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Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart's main pumping chamber is enlarged and weakened. This impacts the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively. It can strike at any age, but it occurs more in adults aged 20 to 60. If identified early and dealt with in the right manner, serious issues such as heart failure or arrhythmias can be prevented.
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, may not get as much attention as high blood pressure. But, it is equally harmful and can lead to inadequate blood flow to the brain, heart, and other vital organs. Reduced blood pressure is generally defined as a reading lower than 90/60 mm Hg.
When talking about cholesterol, the first things that pop into our minds are heart attack and stroke! Because of this, cholesterol has always been in the bad light. However, we often ignore the fact that not all cholesterols. There is both good and bad cholesterol in our bodies that work differently.
Have you ever felt your heart racing or skipping a beat, even when you're at rest? These irregularities, known as arrhythmias, occur when your heart's rhythm isn't functioning as it should.
Our hearts are pretty amazing, like a tireless pump, they keep us going strong. But just like any motor engine, sometimes they need a little check-up and the trouble is, our hearts aren't always the best at shouting warnings.
ECMO (Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), is a form of mechanical life support that can assist someone whose heart or lungs or both aren't working properly. This process works through a series of devices that continuously pump blood out of your body, add oxygen, and remove carbon dioxide through an artificial lung menbrane. The blood is then pumped back into the body by the machine. In order to allow the heart and lungs to rest and recover from a severe respiratory infection, heart attack, or chest/ cardiac trauma, ECMO therapy can be extremely beneficial.
Although the majority of people are aware that a healthy diet and regular exercise help maintain our hearts in excellent shape, very few of us actually follow this advice. Cardiovascular diseases are less frequent and fatal when people lead physically active lifestyles and consume balanced diets.
Contrary to its name, Heart Failure does not mean the heart stops working altogether. But, it is a chronic and progressive condition where the heart muscles are weakened, and as a result, it does not pump as much blood as it should. The body’s ability to absorb oxygen in the blood is as good as the heart’s level of blood pumping. When the heart fails to deliver oxygen-rich blood to various parts of the body, the body starts underperforming, resulting in fatigue and shortness of breath. Doing everyday activities like walking, climbing up the stairs, etc., becomes difficult.
Heart disease is by far the leading cause of death. Heart problems like high blood pressure can lead to premature heart failure, heart attacks, strokes, and other life-threatening conditions. The good news is about 80 per cent of all cases of cardiovascular disease are preventable. You can lower your risk markedly by making some changes to your lifestyle including doing some things that are easy, simple, and even enjoyable. Here are some ways to keep your heart healthy
There's a good reason why every doctor's appointment starts with a blood pressure check. Most people are unaware that they have it because it is largely symptom-less. But what is Blood Pressure?
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