Alternative therapies are treatments that are neither widely taught in medical schools nor widely practiced in hospitals. Alternative treatments that have been studied to manage diabetes include acupuncture, biofeedback, guided imagery, and vitamin and mineral supplementation. The success of some alternative treatments can be hard to measure. Many alternative treatments remain either untested or unproven … Read more
Heart disease treatment has made great strides in the past 50 years. Not only has there been an increase in information about risks, symptoms, and causes. In this article, I will discuss the different types of heart stents used in cardiac blockages. There has also been an increase in the number of treatment options available … Read more
Updated 5/10/2023 A widowmaker heart attack is a type of heart attack that is caused by a complete blockage of the left main artery or left anterior descending (LAD) artery. This is called a widowmaker heart attack. It’s also referred to as a chronic total obstruction (CTO). In this article, I will discuss the widowmaker … Read more
Each year, approximately 700,000 people have a heart attack. Heart attack survivors are at an increased risk for recurrent heart attacks and sudden cardiac death. Cardiac rehabilitation is very beneficial in heart disease. Cardiac Rehabilitation in Heart Disease We know that the heart is a muscle and muscle responds to exercise. Often times, when people … Read more
People are always interested in improving their health, especially their hearts. Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans of all races and genders. Heart disease is now an epidemic around the world. Diet For Better Heart Health Lifestyle Tips For Better Heart Health 20. Stop smoking. Smoking is directly related to coronary artery … Read more
What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is produced naturally in all parts of the body and your body needs cholesterol to function normally. Cholesterol is there in cell walls or membranes, including the brain, nerves, muscle, skin, liver, intestines, the heart, and everywhere else in the body. Your body uses cholesterol to … Read more
In my last article titled African-American women and Heart Disease, I wrote about how African-American women were dying at an increased rate from heart disease. I also wrote about how my family has a history of heart disease: partly genetics and partly lifestyle. In this article, I will discuss some tips to help African-American women … Read more
Lower Cholesterol Naturally What is cholesterol? According to Stedman’s Medical Dictionary, cholesterol is “the most abundant steroid in animal tissues, especially in bile and gall stones, and present in food, especially rich in animal fats, circulates in plasma complexes to proteins of various densities and plays an important role in the forming of plaque formation … Read more
The talk of the health care community is that Bernie Sanders had a heart attack. People are now googling like crazy about how did this happen, and how can they avoid having a heart attack. Improving Heart Health: What is a Heart Attack? I go into detail about what a heart attack is in this … Read more
It is very important that people have good healthcare. However, for a variety of reasons, sometimes that is not possible. My Virtual Doctor is a platform that is available via the web online. These are real doctors that are available via telemedicine. Medical assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. … Read more
There has been a rapid rise of e-cigarettes. According to the University of Pennsylvania, Vaping means using an electronic cigarette (e–cigarette) or other vaping devices. Therefore, they may think vaping is less dangerous than using other tobacco products, such as cigarettes. The amount of nicotine in the liquid can be the same or even more than the amount found in cigarettes. People are … Read more
People usually find out they have a high troponin when they are in the emergency room for an acute problem. This article will discuss the reasons that you might have an elevated troponin level. What is A High Troponin Level? If you go to the emergency room with complaints of : Chest pain Nausea and … Read more
Best Stethoscope For Nurses One of the most useful pieces of equipment that a nurse needs is the stethoscope. Nurses are immediately able to detect abnormal heart and lung sounds with a good stethoscope. This is the best stethoscope for critical care and trauma nurses. The best stethoscope for nurses will be listed below. Best … Read more
Why Is Troponin Elevated in Kidney Disease Troponin is a marker used to evaluate cardiac problems or cardiac ischemia. Doctors use the troponin level to determine whether cardiac damage has occurred. However, there are other indications other than cardiac issues that will cause the troponin level to be elevated. In this article I will discuss … Read more
