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It’s high time you moved over breast cancer as there’s a bigger, more dangerous killer around that has wreaked havoc on the world. We are talking about heart disease. Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem, women are six times more likely to die of heart disease than other leading causes of death, including breast cancer. Heart disease is the number one cause of death of women across the United States. According to the American Heart Association, women are at an increased risk than men for heart disease and conditions associated with the disease. Still, many believe it’s a “man’s illness,” which is why many women don’t know the signs or skip the life-saving exams that could diagnose heart disease when it comes to health of their heart. It’s extremely important for women to understand how heart disease affects them and avoid these common heart health mistakes: Skipping Blood Pressure Screenings - Many women neglect their preventive health exams, including routine blood pres...

Medication is an important part of the treatment plan for a heart failure (HF) patient, who may need multiple medications. Multiple medications because each one treats a different symptom or a contributing factor, and each comes with its own set of instructions. It’s important that you work with your healthcare team to understand the medications and when, how often and in what dosage to take them. Follow these tips to get a better understanding of heart failure medications: Learn about the medications that have been prescribed - As there are different types of HF medications to treat different symptoms or aspects of heart failure, it’s essential to understand what they’re prescribed to treat and why they’re being prescribed. It is critical for people with heart failure to take their medications exactly as directed by their healthcare provider to optimize the benefits. Correct use of these drugs can prolong life and improve the heart’s function. Bring your concerns direc...

Heart is essential to our survival, still we easily take this most important organ for granted. Every second of the day, our heart is constantly at work pumping blood throughout our body. It is important that we keep it in good shape for our ticker to function well. You are at an increased risk for heart disease if you don’t keep your heart in a good state. Heart disease includes conditions like heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Many of these issues arise due to plaque accumulation (fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances) in your arteries, which makes it harder for blood to get to your ticker, and in some cases, it can completely block blood flow, which eventually can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Cardiovascular disease affects more than 1 in 3 adults in the United States, and it also increases the risk for cardiac emergencies like a sudden cardiac arrest. The good news is that some simple, day-to-day habits can make a...

A cardiac arrhythmia is any abnormal heart rate or rhythm that occurs when the electrical impulses that coordinate your heartbeats don't work properly, causing your ticker to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly, unlike when it’s normal, during which your heartbeat is nice and regular and has just the right rate. Cardiac arrhythmia is among the most common of the heart disorders. How severe your cardiac arrhythmia is greatly varies since most abnormal rhythms are completely inconsequential, while others are dangerous and life-threatening. Some can even cause a sudden cardiac arrest which can be fatal for the victim. Learn more about the cardiac arrhythmia types: A doctor devises a specific treatment plan only after assessing which specific type of arrhythmia you have since are many kinds of cardiac arrhythmias. All arrhythmias can be classified into three general types, including: Bradycardia - these are abnormal rhythms that make your heart rate too slow. Bradyca...

Dehydration can negatively impact your organs and bodily functions, including your heart and cardiovascular system. When the temperatures rise, keeping the body hydrated helps the ticker more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles, and helps the muscles work efficiently. If you’re well hydrated, your heart doesn’t have to work as hard because when you are dehydrated the amount of blood circulating through your body decreases, and your heart beats faster to make up for that which increases the heart rate and blood pressure. Moreover, dehydration causes your blood to retain more sodium, thus thickening your blood and making it tougher for your blood to circulate through the body. Keeping your body hydrated eases the pumping action of the heart, thus allowing oxygen to reach your muscles, helping the muscles function well. Older adults, people with chronic illnesses, children and athletes are most at risk for dehydration, which is quite a serious condition, and...

After a heart attack, eating healthy foods will help you recover and reduce risk of future heart problems since your diet directly correlates to your overall health. After an event of heart attack, treatment focuses on preventing a future event or any related complications, like stroke. Healthy eating is easier than you might think, and it's never too late to change your eating habits. On the surface, healthy eating might seem like a difficult task, but you can usually find all the foods you need at your local supermarket. What is required on your end is just a little awareness on foods to purchase to make healthier meals. Individuals who've had a heart attack should eat a diet low in salt and saturated fat. Heart-Friendly Foods To Eat After A Heart Attack: Before incorporating heart-healthy foods in your diet, it is essential that you set few healthy eating goals, such as opting for healthier fats and oils, avoiding adding salt to food, drinking mainly water and av...

You are at a greater risk for developing heart disease if you have diabetes, so you may need tests that check how well or not your heart is working. Doctors recommend one or more of such tests to see if you have signs of heart trouble and determine the best treatment for you. Here are some of the tests that doctors recommend: Blood Pressure Test - High blood pressure can lead to health problems, such as stroke, heart attack, heart failure (HF), kidney failure. So, get your BP checked to keep it under control. It's typically a painless test that involves usage of a special meter to measure the force of blood pushing against your walls of blood vessels. Electrocardiogram - This test measures the electrical activity of your ticker and enables a doctor to check things, such as poor blood circulation, abnormal heart rhythms, heart attack, and a larger-than-usual heart chamber. Echocardiogram - Sound waves are used in this test to examine the structure of the heart an...