Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
An enlargement of the aorta, the main blood vessel that delivers blood to the body, at the level of the abdomen. An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) can be life-threatening if it bursts. What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? The word “aneurysm” is borrowed from the Greek “aneurysma” meaning “a widening.” So basically, aortic aneurysm […]
Read more
Excess Body Weight Can Pose Additional Problems after Heart Disease Treatment
More and more people are becoming obese which is not healthy. The prevalence of obesity continues to climb nationwide, as does the prevalence of heart diseases requiring heart surgery. Generally the BMI indicates if you are obese or overweight. People who are obese and overweight are going to face severe chronic illness or stress. They […]
Read more
Heart Valve Disease – What does that mean?
The human body is like a well-oiled machine. The heart has one of the most important functions in the machine — pumping blood throughout the body. This process is called circulation. There are many different types of heart disease, and heart valve disease is one of the most common. Fortunately, valve disease is treatable — […]
Read more
What is structural heart disease?
Structural heart disease is a problem with the heart tissues or valves of the heart. Many, structural heart diseases are congenital heart disease, which means present at birth. Some structural heart disease will develop later in life. THERE ARE MANY KINDS OF STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASES. Aortic valve stenosis Valvular stenosis occurs when a heart valve […]
Read more
Your Obesity is Contributing to Heart Disease
There is no denying the fact that obesity has been on the rise among today’s generation and has been proven making life uncomfortable. Nearly a third of adults and quarter of children today are overweight, according to a report by the global burden of disease study published in the Lancet Medical Journal. However, obesity also […]
Read more
