heart disease?
what tests do i need to find out if i have heart disease i feel ilke a walking time bomb and none of the docs i've seen takes it seriously something is wrong i know my body when you don't have insurance it's hell , same with my breast i need a mamogram like yesterday, problems but i can't get insurance because i was previously diagnosed with heliocobacter pylori in june 07
Women's Health - 2 Answers
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Telephone The Heart Foundation, or some such body, and ask them to guide you. I am sure that you will find them very sympathetic.
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Oh my goodness! It's difficult when you don't have health insurance. However, depending on your income, most places will see you for a reasonable payment. If funds are really tight, check with your local department of social services so you can apply for Medicaid. You really need to look out for yourself, sweetie. Be well and take care
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Saturday, February 28, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
heart disease
heart disease?
what tests do i need to find out if i have heart disease i feel ilke a walking time bomb and none of the docs i've seen takes it seriously something is wrong i know my body when you don't have insurance it's hell , same with my breast i need a mamogram like yesterday, problems but i can't get insurance because i was previously diagnosed with heliocobacter pylori in june 07
Cancer - 2 Answers
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ciao...io nn sono inglese ma sono italiana...hello!my name is anna...whwt is your name?where are you live?
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Stress can cause this, or a bacterial infection. Neutrophils fight bacteria, and a high WBC means they are working hard to fight it off
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what tests do i need to find out if i have heart disease i feel ilke a walking time bomb and none of the docs i've seen takes it seriously something is wrong i know my body when you don't have insurance it's hell , same with my breast i need a mamogram like yesterday, problems but i can't get insurance because i was previously diagnosed with heliocobacter pylori in june 07
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ciao...io nn sono inglese ma sono italiana...hello!my name is anna...whwt is your name?where are you live?
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Stress can cause this, or a bacterial infection. Neutrophils fight bacteria, and a high WBC means they are working hard to fight it off
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Friday, February 20, 2009
heart disease
heart disease??
are there any signs of heart disease?
Heart Diseases - 3 Answers
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The most common symptom is angina. Angina can be described as a discomfort, heaviness, pressure, aching, burning, fullness, squeezing or painful feeling in your chest. It can be mistaken for indigestion or heartburn. Angina is usually felt in the chest, but may also be felt in the shoulders, arms, neck, throat, jaw or back. Other symptoms that can occur with coronary artery disease include: Shortness of breath Palpitations (irregular heart beats, skipped beats or a "flip-flop" feeling in your chest) A faster heartbeat Weakness or dizziness Nausea Sweating
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THERE SURE ARE....HOPE THSI HELPS http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms
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Here's a whole laundry list
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are there any signs of heart disease?
Heart Diseases - 3 Answers
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The most common symptom is angina. Angina can be described as a discomfort, heaviness, pressure, aching, burning, fullness, squeezing or painful feeling in your chest. It can be mistaken for indigestion or heartburn. Angina is usually felt in the chest, but may also be felt in the shoulders, arms, neck, throat, jaw or back. Other symptoms that can occur with coronary artery disease include: Shortness of breath Palpitations (irregular heart beats, skipped beats or a "flip-flop" feeling in your chest) A faster heartbeat Weakness or dizziness Nausea Sweating
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THERE SURE ARE....HOPE THSI HELPS http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms
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Here's a whole laundry list
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Monday, February 16, 2009
heart disease
heart disease?
what tests do i need to find out if i have heart disease i feel ilke a walking time bomb and none of the docs i've seen takes it seriously something is wrong i know my body when you don't have insurance it's hell , same with my breast i need a mamogram like yesterday, problems but i can't get insurance because i was previously diagnosed with heliocobacter pylori in june 07
Heart Diseases - 2 Answers
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Three main symptoms of a heart attack: 1. Pressure or pain in the centre of the chest, lasting more than a few minutes or going away and coming back 2. Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck or arms 3. Chest discomfort combined with light-headedness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath Other common warning signs of heart attack include unusual chest, stomach or abdominal pain, nausea or dizziness, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, unexplained anxiety, weakness or fatigue, palpitations, cold sweat or paleness. Please take an ECG and consult a cardiologist.
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There are lots of tests but if I had to pick only one I would pick a thallium treadtmill stress test. This checks for blocked arteries(time bomb city!) as well as the size and pumping function of your heart and it does it under exertional stress so that subtle or hidden abnormalities may be detected that could not be found at rest. If you walk for 8-10 minutes on a standard treadmill test without heart symptoms or abnormalities the chances are excellent that you are heart healthy
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what tests do i need to find out if i have heart disease i feel ilke a walking time bomb and none of the docs i've seen takes it seriously something is wrong i know my body when you don't have insurance it's hell , same with my breast i need a mamogram like yesterday, problems but i can't get insurance because i was previously diagnosed with heliocobacter pylori in june 07
Heart Diseases - 2 Answers
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Three main symptoms of a heart attack: 1. Pressure or pain in the centre of the chest, lasting more than a few minutes or going away and coming back 2. Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck or arms 3. Chest discomfort combined with light-headedness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath Other common warning signs of heart attack include unusual chest, stomach or abdominal pain, nausea or dizziness, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, unexplained anxiety, weakness or fatigue, palpitations, cold sweat or paleness. Please take an ECG and consult a cardiologist.
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There are lots of tests but if I had to pick only one I would pick a thallium treadtmill stress test. This checks for blocked arteries(time bomb city!) as well as the size and pumping function of your heart and it does it under exertional stress so that subtle or hidden abnormalities may be detected that could not be found at rest. If you walk for 8-10 minutes on a standard treadmill test without heart symptoms or abnormalities the chances are excellent that you are heart healthy
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
Heart Disease
Heart Disease?
Hi all A quick question I know heart disease is strong in my family anyway and both my parents have heart issues but I was wondering are there any possibilities that these issues can be skipped in certain generations or is it inevetible that I will get it when im older - I think I will be in line to get it but maybe im wrong. Thanks
Heart Diseases - 6 Answers
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Since you at are high risk for heart disease because of the genetic issue, you need to take every precaution necessary to lower your controllable risk factors, such as low-fat low-cholesterol diet, exercise, no smoking, etc.
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short anwer is no. I'm in the same boat as you and had problems a few years back with my cholesterol. however, we can take steps to avoid like eating healthly and exercise, but it's no guarantee against it.
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It may be partly genetic, but partly family dietary habits. I shared my propensities for snacks of cheese and crackers, like my Dad, more than my siblings. And ice cream, and peanut butter. No one else among my siblings has severe heart disease except me. Improve your diet, don't smoke, try to be mellow and non-stressed, get an hour of exercise almost every day. Eats a lot more fruits and veggies. low amount of meats, no visible animal fat or skin.
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The key word when dealing with Heart Disease that has strong family history is Prevention. You should make sure that you follow a heart healthy diet. Lots of whole grains, lots of fruits and vegetables and low-fat lean protien. The is also a need for you to incorporate regular, vigorous exercise into your lifestyle. 30-45 minutes a day is suggested. For more information on heart disease and how to manage your risk factors visit www.americanheart.org
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Many medical conditions that have a genetic tendency (increased chance of occurring in family members of affected individuals) are actually carried on a number of genes (polygenetic) rather than on one gene (monogenetic). The latter include diseases like cystic fibrosis (which affects children with chest infections and malabsorption), albinism and haemophilia. In these conditions, the proportion of children of affected people who might themselves be affected is roughly predictable. Even so, in these conditions, too, there is no certainty of any individual developing the disease except in dominant conditions where both parents are affected. So there is a good chance that you may be spared, especially if you reduce other risk factors, by eating healthily, exercising regularly, not smoking, etc. (I am assuming the heart disease in your family is IHD). I hope this helps. If you need more info, IM me.
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As a heart attack survivor I have come to find the Bible as a source of healing. Medicine is a great thing, I use it daily. Answering a question like you asked, you said "I think I will be in line to get it", I think in the medical profession you will get pro and con depending on who you ask. The Bible says concerning this, "as a man thinketh, so is he". Start changing your thinking concerning this matter by saying, I'm not going to be a part of such disease. The Bible also says, "the words of your mouth will snare you". You can speak positive or negative words, the choice is yours One last quote. "Life and Death are in the Power of the Tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof". "Choose Life". Your tongue and your thoughts set in motion either life forces or death forces. These are not just possibilities, they are from God!! I'm not saying to give up on eating right and exercising, just change your thinking
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Hi all A quick question I know heart disease is strong in my family anyway and both my parents have heart issues but I was wondering are there any possibilities that these issues can be skipped in certain generations or is it inevetible that I will get it when im older - I think I will be in line to get it but maybe im wrong. Thanks
Heart Diseases - 6 Answers
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Since you at are high risk for heart disease because of the genetic issue, you need to take every precaution necessary to lower your controllable risk factors, such as low-fat low-cholesterol diet, exercise, no smoking, etc.
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short anwer is no. I'm in the same boat as you and had problems a few years back with my cholesterol. however, we can take steps to avoid like eating healthly and exercise, but it's no guarantee against it.
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It may be partly genetic, but partly family dietary habits. I shared my propensities for snacks of cheese and crackers, like my Dad, more than my siblings. And ice cream, and peanut butter. No one else among my siblings has severe heart disease except me. Improve your diet, don't smoke, try to be mellow and non-stressed, get an hour of exercise almost every day. Eats a lot more fruits and veggies. low amount of meats, no visible animal fat or skin.
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The key word when dealing with Heart Disease that has strong family history is Prevention. You should make sure that you follow a heart healthy diet. Lots of whole grains, lots of fruits and vegetables and low-fat lean protien. The is also a need for you to incorporate regular, vigorous exercise into your lifestyle. 30-45 minutes a day is suggested. For more information on heart disease and how to manage your risk factors visit www.americanheart.org
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Many medical conditions that have a genetic tendency (increased chance of occurring in family members of affected individuals) are actually carried on a number of genes (polygenetic) rather than on one gene (monogenetic). The latter include diseases like cystic fibrosis (which affects children with chest infections and malabsorption), albinism and haemophilia. In these conditions, the proportion of children of affected people who might themselves be affected is roughly predictable. Even so, in these conditions, too, there is no certainty of any individual developing the disease except in dominant conditions where both parents are affected. So there is a good chance that you may be spared, especially if you reduce other risk factors, by eating healthily, exercising regularly, not smoking, etc. (I am assuming the heart disease in your family is IHD). I hope this helps. If you need more info, IM me.
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As a heart attack survivor I have come to find the Bible as a source of healing. Medicine is a great thing, I use it daily. Answering a question like you asked, you said "I think I will be in line to get it", I think in the medical profession you will get pro and con depending on who you ask. The Bible says concerning this, "as a man thinketh, so is he". Start changing your thinking concerning this matter by saying, I'm not going to be a part of such disease. The Bible also says, "the words of your mouth will snare you". You can speak positive or negative words, the choice is yours One last quote. "Life and Death are in the Power of the Tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof". "Choose Life". Your tongue and your thoughts set in motion either life forces or death forces. These are not just possibilities, they are from God!! I'm not saying to give up on eating right and exercising, just change your thinking
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Sunday, February 8, 2009
Heart disease
Heart disease??
what kind of heart disease is this ......when the bloood is pumping out of the heart ?
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Stab wound to the chest.
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or a ruptured aneurysm
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what kind of heart disease is this ......when the bloood is pumping out of the heart ?
Heart Diseases - 2 Answers
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Stab wound to the chest.
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or a ruptured aneurysm
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Heart disease
Heart disease?
One year ago I had mild to moderate aortic insufficency, this years echo showed that the aortic regurgatation is now moderate; also all of the other valves are regurgating mildly. Basically all of the valves in my heart are leaking, I am 39 years old and taking 5 pills a day for my heart; 3 hydralazine and 2 clonidine. Just how serious is this condition? I stay tired all the time. I do have a history of heart disease in my family. Anyone familar with this condition or medications to treat it? xtruckerwannabe I couldn't email you? I don't know what the problem is. Thanks
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Aortic insufficiency (AI), also known as aortic regurgitation (AR), is the leaking of the aortic valve of the heart that causes blood to flow in the reverse direction during ventricular diastole, from the aorta into the left ventricle. Aortic insufficiency can be due to abnormalities of either the aortic valve or the aortic root (the beginning of the aorta). +++++++++ Excerpt above from third source below...excerpt below from first source below: ++++++++++ With treatment, the 10-yr survival for patients with mild to moderate AR is 80 to 95%. With appropriately timed valve replacement (ie, before HF and using criteria below), long-term prognosis for patients with moderate to severe AR is good. However, the prognosis for those with severe AR and HF is considerably poorer. Treatment of acute AR is aortic valve replacement. Treatment of chronic AR varies by symptoms and degree of LV dysfunction. Patients with symptoms precipitated by normal daily activity or during exercise testing require aortic valve replacement; patients who prefer to avoid surgery may be treated with vasodilators (eg, long-acting nifedipineSome Trade Names ADALAT PROCARDIA Drug Information 30 to 90 mg po once/day or ACE inhibitors); also, diuretics or nitrates to reduce preload may be beneficial for severe AR. Asymptomatic patients with LVEF < 55%, an end-systolic diameter ≥ 55 mm (“55 ruleâ€), or an end-diastolic diameter > 75 mm also require surgery; oral drugs are a 2nd-best option for this group. Additional surgical criteria include fractional shortening < 25 to 29%, end-diastolic radius to myocardial wall thickness ratio > 4.0, and cardiac index < 2.2 to 2.5 L/min/m2. Patients who do not meet these criteria should be reevaluated by physical examination, echocardiography, and possibly rest-exercise radionuclide cineangiography to measure LV contractility q 6 to 12 mo. Antibiotic prophylaxis against endocarditis is indicated before procedures that can result in bacteremia (see Table 2: Endocarditis: Antibiotic Regimens for Endocarditis ).
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Medicines to improve a poor heart function such as ACE inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor agonists (ARAs), help the heart work more effectively in the presence of a leaky valve. A serious untreated malformation can lead to heart failure. Significant valve defects can be treated surgically either by replacement with an artificial valve or by repairing the affected valve (usually specific to the mitral valve). check the site for more info http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/heart_valve_disease.html http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec03/ch028/ch028a.html http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/9/1675_57850.htm http://www.heartpoint.com/valvularheartdxmore.html http://www.cts.usc.edu/hpg-heartvalvesurgery.html
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Hi Lisa R I have some info that might help you. I also have this website that you could check out. If you want the info and the link, please email me. You can send it to my Yahoo7 and this one, xtruckerwannabe@yahoo.com I only do this, this way so you will know I am very serious about the info I plan to send you. I believe that the company I represent and my team can offer you some answers to your questions. Please email me and I will see that you get the info and the link to the website. If you live in the USA or Canada, I can call you at your convenience. I am also a truck driver, so we will have to make sure our schedules match. Please let me know that you are responding to this from the Yahoo7 Answers site. That way I won’t delete your email. Sincerely, Tom, Xtruckerwannabe PS I can also send you a magazine from our company that might have some info that you could use. We'll see
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One year ago I had mild to moderate aortic insufficency, this years echo showed that the aortic regurgatation is now moderate; also all of the other valves are regurgating mildly. Basically all of the valves in my heart are leaking, I am 39 years old and taking 5 pills a day for my heart; 3 hydralazine and 2 clonidine. Just how serious is this condition? I stay tired all the time. I do have a history of heart disease in my family. Anyone familar with this condition or medications to treat it? xtruckerwannabe I couldn't email you? I don't know what the problem is. Thanks
Heart Diseases - 3 Answers
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Aortic insufficiency (AI), also known as aortic regurgitation (AR), is the leaking of the aortic valve of the heart that causes blood to flow in the reverse direction during ventricular diastole, from the aorta into the left ventricle. Aortic insufficiency can be due to abnormalities of either the aortic valve or the aortic root (the beginning of the aorta). +++++++++ Excerpt above from third source below...excerpt below from first source below: ++++++++++ With treatment, the 10-yr survival for patients with mild to moderate AR is 80 to 95%. With appropriately timed valve replacement (ie, before HF and using criteria below), long-term prognosis for patients with moderate to severe AR is good. However, the prognosis for those with severe AR and HF is considerably poorer. Treatment of acute AR is aortic valve replacement. Treatment of chronic AR varies by symptoms and degree of LV dysfunction. Patients with symptoms precipitated by normal daily activity or during exercise testing require aortic valve replacement; patients who prefer to avoid surgery may be treated with vasodilators (eg, long-acting nifedipineSome Trade Names ADALAT PROCARDIA Drug Information 30 to 90 mg po once/day or ACE inhibitors); also, diuretics or nitrates to reduce preload may be beneficial for severe AR. Asymptomatic patients with LVEF < 55%, an end-systolic diameter ≥ 55 mm (“55 ruleâ€), or an end-diastolic diameter > 75 mm also require surgery; oral drugs are a 2nd-best option for this group. Additional surgical criteria include fractional shortening < 25 to 29%, end-diastolic radius to myocardial wall thickness ratio > 4.0, and cardiac index < 2.2 to 2.5 L/min/m2. Patients who do not meet these criteria should be reevaluated by physical examination, echocardiography, and possibly rest-exercise radionuclide cineangiography to measure LV contractility q 6 to 12 mo. Antibiotic prophylaxis against endocarditis is indicated before procedures that can result in bacteremia (see Table 2: Endocarditis: Antibiotic Regimens for Endocarditis ).
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Medicines to improve a poor heart function such as ACE inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor agonists (ARAs), help the heart work more effectively in the presence of a leaky valve. A serious untreated malformation can lead to heart failure. Significant valve defects can be treated surgically either by replacement with an artificial valve or by repairing the affected valve (usually specific to the mitral valve). check the site for more info http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/heart_valve_disease.html http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec03/ch028/ch028a.html http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/9/1675_57850.htm http://www.heartpoint.com/valvularheartdxmore.html http://www.cts.usc.edu/hpg-heartvalvesurgery.html
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Hi Lisa R I have some info that might help you. I also have this website that you could check out. If you want the info and the link, please email me. You can send it to my Yahoo7 and this one, xtruckerwannabe@yahoo.com I only do this, this way so you will know I am very serious about the info I plan to send you. I believe that the company I represent and my team can offer you some answers to your questions. Please email me and I will see that you get the info and the link to the website. If you live in the USA or Canada, I can call you at your convenience. I am also a truck driver, so we will have to make sure our schedules match. Please let me know that you are responding to this from the Yahoo7 Answers site. That way I won’t delete your email. Sincerely, Tom, Xtruckerwannabe PS I can also send you a magazine from our company that might have some info that you could use. We'll see
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Sunday, February 1, 2009
Heart disease?
Heart disease?
How would a person suspect he or she as heart disease or heart trouble besides having chest pain?.
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[edit] Types of heart disease [edit] Cardiomyopathy Main article: Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy literally means "heart muscle disease" (Myo= muscle, pathy= disease) It is the deterioration of the function of the myocardium (i.e., the actual heart muscle) for any reason. People with cardiomyopathy are often at risk of arrhythmia and/or sudden cardiac death. Extrinsic cardiomyopathies - cardiomyopathies where the primary pathology is outside the myocardium itself. Most cardiomyopathies are extrinsic, because by far the most common cause of a cardiomyopathy is ischemia. The World Health Organization calls these specific cardiomyopathies: Alcoholic cardiomyopathy Coronary artery disease Congenital heart disease - see below Nutritional diseases affecting the heart Ischemic (or ischaemic) cardiomyopathy Hypertensive cardiomyopathy Valvular cardiomyopathy - see also Valvular heart disease below Inflammatory cardiomyopathy - see also Inflammatory heart disease below Cardiomyopathy secondary to a systemic metabolic disease Intrinsic cardiomyopathies - weakness in the muscle of the heart that is not due to an identifiable external cause. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) - most common form, and one of the leading indications for heart transplantation. In DCM the heart (especially the left ventricle) is enlarged and the pumping function is diminished. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM or HOCM) - genetic disorder caused by various mutations in genes encoding sarcomeric proteins. In HCM the heart muscle is thickened, which can obstruct blood flow and prevent the heart from functioning properly. Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) - arises from an electrical disturbance of the heart in which heart muscle is replaced by fibrous scar tissue. The right ventricle is generally most affected. Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) - least common cardiomyopathy. The walls of the ventricles are stiff, but may not be thickened, and resist the normal filling of the heart with blood. ** Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy - the left ventricle wall has failed to properly grow from birth and such has a spongy appearance when viewed during an echocardiogram [edit] Cardiovascular disease Main article: Cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease is any of a number of specific diseases that affect the heart itself and/or the blood vessel system, especially the veins and arteries leading to and from the heart. Research on disease dimorphism suggests that women who suffer with cardiovascular disease usually suffer from forms that affect the blood vessels while men usually suffer from forms that affect the heart muscle itself. Known or associated causes of cardiovascular disease include diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperhomocysteinemia and hypercholesterolemia. Types of cardiovascular disease include: Atherosclerosis [edit] Coronary heart disease Main article: Coronary heart disease Coronary heart disease is a disease of the heart caused by the accumulation of atheromatous plaques within the walls of the arteries that supply the myocardium. Angina pectoris and myocardial infarction (heart attack) are symptoms of and conditions caused by coronary heart disease. Ischaemic heart disease - another disease of the heart itself, characterized by reduced blood supply to the organ. [edit] Heart failure Main article: Heart failure Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure (or CHF), and congestive cardiac failure (CCF), is a condition that can result from any structural or functional cardiac disorder that impairs the ability of the heart to fill with or pump a sufficient amount of blood throughout the body. Cor pulmonale, a failure of the right side of the heart. [edit] Hypertensive heart disease Main article: Hypertensive heart disease Hypertensive heart disease, heart disease caused by high blood pressure, especially localised high blood pressure. Conditions that can be caused by hypertensive heart disease include: Left ventricular hypertrophy Coronary heart disease (Congestive) heart failure Hypertensive cardiomyopathy Cardiac arrhythmias [edit] Inflammatory heart disease Inflammatory heart disease involves inflammation of the heart muscle and/or the tissue surrounding it. Endocarditis - inflammation of the inner layer of the heart, the endocardium. The most common structures involved are the heart valves. Inflammatory cardiomyopathy Myocarditis - inflammation of the myocardium, the muscular part of the heart. It is generally due to infection (viral or bacterial). It may present with chest pain, rapid signs of heart failure, or sudden death. [edit] Valvular heart disease Main article: Valvular heart disease Valvular heart disease is any disease process involving one or more valves of the heart. The valves in the right side of the heart are the tricuspid valve and the pulmonic valve. The valves in the left side of the heart are the mitral valve and the aortic valve. Aortic valve stenosis Mitral valve prolapse Valvular cardiomyopathy
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Symptoms of heart disease include: Angina - and its symptoms: Chest discomfort, Chest pain, Brief pain episodes - often 2-5 minutes, Pain worsens on exercise, Pain relief from rest; other symptoms are: Shortness of breath, Indigestion, Palpitations, Chest pain, Arrhythmias, Light-headedness and Fainting.
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sudden and unexplained weight gain, wheezing when breathing, coughing that does not produce flem( providing you dont smoke) water retention in your ankles and wrists, losing youe wind after small amounts of excersize. if your a man , you may not be able to get or keep an erection?
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Other things could be a fast heart rate over 100 or a slow heart rate. Keep in mind though that some people naturally have a fast or slow heart rate. Also you may feel things like flutters that are not usual to you.
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Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body. Healthy arteries are flexible, strong and elastic. Over time, however, too much pressure in your arteries can make the walls thick and stiff — sometimes restricting blood flow to your organs and tissues. This process is called arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is a specific type of arteriosclerosis, but the terms are often used interchangeably. Although atherosclerosis is often considered a heart problem, it can affect arteries anywhere in your body. For example: When arteries leading to your limbs are affected, you may develop circulation problems in your arms and legs called peripheral arterial disease. When arteries to your heart are affected, you may have coronary artery disease, chest pain (angina) or a heart attack. When arteries supplying blood to your brain are affected, you could have a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke. Atherosclerosis can also lead to a bulge in the wall of your artery (aneurysm). You may not know that you have atherosclerosis until a hardened artery causes a medical emergency. But you can take steps to protect yourself. Healthy lifestyle changes and medications can help. Signs and symptoms Atherosclerosis develops gradually. There are usually no signs or symptoms until an artery is so narrowed or clogged that it can't supply adequate blood to your organs and tissues. Sometimes a blood clot completely obstructs blood flow. The specific signs and symptoms depend on which arteries are affected. For example: Heart arteries. Obstruction of the arteries to your heart (coronary arteries) may cause symptoms of heart attack, such as chest pain. Arteries supplying the brain. Obstruction of the carotid arteries in your neck may cause symptoms of stroke, such as sudden numbness, weakness or dizziness. Arteries in the arms and legs. Obstruction of the arteries supplying blood to your arms and legs may cause symptoms of peripheral arterial disease, such as leg pain when walking (intermittent claudication). Sometimes hardening of the arteries causes erectile dysfunction in men. Causes Atherosclerosis is a slow, progressive disease that may begin as early as childhood. Although the exact cause is unknown, researchers suspect that atherosclerosis starts with damage or injury to the inner layer of an artery. The damage may be caused by various factors, including: High blood pressure High cholesterol An irritant, such as nicotine Certain diseases, such as diabetes Once the inner wall of an artery is damaged, blood cells called platelets often clump at the injury site to try to repair the artery. Over time, fatty deposits (plaques) made of cholesterol and other cellular waste products also accumulate and harden, narrowing the space in your arteries. Organs and tissues that are served by these narrowed vessels don't get an adequate supply of blood. Eventually pieces of the fatty deposits may rupture and enter your bloodstream. This can cause a blood clot to form at the site and damage your organs, such as in a heart attack. A blood clot can also travel to other parts of your body and partially or totally block blood flow to another organ. In atherosclerosis, arteries are clogged by an accumulation of plaques — which are made up of cholesterol particles, fat, calcium, cellular waste and other substances. Risk factors Hardening of the arteries occurs over time. In addition to simply getting older, factors that increase the risk of atherosclerosis include: High blood pressure High cholesterol Diabetes Obesity Smoking A family history of aneurysm or early heart disease When to seek medical advice If you suspect that you have atherosclerosis — or risk factors for hardening of the arteries — talk to your doctor. Also pay attention to early symptoms of inadequate blood flow, such as chest pain, leg pain or numbness. Early diagnosis and treatment can stop progression of atherosclerosis and prevent a medical emergency. Screening and diagnosis Your doctor may find signs of narrowed, enlarged or hardened arteries during a physical exam. These include: A weak or absent pulse below the narrowed area of your artery Decreased blood pressure in an affected limb Whooshing sounds (bruits) over your arteries, heard with a stethoscope Signs of a pulsating bulge (aneurysm) in your abdomen or behind your knee Evidence of poor wound healing in the area where your blood flow is restricted Depending on the results of the physical exam, your doctor may suggest one or more diagnostic tests, including: Blood tests. Lab tests can detect increased levels of cholesterol, blood sugar and other substances that may increase the risk of atherosclerosis. Doppler ultrasound. Your doctor may use a special ultrasound device (Doppler ultrasound) to measure your blood pressure at various points along your arm or leg. These measurements can help your doctor gauge the degree of any blockages, as well as the speed of blood flow in your arteries. Ankle-brachial index. Your doctor may compare the blood pressure in your ankle with the blood pressure in your arm. This is known as the ankle-brachial index. An abnormal difference may indicate peripheral vascular disease, which is usually caused by atherosclerosis. Electrocardiogram (ECG). An electrocardiogram records electrical signals as they travel through your heart. An ECG can often reveal evidence of a previous heart attack or one that's in progress. If your signs and symptoms occur most often during exercise, your doctor may ask you to walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bike during an ECG. Angiogram. To better view blood flow through your heart, your doctor may inject a special dye into your arteries before a chest X-ray. This is known as an angiogram. The dye outlines narrow spots and blockages on the X-ray images. Other imaging tests. Your doctor may use ultrasound, a computerized tomography (CT) scan or a magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) to study your arteries. These tests can often show hardening and narrowing of large arteries, as well as aneurysms and calcium deposits in the artery walls. A new imaging test that measures endothelial function — how well your blood vessels can increase blood flow when needed — may one day become another way to detect early atherosclerosis. Complications When your arteries narrow, tissues supplied by an affected artery don't receive enough blood when demand is greatest — particularly during physical activity. This can result in injury to your organs, including heart attack or stroke. Aneurysms are another serious complication of atherosclerosis. Pain and throbbing in the area of an aneurysm is a common symptom. If an aneurysm bursts, you may face life-threatening internal bleeding. Although this is usually a sudden, catastrophic event, a slow leak is possible. If a blood clot within an aneurysm dislodges, it may obstruct an artery at some distant point. Poor arterial circulation can also blunt sensation to heat or cold in your extremities, making you more susceptible to damage from both burns and freezing. Rarely, poor circulation to your extremities can cause tissue death (gangrene). Treatment Lifestyle changes can promote healthier arteries. If you smoke, quit. Eat healthy foods, and get regular physical activity. Sometimes medication or surgical procedures may be recommended as well. Medication Various drugs can slow — or sometimes even reverse — the effects of atherosclerosis. Here are some common choices: Cholesterol medications. Aggressively lowering your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol, can slow, stop or even reverse the buildup of fatty deposits in your arteries. Boosting your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol, may help, too. Your doctor can choose from a range of cholesterol medications, including drugs known as statins and fibrates. Anti-platelet medications. Your doctor may prescribe anti-platelet medications, such as aspirin, to reduce the likelihood that platelets will clump in narrowed arteries, form a blood clot and cause further blockage. Anticoagulants. An anticoagulant, such as heparin or warfarin (Coumadin), can help thin your blood to prevent clots from forming. Blood pressure medications. Medications to control blood pressure — such as beta blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and calcium channel blockers — can help slow the progression of atherosclerosis. Other medications. Your doctor may suggest certain medications to control specific risk factors for atherosclerosis, such as diabetes. Sometimes medications to treat symptoms of atherosclerosis, such as leg pain during exercise, are prescribed. Surgery and other procedures Sometimes more aggressive treatment is needed. If you have severe symptoms, hampered organ function, or a blockage that threatens muscle or skin tissue survival, you may be a candidate for one of the following procedures: Angioplasty. In this procedure, your doctor inserts a long, thin tube (catheter) into the blocked or narrowed part of your artery. A wire with a deflated balloon is passed through the catheter to the narrowed area. The balloon is then inflated, compressing the deposits against your artery walls. A mesh tube (stent) may be left in the artery to help keep the artery open. Angioplasty may also be done with laser technology. Endarterectomy. In some cases, fatty deposits must be surgically removed from the walls of a narrowed artery. When the procedure is done on arteries in the neck (the carotid arteries), it's known as carotid endarterectomy. Thrombolytic therapy. If you have an artery that's blocked by a blood clot, your doctor may insert a clot-dissolving drug into your artery at the point of the clot to break it up. Bypass surgery. Your doctor may create a graft bypass using a vessel from another part of your body or a tube made of synthetic fabric. This allows blood to flow around the blocked or narrowed artery. Gene therapy Researchers have identified many genes involved in the development and progression of atherosclerosis. Targeted gene therapy may one day provide new treatments for atherosclerosis. Prevention Lifestyle changes can help you prevent or slow the progression of atherosclerosis. Stop smoking. Smoking damages your arteries. If you smoke, quitting is the best way to halt the progression of atherosclerosis and reduce your risk of complications. Get moving. Regular exercise can condition your muscles to use oxygen more efficiently. Physical activity can also improve circulation and promote development of new blood vessels that form a natural bypass around obstructions (collateral vessels). Eat healthy foods. A heart-healthy diet based on fruits, vegetables and whole grains — and low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium — can help you control your weight, blood pressure and cholesterol. Manage stress. Reduce stress as much as possible. Practice healthy techniques for managing stress, such as muscle relaxation and deep breathing. If you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes or another chronic disease, work with your doctor to manage the condition and promote overall health
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[edit] Types of heart disease [edit] Cardiomyopathy Main article: Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy literally means "heart muscle disease" (Myo= muscle, pathy= disease) It is the deterioration of the function of the myocardium (i.e., the actual heart muscle) for any reason. People with cardiomyopathy are often at risk of arrhythmia and/or sudden cardiac death. Extrinsic cardiomyopathies - cardiomyopathies where the primary pathology is outside the myocardium itself. Most cardiomyopathies are extrinsic, because by far the most common cause of a cardiomyopathy is ischemia. The World Health Organization calls these specific cardiomyopathies: Alcoholic cardiomyopathy Coronary artery disease Congenital heart disease - see below Nutritional diseases affecting the heart Ischemic (or ischaemic) cardiomyopathy Hypertensive cardiomyopathy Valvular cardiomyopathy - see also Valvular heart disease below Inflammatory cardiomyopathy - see also Inflammatory heart disease below Cardiomyopathy secondary to a systemic metabolic disease Intrinsic cardiomyopathies - weakness in the muscle of the heart that is not due to an identifiable external cause. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) - most common form, and one of the leading indications for heart transplantation. In DCM the heart (especially the left ventricle) is enlarged and the pumping function is diminished. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM or HOCM) - genetic disorder caused by various mutations in genes encoding sarcomeric proteins. In HCM the heart muscle is thickened, which can obstruct blood flow and prevent the heart from functioning properly. Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) - arises from an electrical disturbance of the heart in which heart muscle is replaced by fibrous scar tissue. The right ventricle is generally most affected. Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) - least common cardiomyopathy. The walls of the ventricles are stiff, but may not be thickened, and resist the normal filling of the heart with blood. ** Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy - the left ventricle wall has failed to properly grow from birth and such has a spongy appearance when viewed during an echocardiogram [edit] Cardiovascular disease Main article: Cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease is any of a number of specific diseases that affect the heart itself and/or the blood vessel system, especially the veins and arteries leading to and from the heart. Research on disease dimorphism suggests that women who suffer with cardiovascular disease usually suffer from forms that affect the blood vessels while men usually suffer from forms that affect the heart muscle itself. Known or associated causes of cardiovascular disease include diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperhomocysteinemia and hypercholesterolemia. Types of cardiovascular disease include: Atherosclerosis [edit] Coronary heart disease Main article: Coronary heart disease Coronary heart disease is a disease of the heart caused by the accumulation of atheromatous plaques within the walls of the arteries that supply the myocardium. Angina pectoris and myocardial infarction (heart attack) are symptoms of and conditions caused by coronary heart disease. Ischaemic heart disease - another disease of the heart itself, characterized by reduced blood supply to the organ. [edit] Heart failure Main article: Heart failure Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure (or CHF), and congestive cardiac failure (CCF), is a condition that can result from any structural or functional cardiac disorder that impairs the ability of the heart to fill with or pump a sufficient amount of blood throughout the body. Cor pulmonale, a failure of the right side of the heart. [edit] Hypertensive heart disease Main article: Hypertensive heart disease Hypertensive heart disease, heart disease caused by high blood pressure, especially localised high blood pressure. Conditions that can be caused by hypertensive heart disease include: Left ventricular hypertrophy Coronary heart disease (Congestive) heart failure Hypertensive cardiomyopathy Cardiac arrhythmias [edit] Inflammatory heart disease Inflammatory heart disease involves inflammation of the heart muscle and/or the tissue surrounding it. Endocarditis - inflammation of the inner layer of the heart, the endocardium. The most common structures involved are the heart valves. Inflammatory cardiomyopathy Myocarditis - inflammation of the myocardium, the muscular part of the heart. It is generally due to infection (viral or bacterial). It may present with chest pain, rapid signs of heart failure, or sudden death. [edit] Valvular heart disease Main article: Valvular heart disease Valvular heart disease is any disease process involving one or more valves of the heart. The valves in the right side of the heart are the tricuspid valve and the pulmonic valve. The valves in the left side of the heart are the mitral valve and the aortic valve. Aortic valve stenosis Mitral valve prolapse Valvular cardiomyopathy
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Symptoms of heart disease include: Angina - and its symptoms: Chest discomfort, Chest pain, Brief pain episodes - often 2-5 minutes, Pain worsens on exercise, Pain relief from rest; other symptoms are: Shortness of breath, Indigestion, Palpitations, Chest pain, Arrhythmias, Light-headedness and Fainting.
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sudden and unexplained weight gain, wheezing when breathing, coughing that does not produce flem( providing you dont smoke) water retention in your ankles and wrists, losing youe wind after small amounts of excersize. if your a man , you may not be able to get or keep an erection?
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Other things could be a fast heart rate over 100 or a slow heart rate. Keep in mind though that some people naturally have a fast or slow heart rate. Also you may feel things like flutters that are not usual to you.
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Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body. Healthy arteries are flexible, strong and elastic. Over time, however, too much pressure in your arteries can make the walls thick and stiff — sometimes restricting blood flow to your organs and tissues. This process is called arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is a specific type of arteriosclerosis, but the terms are often used interchangeably. Although atherosclerosis is often considered a heart problem, it can affect arteries anywhere in your body. For example: When arteries leading to your limbs are affected, you may develop circulation problems in your arms and legs called peripheral arterial disease. When arteries to your heart are affected, you may have coronary artery disease, chest pain (angina) or a heart attack. When arteries supplying blood to your brain are affected, you could have a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke. Atherosclerosis can also lead to a bulge in the wall of your artery (aneurysm). You may not know that you have atherosclerosis until a hardened artery causes a medical emergency. But you can take steps to protect yourself. Healthy lifestyle changes and medications can help. Signs and symptoms Atherosclerosis develops gradually. There are usually no signs or symptoms until an artery is so narrowed or clogged that it can't supply adequate blood to your organs and tissues. Sometimes a blood clot completely obstructs blood flow. The specific signs and symptoms depend on which arteries are affected. For example: Heart arteries. Obstruction of the arteries to your heart (coronary arteries) may cause symptoms of heart attack, such as chest pain. Arteries supplying the brain. Obstruction of the carotid arteries in your neck may cause symptoms of stroke, such as sudden numbness, weakness or dizziness. Arteries in the arms and legs. Obstruction of the arteries supplying blood to your arms and legs may cause symptoms of peripheral arterial disease, such as leg pain when walking (intermittent claudication). Sometimes hardening of the arteries causes erectile dysfunction in men. Causes Atherosclerosis is a slow, progressive disease that may begin as early as childhood. Although the exact cause is unknown, researchers suspect that atherosclerosis starts with damage or injury to the inner layer of an artery. The damage may be caused by various factors, including: High blood pressure High cholesterol An irritant, such as nicotine Certain diseases, such as diabetes Once the inner wall of an artery is damaged, blood cells called platelets often clump at the injury site to try to repair the artery. Over time, fatty deposits (plaques) made of cholesterol and other cellular waste products also accumulate and harden, narrowing the space in your arteries. Organs and tissues that are served by these narrowed vessels don't get an adequate supply of blood. Eventually pieces of the fatty deposits may rupture and enter your bloodstream. This can cause a blood clot to form at the site and damage your organs, such as in a heart attack. A blood clot can also travel to other parts of your body and partially or totally block blood flow to another organ. In atherosclerosis, arteries are clogged by an accumulation of plaques — which are made up of cholesterol particles, fat, calcium, cellular waste and other substances. Risk factors Hardening of the arteries occurs over time. In addition to simply getting older, factors that increase the risk of atherosclerosis include: High blood pressure High cholesterol Diabetes Obesity Smoking A family history of aneurysm or early heart disease When to seek medical advice If you suspect that you have atherosclerosis — or risk factors for hardening of the arteries — talk to your doctor. Also pay attention to early symptoms of inadequate blood flow, such as chest pain, leg pain or numbness. Early diagnosis and treatment can stop progression of atherosclerosis and prevent a medical emergency. Screening and diagnosis Your doctor may find signs of narrowed, enlarged or hardened arteries during a physical exam. These include: A weak or absent pulse below the narrowed area of your artery Decreased blood pressure in an affected limb Whooshing sounds (bruits) over your arteries, heard with a stethoscope Signs of a pulsating bulge (aneurysm) in your abdomen or behind your knee Evidence of poor wound healing in the area where your blood flow is restricted Depending on the results of the physical exam, your doctor may suggest one or more diagnostic tests, including: Blood tests. Lab tests can detect increased levels of cholesterol, blood sugar and other substances that may increase the risk of atherosclerosis. Doppler ultrasound. Your doctor may use a special ultrasound device (Doppler ultrasound) to measure your blood pressure at various points along your arm or leg. These measurements can help your doctor gauge the degree of any blockages, as well as the speed of blood flow in your arteries. Ankle-brachial index. Your doctor may compare the blood pressure in your ankle with the blood pressure in your arm. This is known as the ankle-brachial index. An abnormal difference may indicate peripheral vascular disease, which is usually caused by atherosclerosis. Electrocardiogram (ECG). An electrocardiogram records electrical signals as they travel through your heart. An ECG can often reveal evidence of a previous heart attack or one that's in progress. If your signs and symptoms occur most often during exercise, your doctor may ask you to walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bike during an ECG. Angiogram. To better view blood flow through your heart, your doctor may inject a special dye into your arteries before a chest X-ray. This is known as an angiogram. The dye outlines narrow spots and blockages on the X-ray images. Other imaging tests. Your doctor may use ultrasound, a computerized tomography (CT) scan or a magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) to study your arteries. These tests can often show hardening and narrowing of large arteries, as well as aneurysms and calcium deposits in the artery walls. A new imaging test that measures endothelial function — how well your blood vessels can increase blood flow when needed — may one day become another way to detect early atherosclerosis. Complications When your arteries narrow, tissues supplied by an affected artery don't receive enough blood when demand is greatest — particularly during physical activity. This can result in injury to your organs, including heart attack or stroke. Aneurysms are another serious complication of atherosclerosis. Pain and throbbing in the area of an aneurysm is a common symptom. If an aneurysm bursts, you may face life-threatening internal bleeding. Although this is usually a sudden, catastrophic event, a slow leak is possible. If a blood clot within an aneurysm dislodges, it may obstruct an artery at some distant point. Poor arterial circulation can also blunt sensation to heat or cold in your extremities, making you more susceptible to damage from both burns and freezing. Rarely, poor circulation to your extremities can cause tissue death (gangrene). Treatment Lifestyle changes can promote healthier arteries. If you smoke, quit. Eat healthy foods, and get regular physical activity. Sometimes medication or surgical procedures may be recommended as well. Medication Various drugs can slow — or sometimes even reverse — the effects of atherosclerosis. Here are some common choices: Cholesterol medications. Aggressively lowering your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol, can slow, stop or even reverse the buildup of fatty deposits in your arteries. Boosting your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol, may help, too. Your doctor can choose from a range of cholesterol medications, including drugs known as statins and fibrates. Anti-platelet medications. Your doctor may prescribe anti-platelet medications, such as aspirin, to reduce the likelihood that platelets will clump in narrowed arteries, form a blood clot and cause further blockage. Anticoagulants. An anticoagulant, such as heparin or warfarin (Coumadin), can help thin your blood to prevent clots from forming. Blood pressure medications. Medications to control blood pressure — such as beta blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and calcium channel blockers — can help slow the progression of atherosclerosis. Other medications. Your doctor may suggest certain medications to control specific risk factors for atherosclerosis, such as diabetes. Sometimes medications to treat symptoms of atherosclerosis, such as leg pain during exercise, are prescribed. Surgery and other procedures Sometimes more aggressive treatment is needed. If you have severe symptoms, hampered organ function, or a blockage that threatens muscle or skin tissue survival, you may be a candidate for one of the following procedures: Angioplasty. In this procedure, your doctor inserts a long, thin tube (catheter) into the blocked or narrowed part of your artery. A wire with a deflated balloon is passed through the catheter to the narrowed area. The balloon is then inflated, compressing the deposits against your artery walls. A mesh tube (stent) may be left in the artery to help keep the artery open. Angioplasty may also be done with laser technology. Endarterectomy. In some cases, fatty deposits must be surgically removed from the walls of a narrowed artery. When the procedure is done on arteries in the neck (the carotid arteries), it's known as carotid endarterectomy. Thrombolytic therapy. If you have an artery that's blocked by a blood clot, your doctor may insert a clot-dissolving drug into your artery at the point of the clot to break it up. Bypass surgery. Your doctor may create a graft bypass using a vessel from another part of your body or a tube made of synthetic fabric. This allows blood to flow around the blocked or narrowed artery. Gene therapy Researchers have identified many genes involved in the development and progression of atherosclerosis. Targeted gene therapy may one day provide new treatments for atherosclerosis. Prevention Lifestyle changes can help you prevent or slow the progression of atherosclerosis. Stop smoking. Smoking damages your arteries. If you smoke, quitting is the best way to halt the progression of atherosclerosis and reduce your risk of complications. Get moving. Regular exercise can condition your muscles to use oxygen more efficiently. Physical activity can also improve circulation and promote development of new blood vessels that form a natural bypass around obstructions (collateral vessels). Eat healthy foods. A heart-healthy diet based on fruits, vegetables and whole grains — and low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium — can help you control your weight, blood pressure and cholesterol. Manage stress. Reduce stress as much as possible. Practice healthy techniques for managing stress, such as muscle relaxation and deep breathing. If you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes or another chronic disease, work with your doctor to manage the condition and promote overall health
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