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» Normal Resting Heart Rate
By Brandon Johnsonn | Published 03/14/2008 | Heart Disease | Unrated

What is a normal resting heart rate?


» ECG
By Jason Ladock | Published 01/29/2008 | Heart Disease | Rating:

An ECG (electrocardiogram) is a graphic which shows the electrical activity of the heart.


» Myocarditis - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
By Juliet Cohen | Published 09/14/2007 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle.


» Cardiac Arrhythmias - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
By Juliet Cohen | Published 09/14/2007 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Cardiac arrhythmia is a group of conditions in which the electrical activity of the heart is irregular or is faster or slower than normal.


» Pericarditis - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
By Juliet Cohen | Published 09/14/2007 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, a membrane that surrounds the heart and its major blood vessels.


» Abdominal Aneurysm - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
By Juliet Cohen | Published 09/14/2007 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a relatively common, potentially life-threatening condition.


» Heart Failure - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
By Juliet Cohen | Published 09/14/2007 | Heart Disease | Rating:

Heart failure also called congestive heart failure.


» Atrial Septal Defect - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
By Juliet Cohen | Published 09/13/2007 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Atrial septal defect is an abnormality of the upper chambers of the heart (atria) where the wall between the right and left atria does not close completely.


» Cardiovascular Disease: The Facts
By Steven Parker | Published 04/9/2007 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in the United States...


» Home Remedies for Coronary Heart Disease
By Krishan Bakhru | Published 08/21/2006 | Heart Disease | Rating:

The fundamental conditioning factor in all heart diseases is the diet.


» Atherosclerosis – Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and Treatment
By Knut Holt | Published 08/11/2006 | Heart Disease | Rating:

Atherosclerosis gives thickening and hardening of the blood vessels leading blood out to the body, and will thus reduce or stop blood flow to important tissue.


» What Is Poor Circulation, PAD?
By Hege Crowton | Published 08/11/2006 | Heart Disease | Rating:

Did you know that the heart and circulatory system is one of the most important, and perhaps the least appreciated part of a person's body?


» How to Prevent Coronary Heart Disease and Heart Attack
By Knut Holt | Published 08/9/2006 | Heart Disease | Rating:

Coronary heart disease and heart attack like heart infarction can in great extend be prevented by lifestyle measures.


» Hypertension - Causes, Prevention and Treatment
By Knut Holt | Published 08/9/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a persistent blood pressure above 90 mm Hg between the heart beats (diastolic) or over 140 mm Hg at the beats (systolic).


» Listen To Your Heart This Valentine's Day
By Tracie Johanson | Published 08/5/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Ah, Valentine's Day. That day of the year when love is in the air, flowers are delivered, and cards are exchanged.


» Watch Your Cholesterol Level
By Terje Ellingsen | Published 07/29/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

A high cholesterol level leads to hardening of arteries, which in turn, may lead to heart disease or attack.


» Why Doctors Struggle to Treat High Blood Pressure
By Janice Elizabeth Small | Published 07/23/2006 | Heart Disease | Rating:

Although a lot of research has been done on high blood pressure, the best way to treat it medically remains a mystery to doctors.


» The Amazing Heart Herb That Reduces Cardiovascular Suffering
By Rudy Silva | Published 07/23/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Are you worried about heart disease now or later in life?


» High Blood Pressure, The Insidious Killer
By Jay Stockman | Published 07/7/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Next time you are with a group of 3 friends, take a good look around; one of you will have high blood pressure.


» Trim Down Your Waist to Avoid Heart Attack
By Lawrence Cole | Published 07/3/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

A recent global study has come to some pretty alarming conclusions about the link between your waist-to-hip ratio and the risk of suffering from a heart attack.


» How Cholesterol Affects You
By Paul Hegarty | Published 07/2/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

We have heard many times from dieticians and doctors that lowering cholesterol is extremely important.


» Cholesterol Control
By Sharon Hopkins | Published 06/22/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Newspapers have reported on the drawbacks of having a diet high in fat. High-fat diet has been linked to high cholesterol and ultimately to heart attacks.


» Home Based Remedy For Angina
By Sharon Hopkins | Published 06/22/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Angina attack is different from heart attack but it seems similar due to its chest-crushing severity.


» Cholesterol, What Is It?
By Ric Wiley | Published 06/18/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Cholesterol, what is it? Cholesterol is a fat; well really a lipid but they are like fats.


» High Blood Pressure: 10 Tips That Could Save Your Life!
By Ray Kelly | Published 06/4/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

When most people are told they have high blood pressure (or Hypertension) it comes as quite a shock.


» Heart Attack: Are You At Risk?
By Ray Kelly | Published 06/4/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

If you're male and you lead an inactive lifestyle you probably have at least 3 risk factors associated with heart disease.


» Blood Pressure Medications
By Ray Kelly | Published 06/4/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

High blood pressure is unfortunately something that most people have to deal with as they age.


» Hypertension: How The Body Controls Blood Pressure
By Ray Kelly | Published 06/3/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Hypertension is the term doctors use for high blood pressure. It's often referred to as a Silent Killer since many people may have no noticeable symptoms.


» Heart Disease Facts
By Ray Kelly | Published 06/3/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

It is estimated that approximately 7% of the population has some form of heart disease or damage to their heart.


» 10 Ways to Avoid a Heart Attack
By Paul Wilson | Published 06/3/2006 | Heart Disease | Rating:

Many cardiac related problems occur due to blockages in arteries that carry purified blood away from the heart to different parts of the body.


» What is Heart Disease?
By Kristy Haugen | Published 05/29/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

The term heart disease is a very broad term. Problems can arise within the heart muscle, arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle, or the valves within the heart that pump blood in the correct direction.


» American Heart Association Recommendations
By Kirsten Hawkins | Published 05/29/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

The American Heart Association recommends that you eat a variety of foods from the different food groups.


» Proven Ways To Lower Cholesterol In Our Body
By Kathryn Whittaker | Published 05/25/2006 | Heart Disease | Rating:

There are, in fact, many ways of lowering cholesterol which can also lower the risks of stroke and heart attacks.


» Best Ways To Lower Cholesterol Naturally
By Kathryn Whittaker | Published 05/25/2006 | Heart Disease | Rating:

If you want to stay fit and healthy, you should keep an eye on your cholesterol intake.


» High Blood Pressure Explained
By David Chandler | Published 05/16/2006 | Heart Disease | Rating:

High blood pressure is a rise in pressure exerted by circulating blood on the artery walls as a normal response to stress and physical activity.


» Healthy Choices To Lower Your Cholesterol
By David Chandler | Published 05/16/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Heart disease and stroke are often triggered by high cholesterol in the blood.


» Mitral Valve Prolapse - A Heart Condition
By Kevin Pederson | Published 05/7/2006 | Heart Disease | Rating:

Mitral Valve allows blood to flow in one direction from the atrium (upper chamber) to the ventricle (lower chamber).


» PAD, Peripheral Artery Disease
By Hege Crowton | Published 05/3/2006 | Heart Disease | Rating:

Do you know that in the U.S alone 8 to 12 million people are suffering from PAD, more commonly known as poor circulation.


» The Importance Of Knowing Your Blood Pressure
By Christopher Ruane | Published 03/31/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

There is little doubt that there are probably thousands of people walking the streets today who have a dangerously high blood pressure, yet they are completely unaware of it.


» Heart Attacks And Strokes Can Be Prevented
By Hege Crowton | Published 03/25/2006 | Heart Disease | Rating:

If you are keeping up on the news now a days you have probably noticed a frightening increase in both heart attack and strokes, especially in the western world.


» What Is Arteriosclerosis?
By Kevin Pederson | Published 03/21/2006 | Heart Disease | Rating:

The walls of arteries are affected by this chronic disease.


» Heart Disease Is More Than A Chest Pain
By Kevin Pederson | Published 03/19/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

There are many reasons by which people can be affected by heart disease.


» Home Based Remedies For High Blood Pressure
By Kevin Pederson | Published 03/19/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Poor diet, lack of exercise, intense weight training and some simple activities like public speaking can make your blood pressure jump.


» Lifestyle Changes That Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
By Robert Thatcher | Published 03/17/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

High blood pressure or what is medically known as hypertension affect millions of Americans.


» CVD - Cardiovascular Disease in Women
By Amanda Baker | Published 02/14/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Cardiovascular disease, also known as CVD, is the number one killer of men and women of all ethnic groups in the United States.


» High Cholesterol and Your Health
By Amanda Baker | Published 02/14/2006 | Heart Disease | Rating:

High cholesterol is a big and invisible danger. Because of the invisible nature of high cholesterol, many people tend to ignore the dangers associated with it.


» High Blood Pressure Reduction Measures
By Amanda Baker | Published 02/14/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

High blood pressure is a major health problem that affects many people - a lot of which don't even realize that they have it.


» Magnesium: Why Your Heart is Begging You for More of This Essential Nutrient
By Brian Vaszily | Published 01/30/2006 | Heart Disease | Rating:

Magnesium rarely edges out other more talked about nutrients like vitamin E or calcium to make front-page news -- but it should.


» Viagra Is Good for the Heart
By Rita Jenkins | Published 01/12/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

Viagra (Sildenafil citrate), which millions of men take for erectile dysfunction (ED), reduces the effects of hormonal stress on the heart by half, according to a study published online in the journal Circulation.


» How to Accurately Predict Your Heart Attack Risk
By Joseph Mercola | Published 01/4/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

A new study indicates that hip-to-waist ratio may be a better predictor of heart attack risk than body-mass index, which is the current standard.