Risk Factors For Congestive Heart Failure
Hot tubs and heart disease: Trouble or treatment?
In many cultures throughout history and even today, the methods of bathing are different from ours. Some of the rituals would seem quite strange to those of us that have a shower and bathtub in our own homes or apartments. But as we travel, we become aware of other cultures and developments that at first seem odd, but later seem to invade our society. One of the more prevalent customs that has made it to the US is the use of the hot tub or Jacuzzi.
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Heart failure
Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is a life-threatening condition in which the heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of the body. Alternative... Read more »Chapter 2: Is It Safe for Me to Exercise?
...chronic conditions in most older people, as long as it’s done when the condition is under control.Congestive heart failure (CHF) is an example of a serious chronic condition common in older... Read more »Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide
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...topic on its Web site.SourcesWalsh CR, Larson MG, Evans JC, et al. Alcohol consumption and the risk of congestive heart failure in the Framingham Heart Study. Ann Intern Med 2002;136(3):181-91. ... Read more »Images
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