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A Lifetime of Stress Could Be a Precursor to Stroke
By Cleo Hutton , Health Expert...another cause of stroke. We know that the cardiovascular system (heart, arteries, and... Read more »
How Stress Affects the Body
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...slower build up of atherosclerosis and damage to the cardiovascular system. Although it is... Read more »
Exciting News from the International Headache Congress 2009!
By Nancy Bonk , Health Expert...increased risk of stroke. AND, people with a healthy cardiovascular system and Migraine with... Read more »
What Causes Dizziness? Is it My Heart?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert...following ailments can cause vertigo/syncope: Cardiovascular System Vertigo can occur as a... Read more »
Spend Your Rebate Check On Something That Will Last - Your Body
By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert...you fitness walk or jog, you are investing in your cardiovascular system. When you strength... Read more »
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Angioplasty Patient Guide: Find Angioplasty Information
What is angioplasty? Coronary balloon angioplasty is an invasive method of opening blocked arteries that might impede flow to the heart, and possibly result in heart attack or death. It is more... Read more »Causes of Cardiac Enlargement
What is cardiac enlargement? Cardiac enlargement refers to an increase in the size of the heart. There are two types of cardiac enlargement: hypertrophy and dilation. (Though usually occurring... Read more »Food Allergies: A Case of Mistaken Identity
...chemicals, triggering an allergic reaction. This response can affect the respiratory, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems. It can also cause a skin reaction. Common Food Allergens ... Read more »Angina Treatment Patient Guide- Enhanced External Counterpulsation
What is enhanced external counterpulsation?Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) is a treatment for angina (also called angina pectoris), or chest pain. Angina occurs when the muscle cells of ... Read more »High Blood Pressure, Hypertension Patient Guide
It is estimated that one in four adults (approximately 50 million) in the United States has elevated blood pressure – and more than 30 percent of them are unaware of it. Since people with... Read more »Images
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