There lies little scientific evidence about whether cardiovascular system of a person would be harmed or benefited after a Hormonal replacement therapy (HRT). However some studies have linked HRT with heart disease, stroke,and cancer. The impact of HRT on Cardiovascular disease is of special importance as CVD is one of the leading causes of death…
Human Heart is composed of three layers. The tough, outermost protective covering of the heart is known as Pericardium. Inflammation of the Pericardium is termed as Pericarditis. Pericarditis can be acute or chronic. “Acute” means that it occurs suddenly and usually doesn’t last for a long time(<6 weeks). “Chronic” is one which develops over time…
A US-based study recently concluded that a daily dose of watermelon could help one stay protected against heart related diseases. Watermelon’s ability to keep the increasing levels of cholesterol as well as growing weight in check is the primary reason for this association. High fat-based food diet results in accumalation of low-density lipoprotien (LDL) in…
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Iowa on mice showed that the increased risk of death with heart attacks in diabetic patients could be due to activation of a vital heart enzyme which leads to the death of pacemaker cells and an irregular heart rate. The death rates of diabetic adults…
Latest research shows that people suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) with underlying Atrial Fibrillation (AF) are at the greater risk of kidney failure. Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat also called as cardiac arrhythmia. Irregular heart beat is commonly found in people with a high blood pressure. Although this…
We hear more and more about cardiovascular deaths these days irrespective of age and gender. Modern sedentary life style at work and also at home, unhealthy eating habits contribute to a greater extent for the present situation. Healthy heart is essential as its proper functioning indirectly helps in maintenance and normal functioning of the entire…
A new research published online in Stroke, a journal of American Heart Association reveals that blocked arteries are one of the main factors that increase the risk of stroke. Study shows that the measure of heart artery blockage mainly the coronary artery calcification (CAC) can assess the incidence of stroke attacks. Stroke occurs due to…
People who are health-conscious, who take the egg white alone avoiding yolk due to its high cholesterol and fat have another reason to rejoice as it also works as a potential treatment for hypertension even when it is completely cooked. Egg white which is also called as albumin is rich in essential nutrients. It contains…
Over 16.7 million deaths due to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) were recorded globally in 2002. Various studies have suggested that cardiovascular diseases may be preventable by lifestyle modifications such as exercise and nutrition. Various health firms have indicated the importance of diet for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. A diet rich in antioxidants like fruits, vegetables,…
According to a study published by researchers in the Journal of Translational Medicine, the administration of thyroid hormone treatment improved heart function by reducing the loss of cardiac myocytes (heart muscle cells) at the time of myocardial infraction (heart attack). Thyroid gland produces two significant hormones called T3 and T4. They play an important role…