Heart Disease - All SharePosts Relating To "Heart Disease"

EXPERT

Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist

(Profile)

Cardiologist/Author passionate about Preventative Cardiology

Our Expert | Interested In

RSS

posted 09/29/2009, comments (0)

Why Do Blood Clots Form in Atrial Fibrillation?

Blood clots are the dreaded complication of the abnormal heart rhythm aka, Atrial Fibrillation. By itself the rhythm rarely is fatal. What makes it a serious heart condition is the fact that blood clots commonly form if the rhythm is not treated properly. Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm arising from the upper chambers... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

Melanie Thomassian

(Profile)

Dietitian

Our Expert | Health Professional

Get Widget | RSS

posted 09/29/2009, comment (1)

Why Do African-Americans Have an Increased Risk of Diabetes?

As we discussed last week, diabetes in black adults is more prevalent than among other groups of people. But, why is this? Well, there are certain risk factors which will increase your chance of developing type 2 diabetes if you are African-American. These are: Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) As African-American men get older,... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist

(Profile)

Cardiologist/Author passionate about Preventative Cardiology

Our Expert | Interested In

RSS

posted 09/21/2009, comment (1)

Electric Shock for Atrial Fibrillation: Is it Dangerous?

“You want to do what?” she asked. “Because you have Atrial Fibrillation, I’d like to schedule you for an electrical cardioversion,” I said. A middle-aged woman with Atrial Fibrillation was in my office. She was suffering with symptoms of fatigue and breathlessness. Her heart was racing at... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

Melanie Thomassian

(Profile)

Dietitian

Our Expert | Health Professional

Get Widget | RSS

posted 09/21/2009, comments (0)

African-Americans and Diabetes: An Introduction

Initially it can be pretty scary being told you have diabetes--but don't panic, with good management of the condition many people with diabetes live long, healthy lives. According to the American Diabetes Association, in comparison to the general population, African-Americans are disproportionately affected by diabetes: 14.7% of all... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

Melanie Thomassian

(Profile)

Dietitian

Our Expert | Health Professional

Get Widget | RSS

posted 09/21/2009, comments (0)

Why African-Americans are at Risk for Heart Disease: Part 2

Over the last few weeks we've been looking at heart disease in African-Americans, and I want to keep going with the topic again this week. We've already considered the risk factors you cannot change for heart disease, and we've taken a look at two of the modifiable risk factors, smoking and high blood pressure, so... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message