Monday, October, 26, 2009
What Cardiovascular
October 02, 2008
Veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may
be at greater risk of heart attacks as they age. Two new studies
have found that in addition to greater heart-attack risks, veterans
with PTSD are more likely to have conditions like arthritis and
psoriasis. The veterans also report worse overall physical
condition than the general population. Researchers think that
combat stress may wear down the cardiovascular system and cause the
higher risks.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Cleo Hutton
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Health Expert
...another cause of stroke. We know that the cardiovascular system (heart, arteries, and...
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By Jerry Kennard
,
Health Expert
...slower build up of atherosclerosis and damage to the cardiovascular system. Although it is...
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By Nancy Bonk
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Health Expert
...increased risk of stroke. AND, people with a healthy cardiovascular system and Migraine with...
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By Kenn Kihiu
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Health Expert
...you fitness walk or jog, you are investing in your cardiovascular system. When you strength...
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By Lisa Nelson
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Health Expert
...following ailments can cause vertigo/syncope: Cardiovascular System Vertigo can occur as a...
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Health Guide
Your doctor has spent many years studying the way the body works in health and disease. You may be able to benefit more from that knowledge if you ask questions that are important for your individual...
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A blockage in the heart's arteries may reduce or completely cut off the blood supply to a portion of the heart. This can cause a blood clot to form and totally stop blood flow in a coronary artery,...
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Why do you need bypass surgery? If you are suffering chest pain or other symptoms that may indicate a cardiovascular problem, your doctor will likely want you to undergo an angiogram (cardiac...
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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 the cause for a patient complaint such as chest...
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Arteriosclerosis causes heart attacks, strokes, amputations and even loss of brain function in addition to sudden death. Arteriosclerotic plaque, the material that eventually clogs our...
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