Cardiovascular Disease

When a doctor suspects that a patient has acute coronary syndrome (ACS), which is usually a sign of a heart attack or angina, he will likely order a cardiac biomarker test, which measures a...

Chronic kidney disease is unfortunately a common medical problem with an estimated 20 million Americans suffering from it. The most common causes of chronic kidney disease are progressive high...

Blocked arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, is caused by a build up of plaque on the insides of your arteries. The plaque, which may be composed of cholesterol, fat, calcium deposits and...

Blood clotting is a natural process in your body that is performed to prevent bleeding. During the process, platelets and proteins form to create clots, according to the National Alliance for...

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by abnormally high blood sugars as a result of either insulin resistance or insufficient insulin production. The incidence of...

If you've been to a mall or buffet line recently then you know we're rapidly losing the battle against obesity and diabetes. This health war will have critical repercussions on this country's...

Atrial Fibrillation, most commonly referred to as "A-fib," is defined as chaotic electrical activity in the atrium. It stems from the firing of a number of electrical impulses within the...

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is a type of dysautonomia (disorder of the autonomic nervous system) where patients exhibit an abnormal increase in heart rate when changing positions,...

Blocked leg arteries are a consequence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a condition in which plaque builds up within the arteries. The buildup of plaque is called atherosclerosis. Plaque...

Cleaning out a carotid artery involves a surgical procedure called a carotid endarterectomy. The procedure is normally indicated when there is more than 70 percent blockage in the artery. Cleaning...

Mitral Stenosis involves the valves and chambers of the heart, which become blocked and interrupt blood flow. In adults, symptoms may not appear for many years. A case of rheumatic fever is...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) consists of two phase performed simultaneously, if possible: artificial circulation and artificial respiration. Its purpose is not to start the heart but to...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure to revive victims of cardiac arrest and sometimes respiratory arrest. It consists of a combination of artificial circulation and...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a set of emergency procedures to revive a victim of cardiac arrest. Its primary purpose is not to start the heart but maintain the flow of oxygenated blood through...

Spider veins occur when a small vein close to the skin surface dilates from an increase in venous pressure or when the capillary walls are unusually thin. They are usually considered a cosmetic...

Spider veins are small, threadlike veins near the surface of the skin that dilate in response to abnormally high pressure. Sclerotherapy is the most widely accepted therapy and involves a...

When blood flow to the heart is restricted due to a build up of plaque on the wall of the blood vessel, chest pain results. The name for this type of pain is angina and it is a symptom of...

Atherosclerosis is a heart disease caused by plaque building up on the inside of the walls of blood vessels. It needs to be diagnosed by a doctor and can be treated with medications, lifestyle...