The burning feeling in the upper chest or throat, known as heartburn, happens to many people on occasion. Stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus because of acid reflux. The symptoms usually occur following a large meal or eating certain...
Hypertensive heart disease can be identified by a number of different symptoms. The most prominent symptoms include shortness of breath during light to moderate activity and even waking with shortness of breath. Some sufferers of hypertensive...
Hypertensive heart disease is caused by high blood pressure (hypertension) and manifests as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and enlargement of the heart. It is the leading cause of hypertensive illness and death.
Colonoscopies can detect conditions affecting the large intestine or colon, through which the body handles solid wastes. Most people should have their first screening colonoscopy at the age of 50, or earlier if there is a strong family history of...
Fish oil and garlic are both associated with multiple health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and LDL or "bad" cholesterol, and otherwise lowering your odds of heart disease. Fish oil and garlic can both be consumed in food and pill...
Swelling or edema in the legs can be a sign of a serious condition or it can be due to standing or sitting for too long. In some cases the edema can be accompanied by pain, numbness and other symptoms or it can occur on its own. Before trying any...
While regular exercise is typically good for you, exceeding your target heart rate can be dangerous. To determine your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220. Your pulse, or heart beats per minute, should not exceed this number during...
The terminology surrounding cholesterol levels and heart disease can be confusing, but understanding the differences between cholesterol, triglycerides and high- and low-density lipoproteins can help you avoid illnesses like heart disease and...
Amyloid heart disease, or cardiac amyloidosis, is a condition in which too much of the protein amyloid accumulates in the heart. The deposits of amyloid make it difficult for the heart to function properly. Eventually, amyloid replaces the normal...
Cholesterol is a waxy steroid compound found in all cells of the body and in the blood. Although the body requires cholesterol for important healthy functions like strengthening cell membranes and helping to make hormones, bile and vitamin D,...
The American Sports Medicine Institute defines cardiac fitness as the efficiency of the lungs, heart and blood vessels in delivering oxygen to the muscles during physical activity. Several cardiac fitness tests allow medical professionals to...
Low levels of potassium in your blood can cause weakness, fatigue, muscle cramps, an irregular heartbeat and constipation. Potassium may be depleted by some diuretic medications, prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, and the effects of kidney disease....
