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When many people hear someone has heart failure, they automatically think this is a death sentence. That is not the case. People can live with heart failure for many many years. Keep reading to learn everything there is to know about managing heart failure, including tips to enhance life and longevity.
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We have all heard stories about a spouse that passed away shortly after their husband or wife died. Many people will say, they died of a broken heart. Most likely that’s not the case, but there is actually a medical condition that can look like a heart attack after a stressful event in someone’s life. Broken heart syndrome: can a person die from a broken heart?
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Both a heart attack and a cardiac arrest are medical emergencies, however a cardiac arrest needs immediate treatment to prevent death. It is true that most people believe cardiac arrest and a heart attack are basically the same, but they are not. Let’s take a deeper dive. Cardiac arrest vs. heart attack: knowing the difference could save a life. Continue reading “Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: Knowing The Difference Could Save A Life”
Unless you or someone you know has suffered from a stroke, you might not know about carotid artery disease. It can change your life in an instant, however, there are few warning signs or symptoms before this happens. Carotid artery disease is a disease everyone should know how to prevent.
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The unfortunate problem with carotid artery disease is that there are no early symptoms to alert you. The first symptom you have is a mini stroke known as a transient ischemic attack, or TIA. That is your warning shot to pay particular attention to carotid artery disease and stroke prevention.
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We have four heart valves. Each one opens and closes with each heartbeat keeping blood flowing in and out of our heart. If they are not working properly, less blood circulates throughout the rest of our body. What are signs of heart valve problems?
If you have often been baffled by blood pressure readings, you’re not alone. What’s normal and what’s not normal can be confusing. Think of this as a course in blood pressure 101, understanding the main blood pressure ranges.
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Six million people in the United States over the age of 20 have heart failure. Although the name sounds ominous, it doesn’t mean they will die next month or even next year. Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart does not pump enough blood and oxygen for the body to function properly. It is a long-term condition and the leading cause of hospitalizations for those over age 65. How quickly does heart failure progress?
Heart failure is a condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to meet the needs of the body. As a consequence, the patient has fatigue and shortness of breath, and sometimes abnormal coughing. Heart failure is a serious condition, and unfortunately, there is no cure. However, a person with heart failure can lead a full life when it is managed with medications and a healthy lifestyle. Understanding advanced heart failure and treatment options can help you or a loved one live longer.
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RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a common disease that is typical in young children. In fact, almost all children will be affected by this virus by the time they are two years of age. But wait—there is more to the story, especially who else can be infected. If you are an aging adult, someone with chronic heart or lung disease, a weakened immune system, or live in a long-term care facility, we encourage you to keep reading.
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