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Tachycardia - definition, causes and symptoms
The heart is a mechanical pump that operates by the expansion and contraction of it’s component muscles. The operation is controlled by electrical impulses that are regulated by an internal pRisk Factors for Tachycardia
We’ve looked at an introduction to the type of heart arrhythmia where the heart beats excessively fast – known as Tachycardia. This introduction looked at it’s physiology andVisceral Fat
Visceral fat (or ‘hidden fat’ as it is often referred to), is a different type of fat from other body fat. Also known as intra-abdominal fat, this fat lies deeper beneath theDying from a Broken Heart
When a relationship breaks down, especially a long term relationship, the resulting pain and anguish experienced by the rejected person is often described as ‘a broken heart’Varicose Veins
A Varicose Vein is a bulging or swollen vein, usually dark blue or purple in colour and most commonly found in the lower leg or calf.Pulmonary Hypertension - definition, types and symptoms
this serious heart condition, also known as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), is a type of high blood pressure that occurs less frequentlyHow to Avoid Heart Strain While Exercising
Exercise is good for your heart health, and can help in the fight to lower your blood pressure and keep your heart fit and healthy.New polypill could cut heart disease risk in half
A polypill is a way of combining a group of drugs that are then presented in a single capsule or tablet. This technique has been applied to heart disease medicines recently, resulting in a single hAortic Stenosis
The condition occurs as the aortic valve suffers from the effects of aging and normal use that can eventually cause the valve tissue to degenerate.Swine Flu and Heart Disease update July 20th 2009
swine flu pandemic - a special focus on it’s relevance for our many thousands of readers who have an interest in lowering their blood pressure and preventing heart disease.Beware of some high fat home cooked food recipes
cooking your own food using some traditional recipes may actually be as bad, or worse for your health and heart health, unless you look carefully at the quantity and type of all the ingredients.Lose Body Fat through Freezing
a new treatment known as cryolipolysis has been developed in the United States that helps to remove surplus body fat, and aid weight loss, by locally freezing the affected part of the body.Statins, cholesterol and weight gain - case study
The man was apparently in good health, relatively fit for his age, and had no family history of heart disease or strokes, so he was puzzled as to why he should need to start taking statin drugs.New Gel Treatment for Post Heart Attack Recovery
There is a crucial time period immediately after a heart attack has been suffered, when the heart muscle, deprived of vital oxygen and other nutrients, begins to actually alter it’s phyWatching TV could be bad for your heart health
Who would have guessed it ? TV can be bad for your heart health.Whole Grains and Wholemeal can protect against Stroke
didn't realise whole grains were on a par with statins. Interesting.New Catheter Ablation treatment for Atrial Fibrillation
Heart arrythmia are often mis-diagnosed or are not treated with the seriousness they deserve, as primary healthcare providers are often unaware of the symptoms or that specialist treatment centresOnlyWire increases site traffic and search engine index speed
OnlyWire syndicates your content and articles to the web's top social networking sites with a single button click. The OnlyWire Bookmark & Share button gives your website and blog visitors the aRelief from painful kidney stones
Kidney stones are a common disorder of the urinary tract, affecting 3 million people in the United States each year, with half a million needing emergency room treatment for complications.Why is there so much heart disease
Deaths from heart disease and Stroke wipe out over four hundred thousand Americans, and one hundred and twenty thousand people in the United Kingdom each year!Carotenoids protect your heart health
Poultry eggs have long been regarded with suspicion and labelled as high cholesterol foods due to their association with raising levels of blood cholesterolEggs cleared of causing high cholesterol
Poultry eggs have long been regarded with suspicion and labelled as high cholesterol foods due to their association with raising levels of blood cholesterolBradycardia
Bradycardia, also known as Sinus Bradycardia, or Bradyarrhythmia is a condition where the heart beats slowly - usually less than 60 beats per minutePeripheral arterial disease
PAD is a painful condition affecting the lower limbs and legs during exercise, walking or running, and is related to Atherosclerosis and Coronary Heart DiseaseYour boss can damage your heart health
If you're unhappy with your boss, it could be dangerous for your heart health, according to new research. In fact the Boss factor trumps all other health risksSudden cardiac arrest
SCA is a critical emergency medical condition where the heart stops beating or fibrillates. You will die within minutes unless you receive emergency treatmentDaylight savings time increases heart attack risk
A recent study based on twenty years of heart attack data indicates that when the clocks 'spring forward' each year, this increases the risk of heart attack.Panic attacks may increase your risk of heart disease
New research conducted by University College, London, has discovered that there is an increased risk to cardiovascular health as a result of panic attacksDVT and how flying in the window seat could be fatal
The most unsafe airplane seats for DVT are if you occupy a seat by the window. This doubles your risk of suffering from a potentially fatal DVT or blood clotHeart risk from lack of sleep
If you regularly sleep for less than seven hours per night, you may put your heart health at risk, especially if you already suffer from high blood pressure
