used to describe an enlarged heart. While usually detected by an X-ray, this condition is considered a symptom of an underlying disease, such as coronary artery disease. In some cases, however, it may be a...
Shortness of breath, dizziness, an abnormal heart rhythm and swelling can all be signs of an enlarged heart, medically known as cardiomegaly. The Mayo Clinic says that other symptoms include dizziness and a cough. Some of its risk factors include...
A major risk factor for heart disease is a lack of physical activity. If you have been inactive and want to start to exercise to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease you should start off slowly. Vigorous exercise has both immediate and long...
More than 81 million American adults have heart disease, the No. 1 cause of death, according to the American Heart Association. However, the term "heart disease" is not specific--it is actually an umbrella term for multiple conditions. The Top...
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition that affects the blood vessels and heart. High blood pressure can also lead to strokes, heart attacks and cardiovascular disease. Some medications can increase blood pressure, making...
High blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension, affects 74.5 percent of American adults, according to the American Heart Association. High blood pressure occurs when vascular scarring or weakness, plaque buildup, blood clots, or damaged...
In today's fast-paced society, you may be tempted to turn to caffeinated beverages for a quick pick-me-up. Coffee, soft drinks and energy drinks can be purchased at almost any restaurant, grocery or convenience store. The cumulative effects can be...
Maintaining a healthy heart provides you with several benefits. Cardiac diseases not only affect the heart but they also have an impact on blood vessels and other organs of the body including the brain, lungs and kidneys. The risk factors for...
Heart health is important at every age for women because heart disease is the leading cause of death. A healthy heart will reduce the risk of health problems and will ensure a better quality of life. The foods you put into your body and daily...
Cholesterol is a waxy substance made by animal and some plant oils contained in your daily diet. Cholesterol serves an important purpose in your body, although much attention has been focused on the negative impact of "bad" cholesterol and heart...
High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of stroke and heart disease. Many doctors prescribe medicine to help patients lower their blood pressure, but there are natural means, as well. According to a study by biochemist Susan Fluegel, whey...
According to the experts at MedBroadcast.com, pantocol, also known as pantoprazole and Protonix, is used to treat patients suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and stomach ulcers. It reduces the amount of acid produced by your...
Although high blood pressure elevates your risk for stroke and heart attack, most forms of regular exercise — including mountain climbing — can help you control the condition and maintain better health. Recognize the link between high...
An enlarged heart or cardiomegaly can be a temporary or chronic condition. It can sometimes be a warning sign of an underlying disease. You can have an enlarged heart without having any symptoms. Other times it can cause chest pain, shortness of...
Reducing your weight by just five or ten percent can significantly reduce your risk of developing life-threatening diseases, according to Lifeclinic.com. An overweight person is classified as somebody having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 30,...
Blood pressure is the measurement taken to determine the pressure in the arteries of the heart. High blood pressure, or abnormally high pressure in the arteries, can be the result of several factors including obesity, smoking, stress and a...
Atrial fibrillation is a condition of an irregular and rapid heartbeat that results in poor blood flow throughout the body. In a normal heart, electrical impulses originating in the right atria signal the two upper chambers (called the atria) and...
The safety of different exercises depends largely on proper technique. While performing an exercise incorrectly may be dangerous, some exercises pose dangers to certain groups of people even when performed correctly. Exercises that place your head...
High blood pressure is diagnosed when your heart has to work too hard to force the blood through the blood veins, which puts pressure on the lining of the veins. A good way to relieve high blood pressure is to increase your physical activity...
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