Can Stress Cause A Hole In The Heart Heart?
One of the biggest topics of discussion amongst Migraineurs today is that of PFO, "the hole in the heart" that may contribute to Migraines. Migraineurs are asking their doctors to test them to see if they have this condition. Many of those who do want to have the hole repaired -- immediately. However, questions remain and the closure procedure is not yet being performed on the basis of Migraine disease because it has not yet been proven effective. Trials are underway to determine the efficacy...
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From Our Experts
05/09/07 Podcast: PFO - A "Hole in the Heart" Related to Migraine?
The transcript of this podcast is below. Ifyou prefer to listen to it, you can do so easily from the MigraineCast Web site.Hello and... Read more »
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Purple Heart
Last spring, after touring a mental health center at Fort Bliss, Texas, Defense Secretary Robert Gates noted that awarding Purple Hearts to... Read more »
Stress, Cortisol, and Your Heart
Do you struggle with extra fat around your midsection? Excess abdominal fat is not only visually unappealing to some, but it increases... Read more »
Stress, Stroke and Heart Disease
I have forgotten how much work it is to move. My family only moved across town, but it has been so stressful. I bought an older home with... Read more »
PFO and Migraine: "Hole in the Heart" and Migraine?
One of the biggest topics of discussion amongst Migraineurs today is that of PFO, "the hole in the heart" that may contribute to Migraines.... Read more »
From Our Sources
Rare 'Broken Heart Syndrome' Caused by Stress
The old adage that a person can't "die from a broken heart" may be true, but there is a heart problem linked to emotional stress that can cause a... Read more »
What is Coronary Heart Disease?
How It HappensThe heart pumps blood enriched with oxygen and vital nutrients throughout the entire body by way of a network of arteries. The heart... Read more »
Fixing a hole in the heart may ease migraines: study
Italian researchers have found that having a defect repaired in the heart may stop some migraine sufferers from having the headaches--and may even... Read more »
Closing Holes in Kids' Hearts
ST. LOUIS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- A hole in the heart is the most common type of heart defect that babies are born with. Often, the holes will... Read more »
Stress Test: When are Stress Tests Necessary?
A stress test is an objective way of determining your exertional capacity. It can be used for many reasons. By far the most common use is to assess... Read more »
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