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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Warning Signs Of Congestive Heart Failure

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Hot tubs and heart disease: Trouble or treatment?

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch Health Expert

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.


One of my classmates made a commercial for hot ...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Is the FDA a watchdog or a dog?
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...maker of Actos, to strengthen existing warnings about congestive heart failure (CHF). Both drugs... Read more »

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J is for Januvia
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...approves a new drug half of them get drug safety warnings. And half of the so-called black box... Read more »

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Chemo Regimen FAQs: AC Chemotherapy
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

Q. I'm scheduled to have chemotherapy. The doctor says it's AC. I can't remember all the... Read more »

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Hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure
By Dr. Charles Whitcomb , Health Expert

  Congestive heart failure (CHF) is one of the most common reasons for hospital admission in the... Read more »

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High Blood Pressure Drugs: Top 3 Effective Treatments
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...Prescribed for patients with neuphrotic syndrome, congestive heart failure and swelling.... Read more »

Health Guide

Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide
Overview Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the result of abnormal and depressed function of the heart for any reason. The most common presentations of this syndrome are the development of shortness... 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 »
Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
...those who survive another heart attack are at increased risk of becoming cardiac cripples, disabled by congestive heart failure or arrhythmias heartbeat irregularities. There is no way of... Read more »
Congestive Heart Failure Lifestyle Changes
...patients sat in warm water or a dry sauna for 10 minutes, with their bodies tilted at a 45 degree angle.Warning Note: Prolonged periods in hot or even warm conditions can be dangerous. Any patient... Read more »
Medications for Congestive Heart Failure
...should not use these beta blockers.Beta blockers can lower HDL (good) cholesterol.These drugs can hide warning signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in patients with diabetes.Beta blockers are... Read more »

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