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Heart Valve Disease

June 17th, 2007

The heart is one of the strongest muscles and arguable it is the most important organ in the human body. It is responsible for getting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body by way of the circulatory system. It is divided into two halves, called the atrium and the ventricle chambers. Between these two chambers are a set of valves that lets the blood flows in only one direction. Sometimes these valves become damaged and the person could suffer from some sort of heart valve disease. If left unchecked, this disease can lead to heart failure and even death.


The signs and symptoms of heart valve disease are very hard to determine since many of them are so mild and can be attributed to a number of different conditions including asthma, heartburn, heart attack, or sometimes even pregnancy. The always have a conversation with your medical professional concerning your thoughts and physical symptoms if you believe that you may have any type of heart related disease. Heart valve disease is a serious condition, and should never be self-diagnosed.


There are a few common symptoms of heart valve disease that you should watch out for. If you experience dizzy spells or faintness brought on by physical activity, shortness of breath, or chest pain while doing physical activity, or a blue color under your finger nails, or if your lips have a bluish tinge to them. These are all symptoms that you should to bring up to your doctors attention as soon as possible…. Heart Valve Disease continue …

Heart Disease In Women Is The Number One Killer

June 17th, 2007

According to recent studies, it’s found that more than 8 million American women are currently living with some form of heart related disease.and it is the leading cause of death of American women.


Prevention is the key to staying healthy. Heart disease in women can be diagnosed and treated but once a woman finds out that she has the disease, it may already be too late. It is very common that the first symptom is due to a stroke or heart attack.


Woman that have engaged in several risk factors throughout her lifetime will have contributed to her contracting the disease. Such risk factors that increase the risk include cigarette smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, not being active, diabetes and obesity.


Women need to avoid the risk factors as much as possible because they are so susceptible to the disease. With just a few lifestyle changes, all women can once more live long and healthy live. This disease in women doesn’t need to be as much of an epidemic it has become…. Heart Disease In Women continue …

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