In order to understand how stem cells are useful to us, we first need to understand what these cells are. Stem Cells start in the embryo as immature biological cells, then become specialized to create bone, muscle, skin, the heart, the brain, and over 250 other types of specialized cells. This is why they are … Read More “Stem Cell Therapy & Congenital Heart Disease” »
Category: Heart Disease
From My Heart to Yours: Heart disease remains the number one killer in the U.S. Please consider renewing your commitment to heart healthy habits for heart month and beyond. Knowing that heart disease affects so many people in the U.S., I’m sure many of you can relate to my story. My dad had heart disease … Read More “Healthy Changes for Heart Month” »
Do you know how many times our heart beats in an average lifetime? It beats over 2.5 billion times. Do you know which part of the organ is responsible for the heartbeats in unison? It’s the sinoatrial node or SAN, which acts like the captain of the ship and dictates other parts of the heart … Read More “Stem Cell Derived Pacemaker Cells Could Help Weak Hearts Keep the Beat” »
A heart bypass surgery aims at replacing the damaged arteries inside the heart. In this surgery, a surgeon uses blood vessels from another part of the body to repair the damaged arteries. This operation is also termed as coronary artery bypass surgery. This operation is performed when the arteries get damaged/blocked. Oxygenated blood is supplied … Read More “Heart Bypass Surgery in India” »
Physician Proposal-If your family-mind specialist prescribes you see a cardiologist, do it. Try not to put it off. You’ll think twice about it. Are or were a smoker-Smoking is a tremendous hazard factor for coronary illness. It brings down the stream of oxygen to the heart and expands circulatory strain, heart rate, and blood thickening … Read More “Why You May Need To See A Cardiologist” »
What is Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD)? SCD refers to sudden, unexpected death caused by sudden cardiac arrest. It is estimated to be responsible for all deaths caused by heart disease. Sudden Cardiac Arrest occurs when the electrical system of the heart malfunctions and becomes highly irregular. This in turn causes the heart to beat dangerously … Read More “Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Sudden Cardiac Death – Are They The Same?” »
You’ll be walking to a new beat! Heart disease is one of the biggest killers. Every year thousands of men – and women – die of heart disease while still in their 30s, 40s and 50s. If you want to reduce YOUR risk of heart disease – or your partner’s chances of dying early of … Read More “The 4-Step Heart-Saver Plan” »
Over twenty years ago I attended a presentation by a nutritional Doctor and he explained why cholesterol wasn’t such a big issue and that it was mostly about selling statins and low cholesterol foods, and that in some countries it barely rates as an issue. Coming forward to the present there is so much more … Read More “Roadmap To Vibrant Health – What Is Cholesterol Really About?” »
We all worry about our health, just to different degrees. Some are almost obsessive about counting calories, making sure they’re eating all the “right” foods, and so on. Others take a more relaxed approach, and still others must make do with what they can afford because they don’t have any other choice. There are things … Read More “Preventing Heart Disease: Important Things You Should Know” »