About 1 in 10,000 young adults in otherwise good health have the disease without any apparent cause or underlying cardiac problems. Atrial fibrillation of the heart in these individuals usually is intermittent but can become chronic in 25%. This condition is referred to as lone AFib. Stress, ...
Many treatment options exist for arrhythmias. The best approach will depend on your specific symptoms. If you haveAfib, for example, treatment is a top priority to reduce your risk of a stroke, which can be debilitating or even fatal. Sometimes, if a rogue rhythm can not be corrected with ...
The American Heart Associationrecommends that for general health and well-being, adults get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise. Brisk walking where you can comfortably carry on a conversation would be one example of moderate-intensity exerc...
Inflammatory response and healing:The damaged area of the heart muscle triggers an inflammatory response. The heart will attempt to repair itself, but the damaged tissue is replaced by scar tissue, which does not contract like healthy heart muscle. This can hinder the heart’s ability to pump ...
(AFib), which causes rapid and uncoordinated heartbeats in the atria, and ventricular tachycardia, which can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Causes of arrhythmias include heart disease, high blood pressure, electrolyte imbalances, excessive caffeine or alcohol intake, stress, smoking, and...
I am still struggling with getting AFIB under control. The Cayenne helped some, but not by itself. It seems to help better with lemon juice and Maple syrup. (Master cleanse). Still waiting for the CALM to arrive. Still hoping for natural cure...don't want the toxic meds. Reply 5 ...
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Seven simple healthy habits to lower your blood pressure Did you know that nearly half of all adults in the US have high blood pressure? Scott Ewing, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Fort Worth, discusses high blood pressure and simple ...
for different people. The patient may describe their discomfort as sharp, meaning intense, while the health-care professional may understand that term to mean stabbing. For that reason, it is important for the patient to be allowed to take the time to describe the symptoms in their own words...
Heart Disease: Foods That Are Bad for Your Heart If you want a healthy ticker, there are some foods you’ll want to indulge in every now and then only. Find out which ones and how... Heart Disease: How to Help Prevent an AFib Attack These simple things can make a flare-up of ...