Category Archives: Cardio & Blood- Сholesterol

DISEASES OF THE VEINS: DISEASES OF THE PULMONARY ARTERIES – PUMONARY HYPERTENSION

2011-07-04T18:36:32+0000">July 4, 2011 – 6:36 pm

Atherosclerosis can present in pulmonary arteries, but seldom if ever produces symptoms other problems. Also, the pulmonary arteries are the “target” of emboli that may form in the deep veins of the leg and they may also be involved in inflammatory conditions (see page 104 The pulmonary arteries, however, are subject to some problems that [...]

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HEART DISEASE: WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP YOURSELF?

2011-02-26T09:28:08+0000">February 26, 2011 – 9:28 am

First look at the risk factors and if any of them applies to you, take preventative measures to look after yourself: • family history of heart disease, • high blood lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides, LDLs), • high blood pressure, • smoking, • overweight, • lack of exercise, • stress, • earlobe crease. Earlobe crease is at [...]

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QUITTING THOSE CIGARETTES FOR A HEALTHY HEART: FACE IT, YOU’RE ADDICTED!

2010-06-02T10:46:06+0000">June 2, 2010 – 10:46 am

Why is it so tough to quit smoking cigarettes? Over the years during my career as a medical writer I’ve had occasion to write about alcoholism and drug addiction and to visit rehabilitation centres. Talking with recovered and recovering alcoholics and addicts, I heard again and again that it was easier to give up the [...]

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BEAT HEART DISEASE WITHOUT SURGERY: CASE HISTORIES AND

2010-06-02T10:45:35+0000">June 2, 2010 – 10:45 am

COMMENT- THE FIRST HISTORY Case history: V. T. (woman – aged 72)-I had my first heart attack while in Spain on holiday [this is a common pattern - why do we get sick on holiday?] After a few days’ rest I got myself home, went straight to bed and called the doctor. He thought I’d [...]

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