A 43-year-old male briefly loses consciousnesses while taking a long hot shower. A slight dizziness sensation and partial tunnel vision preceded the event and then lights out. He regains awareness as he feels a crushing sensation (and sound) in his face and nose. He...
The heart pumps blood into the arteries in order to provide oxygen and other essential nutrients to the body. Sometimes, due to disease or other contributing factors, the force of the pumping can be too much for the walls of the arteries to handle. Hypertension, or...
Advances in cardiovascular medicine in recent years have made it easier for doctors to detect peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in its early stages. This includes the use of advanced diagnostic tools such as Doppler ultrasound. In mild cases of PAD, the narrowing of...
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem. The arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs become narrowed by the buildup of arterial plaque (atherosclerosis), reducing blood flow. PAD (sometimes referred to as “hardening of...
The two most important factors in preventing heart disease are remarkably simple: 1) have a thorough heart health screening to identify your risk factors, and 2) have regular follow-up screenings, in accord with those risk factors. The American Heart Association...
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of Americans. Naturally, many people want to know what they can do to reduce their risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and peripheral disease. Well, there are some simple lifestyle habits you can adopt today that can...
