Angina is a type of chest pain that can occur when the heart is not receiving enough blood flow to meet the demand of the body. The pain is often described as pressure, tightness, or a squeezing sensation. Angina is a common symptom of coronary artery disease, which is the narrowing of the coronary arteries. […]
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Maintaining (or starting) an exercise routine during the winter months can be difficult, but it may benefit your health. Exercising in colder temperatures may increase endurance and may help people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder. It also may help fight off winter colds since exercise has been shown to give the immune system a […]
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Heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions, including coronary artery disease and heart attack. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the United States, and there are certain risk factors that are shared among men and women, including: Obesity Family history High blood pressure Smoking […]
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Right-sided heart failure is the result of the right ventricle’s inability to effectively pump blood to the lungs. It is also called pulmonary heart disease. Right-sided heart failure is often caused by a weakened left ventricle that is struggling to efficiently pump blood to the rest of the body, also known as left-sided heart failure. […]
My name is Ana Gonzalez, I am 29 years old and I am a pre-kindergarten teacher. One afternoon, I was enjoying lunch with my cousin when I began experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. My cousin drove me to a hospital in Douglas, AZ where I collapsed in the emergency room. The medical staff determined I needed […]
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What is Angina?
in Medical, Understanding Heart DiseaseAngina is a type of chest pain that can occur when the heart is not receiving enough blood flow to meet the demand of the body. The pain is often described as pressure, tightness, or a squeezing sensation. Angina is a common symptom of coronary artery disease, which is the narrowing of the coronary arteries. […]
Exercising During the Winter Months
in Lifestyle ChangesMaintaining (or starting) an exercise routine during the winter months can be difficult, but it may benefit your health. Exercising in colder temperatures may increase endurance and may help people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder. It also may help fight off winter colds since exercise has been shown to give the immune system a […]
Heart Disease in Men and Women
in Medical, Understanding Heart DiseaseHeart disease refers to several types of heart conditions, including coronary artery disease and heart attack. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the United States, and there are certain risk factors that are shared among men and women, including: Obesity Family history High blood pressure Smoking […]
Right-Sided Heart Failure
in Medical, Understanding Heart DiseaseRight-sided heart failure is the result of the right ventricle’s inability to effectively pump blood to the lungs. It is also called pulmonary heart disease. Right-sided heart failure is often caused by a weakened left ventricle that is struggling to efficiently pump blood to the rest of the body, also known as left-sided heart failure. […]
Ana Gonzalez’s Journey to Heart Recovery: From Heart Failure to Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
in Patient StoriesMy name is Ana Gonzalez, I am 29 years old and I am a pre-kindergarten teacher. One afternoon, I was enjoying lunch with my cousin when I began experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. My cousin drove me to a hospital in Douglas, AZ where I collapsed in the emergency room. The medical staff determined I needed […]