Thursday, February 28, 2013

What are the risks for heart disease

What are the risks for heart disease?

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IT GREATLY DEPENDS ON DIET & IS THE PERSON ACTIVE OR SEDENTARY OR UNDER TENSION.....BAD DIET PLUS SEDENTARY, PLUS HIGH TENSION, = EARLY HEART ATTACK.......IT MOSTLY CENTERS AROUND HYPERTENSION.......
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did you mean risk factors? A "risk factor" is a condition, behavior or anything about you that makes you more at risk for a disease than the general population. The following are risk factors for atherosclerosis in children: * High LDL (low-density lipoprotein) - This type of cholesterol is commonly known as "bad" cholesterol, because it builds up in the arteries and can be more harmful to your child. For information on how high LDL is diagnosed and treated, see Cholesterol and Triglycerides. * Low HDL (high-density lipoprotein) - HDL is the "good" cholesterol that helps to remove LDL from the blood. HDL transports LDL to the liver, where it is metabolized into bile salts and eliminated from the body through the intestinal tract. High HDL therefore helps to counteract the effects of high LDL. For more information on how low HDL can be increased, see Cholesterol and Triglycerides. * Elevated triglycerides - Triglycerides are a class of fat found in the bloodstream that makes up the bulk of total body fat. In adults, high levels of triglycerides are a major risk factor for heart disease. For more on triglycerides, see Cholesterol and Triglycerides. * High blood pressure (hypertension) - Blood pressure is a measurement of the force of blood against the artery walls. Blood pressure that stays elevated over time is referred to as high blood pressure or hypertension, and can be dangerous because it makes the heart work hard to pump against extra pressure. High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for atherosclerosis, and medical research shows that without intervention, high blood pressure in children is likely to continue into adulthood. For more information, see High Blood Pressure. * Pre-diabetes (insulin resistance) - As obesity rates in children climb, so does the incidence of "pre-diabetes," a condition that develops when the body needs to work extra hard to accommodate high levels of blood glucose. When the body is unable to compensate for these high glucose levels, this is called diabetes. Glucose is your body's main fuel, and insulin helps the body take up glucose from the blood into muscle, fat, the brain and other tissue. In diabetes, your body either can't make enough insulin or doesn't properly use insulin to take up glucose, resulting in a high level of glucose in your blood. Diabetes leaves your cells starved of energy, and the high blood sugar eventually can affect the function of arteries, kidneys and nerves. If blood work that measures glucose determines your child is pre-diabetic, there is a good chance your child will develop diabetes in adulthood or sooner. * Metabolic syndrome - If your child has a cluster of three or more risk factors (high blood pressure, high triglycerides, low HDL, pre-diabetes, central obesity), your child has "metabolic syndrome," a condition that in adults has been tied to very high risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. No long-term studies have been done on children with metabolic syndrome, but it is believed that like adults, children who have it may be at a very high risk for heart problems in young adulthood. A Children's Hospital study on metabolic syndrome found that two-thirds of nearly 2,000 adolescents had at least one risk factor for heart disease, and almost 10 percent had metabolic syndrome.
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SEVERE STRESS FATHER OR MOTHER HAS A HEARTT ATTACK BEFORE AGE 60 ELEVATED HOMOCYSTEINE ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE OVERWEIGHT ELEVATED BLOOD SUGAR AMOKING AND DRINKING POOR REST AT NIGHT TOO MANY CALORIES ELEVATED IRON CHOLESTEROL IS NOT IMPORTANT http://www.thegreatcholesterolcon.com http://www.ravnskov.nu/cholesterol.htm http://www.lowcarbmuscle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162

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Sunday, February 24, 2013

I have just heard that agent orange, may b a cause of Ischemic heart disease

I have just heard that agent orange, may b a cause of Ischemic heart disease?
i have atrial fibulation , i take warfarin 7and half mg a day, metoprol 50 mgs,twice a day , lisinopril 20 mgs twice a day, simvastatin 20 mgs once a day, was wondering if this could be associated with Ischemic heary disease
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it has mutagenic and carcinogenic properties, also it can cause IHD, but i need further details. also see http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/diseases.asp
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your b.p. must very high, i know during vietnam war the use of agent orange, caused serious health problems.
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i`m on all those drugs ,plus others my warfarin is 8mg. , so i know how you are feeling ,i also have a pacemaker ,inserted in my chest ,my fibrilation ,is being bought on my a narrow aortic valve ,so its the next thing , to be replaced, as for the agent orange ,i havent heard of it having any associated heart effects , my section mainly had skin itch, rash that spread all over the body ,blisters that weep , and cause discomfort , head aches etc. hang in ...life is sweet

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

can anyone tell me the effects of chernobyl heart disease and how its cured

can anyone tell me the effects of chernobyl heart disease and how its cured?

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This Patient Guide is written for the loved ones of heart patients who are dealing with the short-term stress that comes with a test, procedure or recent diagnosis of heart disease. It explains why support is so important to a loved one with heart disease. It also offers practical strategies on how to support a loved one while also taking care of yourself

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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Why does an aspirin a day help prevent heart disease

Why does an aspirin a day help prevent heart disease?

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aspirin thins the blood therefore the blood can more easily flow through the heart
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Prevents Heart attacks by making the blood more liquidy, less viscous
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It thins the blood and keeps clots from forming.
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coz it removes the pain and thins the blood... but don't take it as paralog...or you might be addicted of it... drug is still called drug...
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It thins the blood slightly making your arteries and heart have less stress.
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Aspirin is an anti-platelet drug. This mean it prevents ur platelets from clotting together in ur blood. Thus, ur heart blood flow would not be blocked n u wont get heart attack. However, aspirin works differently at different doses n has bad effects if taken blindly. I advice u consult a doctor n check if u need aspirin n whether ur body condition suitable to tolerate aspirin. Take care.
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It is sort of a misnomer to consider aspirin as a "blood thinner". It is an antiplatelet agent. The platelets are part of the healing process and become sticky when activated by chemicals found in the epithelium(which are normally not active unless an injury happens) The platelets form an initial microscopic mesh over a wound that initiates homeostasis (bleeding to stop). Aspirin is also an anti-inflamatory. The process for a heart attack is usually started with inflamation of the plaques inside the artery. This is followed by a rupture of a plaque. The subsequent clotting and embolism from the rupture is usually the precipitant that completely blocks the artery and causes a sudden cardiac event. Aspirin accomplishes two main functions - it is an anti-inflammatory and helps to prevent the plaque rupture in the first place. If a plaque does rupture it inhibits the platelets from getting sticky and begin forming a clot. Therefore aspirin does not prevent heart disease but it will help prevent acute events from happening. If they do happen then it will reduce the severity of the event by reducing the clotting action inside the artery, thereby reducing the blockage inside the artery that is preventing blood to flow to the heart muscle. Studies show that for most patients a low dose aspirin (81mg) is adequate accomplish the anti-inflamatory process without causing undo adverse affects like stomach lining irritation/bleeding. With acute chest pain it is recommended that you CHEW a full aspirin (325mg) while waiting for the ambulance to arrive or enroute to the ER - even if you take 81mg daily. Good luck.
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ASA inhibits platelet Factor 3 thus preventing clotting.
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A low dose aspirin a day thins your blood and can prevent strokes. Before taking any medication, even over the counter, it's best to check with your doctor. My mother has been taking the aspirin a day, at her doc's suggestion, for years and she is 80 and has never had a heart attack or stroke

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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

what is the best nursing intervention for coronary heart disease

what is the best nursing intervention for coronary heart disease?

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If by an Acute MI event, the best immediate intervention would be an aspirin (ASA) and oxygen.... I am not sure of what exactly you are asking, but I hope this helps... Regards...

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Friday, February 8, 2013

Cardiomyopathy and congenital heart disease

Cardiomyopathy and congenital heart disease?
How are cardiomyopathy and congenital heart disease similar?
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You are talking apples and oranges. Congenital heart disease is a catchall term for a heart condition that you are born with. It occurs when the heart is developing in the womb. It can be anything ranging from a problem with the blood vessels to having a slow heart beat and needing a pacemaker. cardiomyopathy means the heart muscle is weak. Some kids are born with it, but most people that have it are older. This can be a result of heart attacks, a virus or for unknown reasons.
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Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. There are many causes of cardiomyopathy, including coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease. There are three main types of cardiomyopathy â€” dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive â€” all of which affect your heart's muscle, often making it difficult to pump blood and deliver it to the rest of your body. Dilated cardiomyopathy. This is the most common type of cardiomyopathy. In this disorder, your heart's main pumping chamber â€” the left ventricle â€” becomes enlarged (dilated), its pumping ability becomes less forceful, and blood doesn't flow as easily through the heart. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This type involves abnormal growth or thickening of your heart muscle, particularly affecting the muscle of your heart's main pumping chamber. As thickening occurs, the heart tends to stiffen and the size of the pumping chamber may shrink, interfering with your heart's ability to deliver blood to your body. Restrictive cardiomyopathy. The heart muscle in people with restrictive cardiomyopathy becomes stiff and less elastic, meaning the heart can't properly expand and fill with blood between heartbeats. It's the least common type of cardiomyopathy and can occur for no known reason. Cardiomyopathy can be treated. The type of treatment you'll receive depends on which type of cardiomyopathy you have and how serious it is. Your treatment may include medications, surgically implanted devices or, in severe cases, a heart transplant. Congenital heart diseases are heart problems that develop before birth. Congenital heart disease refers to a problem with the heart's structure and function due to abnormal heart development before birth. Congenital means present at birth.They can occur in the heart's chambers, valves, or blood vessels. A baby may be born with only one defect or several defects. While congenital heart disease is present at birth, the symptoms may not be immediately obvious. Defects such as coarctation of the aorta may not cause problems for many years. Other problems, such as a small ventricular septal defect (VSD), may never cause any problems, and some people with a VSD have normal physical activity and a normal life span. Take care as always

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Monday, February 4, 2013

Are African Americans #1 on the heart disease list

Are African Americans #1 on the heart disease list?
when my litlle cousin came to p.e she heard the races of heart disease risks. but she didnt hear #1 #2 latino american #3 mexican american #4 asian and #5 asian american
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ender, race, and age differences in CVD prevalence exist. The prevalence of coronary heart disease is consistently higher among males than among females (77.6 cases per 1,000 for men compared with 51.4 cases per 1,000 for women in 2008). In contrast, hypertension is more prevalent among women (258.7 cases per 1,000 for women compared with 239.4 per 1,000 for men in 2008). Among the racial groups reported, American Indians and Alaska Natives had the highest prevalence of coronary heart disease between 1999 and 2001. Between 2002 and 2007, however, the rates of coronary heart disease in this population exhibited much greater fluctuations ranging from 23.5 per 1,000 (2002) to 69.3 per 1,000 (2003). In 2008, whites had the highest prevalence of coronary heart disease (68.5 cases per 1,000), followed by American Indians and Alaska Natives (54.6 cases per 1,000), blacks or African Americans (48.8 cases per 1,000), and Asians (24.9 cases per 1,000). Between 1999 and 2008, Asians consistently had the lowest prevalence of stroke (14.6 cases per 1,000 in 2008) and hypertension (189 cases per 1,000 in 2007) among the racial groups reported. In addition, the Hispanic or Latino population had a consistently lower prevalence of the major CVD-related diseases compared with the non-Hispanic or Latino population from 1999-2008, the period for which these data are available. For example, in 2008, prevalence in Hispanics or Latinos was lower than in non-Hispanics or Latinos for coronary heart disease (39.8 versus 67.9 cases per 1,000, respectively), hypertension (160.6 versus 263.3 cases per 1,000, respectively), and stroke (18.4 versus 30.3 cases per 1,000, respectively). (Data not shown.) http://cfpub.epa.gov/eroe/index.cfm?fuseaction=detail.viewInd&ch=49&subtop=209&lv=list.listByChapter&r=188250
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Heart disease can occur in any age, race and sex. It is the leading cause of death in all populations in the developing world. There are many types of heart diseases. The most common is related to blockages in the arteries that supply the heart (coronary artery disease), which leads to heart attacks. I think this is the specific heart disease that you are referring to. African Americans have high rates of cardiovascular disease, which includes coronary artery disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and heart failure. More than one quarter of Mexican Americans have some form of heart disease. People of South Asian descent are at high risk for heart disease, but people of Japanese descent are at low risk. Historically, Native Americans had very low rates of heart disease, but today it is the leading cause of death in this group. Heart disease is most common in Caucasians in the United States, because Caucasians are the majority of the population. Remember African Americans only 12% of the population. The risk of heart disease is higher in African Americans, but the total number of cases would be lower than Caucasians since they account for a smaller percentage of the general population. Keep in mind that heart disease is related to hereditary and environmental factors. The hereditary factors can contribute some to the differences in heart disease between races. Poor access to healthcare and lack of preventative care is also likely to be a factor. Unfortunately, minorities in the USA are more likely to be uninsured and have poor access to healthcare. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4726

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Friday, February 1, 2013

If you get less than 8 hours of sleep at night you're at a higher risk for heart disease

If you get less than 8 hours of sleep at night you're at a higher risk for heart disease?
I just heard it on the news!!! but who listens to the news anyway :D
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Hmm... that's a tricky one. From what I have read everyone has different sleep needs, so some people might need 10 hours on average and others 7. I think that you will find that 8 hours is a general guideline. The thing to remember is that if you do not look after your health eg. get enough sleep, then you put extra strain on your body and therefore increase your risk of getting any sort of negative health condition. It's probably more important to look at your lifestyle overall eg. the food you eat, your exercise and your sleep rather than one thing in isolation.
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When you do not get enough sleep this is usually caused by stress. Decrease your stress and maybe you can sleep better. Sleep is very important for your whole body to rejuvenate including your heart.
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if that was true i'd have had a heart attack by now i get about 6
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oh this i woudn't knowing thank u
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Well, considering your heart slows down while you sleep, thus resting your heart... it wouldn't surprise me! Consider this: if you sleep 8 hours a night every night for 77.8 years (average life expectancy in the US), then you'd get almost 23,000 hours of sleep in your lifetime. Using an average rate of 80 beats per minute (60-100) and 77.8 years again, your heart beats approximately 3,271,334,400... not counting exercising or anything of the sort interfering.... However, if when you're sleeping, your heart rate decreases to closer to 60 beats per minute... so that means during those 23,000 hours of sleep, your heart beats 82,800,000 times throughout your life while you're sleeping... Ok, so I know I haven't really concluded anything here, but the numbers are impressive! Also, consider this: very generally speaking, people who get less sleep have worse lifestyle habits as those who get a decent amount of sleep at night, also contributing to heart disease... coffee & soda to help stay up or stress

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