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Ventricular Fibrillation (V-fib) – Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Ventricular Fibrillation or V-fib is the result of the heart contracting and relaxing in rapid succession. This event leads to a lack of cardiac output which does not allow for blood, oxygen and nutrients to flow properly throughout the body. In this event, sudden death can occur. Continue reading

The Risk Factors for Ischemic Heart Disease

Narrowed coronary arteries cause a decrease in blood flow to the heart. This ailment is also referred to as Ischemic Heart Disease. The reason for the narrowed arteries is cholesterol deposits sticking to the artery wall, thus creating a blockage that hampers the free flow of blood to the heart. These deposits harden and cause the arteries to harden as well. The medical term used to describe this is atherosclerosis. In addition, this term is most often interchangeable with arteriosclerosis. Both of these ailments are identical in that they both prevent blood flow from reaching the heart. Continue reading

Heart Attack Problems in Women – Warning Signs and Symptoms

Recently conducted research suggests that the infamous signs and symptoms of heart attacks in men are not the same for women. Over 500 women who had undergone a Myocardial Infarction or MI (acute heart attack), reported symptoms such as anxiety, sleep deprivation, stomach disturbances, and breathing problems. Continue reading

Exercise The Heart And Prevent Heart Disease

Benefits Of Exercise To Prevent Heart Disease Exercise And Heart Disease – The Link Scientific research indicates that there is evidence that exercising your heart is a very healthy thing to do. Regular exercise for your heart will keep the heart and it’s muscles healthy and strong. By exercising often you reduce by about fifty … Continue reading