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ALTudor

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Ph.D, with 20 years experience writing both creatively and in the fields of technical/science/health writing.

New Treatments–and Funding–Could Provide Better Options for People Living with A-fib

Atrial fibrillation (or A-fib) is a type of cardiac arrhythmia, and experts say it is one of the most difficult types of cardiac problems to treat.  It occurs when the top most chambers or atria of the heart “quiver” or fibrillate instead of pumping in the coordinated contraction found in a normal heartbeat. Episodes of A-fib can... Read moreChevron
posted 10/27/2011, comments (0)|
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Facts About Congestive Heart Failure

Article Source: biblehealth.com   In the early stages of the Congestive Heart Failure stages, the patient may experience mild weakness. However, this may affect the patient's daily routine. The body too does not display symptoms, in the initial stage. Gradually when the Chronic Disease Failure stages increases in severity the patients will... Read moreChevron
posted 01/06/2011, comments (0)|
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN, Health Pro

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Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist

Heart Failure and Statin Drugs

It's become more common for statin drugs to be prescribed in the treatment of heart failure. However, the type of heart failure you have may determine the effectiveness of the medication.   Types of Heart Failure   Systolic heart failure is when the heart does not contract forcefully enough to pump blood out of the aorta and into... Read moreChevron
Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist

Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist, Health Pro

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Cardiologist/Author passionate about Preventative Cardiology

Heart Failure: What Does It Mean?

“Heart Failure?  What does that mean,” she asked.  “Does is mean my heart is going to stop beating?”  Janet was an Italian woman in her mid-fifties.  She had slowly been developing shortness of breath after a prolonged illness.  Soon her legs began to swell. Now she was in the office to review the... Read moreChevron
posted 10/27/2009, comments (0)|
Melissa

Im 27 years old and just found out I have mild congestive heart failure. They dont know why.

Just found out I have mild congestive heart failure. I still dont believe it Im only 27 years old. The cardiologist was very rude to me and stated I was overweight at 189lbs. I dont want to take the meds they perscribe.

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