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Heart Diseases

If you're like most people, you think that heart disease is a problem for other folks. But heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. It is also a major cause of disability. There are many different forms of heart disease. The most common cause of heart disease is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart itself. This is called coronary artery disease and happens slowly over time. It's the major reason people have heart attacks.

Other kinds of heart problems may happen to the valves in the heart, or the heart may not pump well and cause heart failure. Some people are born with heart disease.

You can help reduce your risk of heart disease by taking steps to control factors that put you at greater risk:

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Heart Disease on Wikipedia

There are different forms of '''heart disease''': * Coronary heart disease * Ischaemic heart disease * Cardiovascular disease The study of heart disease is   [ Read More ]


External Resources

Preventing Heart Problems - J.M.Shah. Kirlian photography and gems therapy. The system to detect and prevent heart disease without drugs and surgery.

Heartfelt: Reprogram Yourself For a Healthy Heart - Considers the beliefs, attitudes, and emotions that influence developing heart disease, with strategies.

Oral Chelation - A full explanation of heart disease, more than 500 pages of easy to understand technical data about the causes and preventives for heart disease and stroke. The most complete explanation about intravenous chelation therapy, oral chelation, cholesterol lowering drugs and related subjects.

Has Heart Disease Been Cured? - Describes the discovery of why we calcify, and how a new treatment is beginning to undo the effects not only for heart patients, but also for those with other debilitating illnesses.

Clear Your Arteries and Save Your Life - Method of clearing arteries that become blocked either fully or partially with fatty plaque. Information about cholesterol, heart attack, stroke, heart disease, angina, and atherosclerosis.

Lite and Luscious Cuisine of India - Authentic, simple, low fat, great tasting recipes, nutrition information and guidelines for diabetes, heart disease and healthful eating everyday.

No Salt, Lowest Sodium Cookbook - For heart patients and those with liver, kidney, and other chronic diseases requiring a no salt diet.

Understanding Pediatric Heart Sounds - Book on pediatric heart sounds, auscultation, congenital heart disease, physical diagnosis.

Circle of Health, Inc. - Herbs for impotency, weight loss, chronic fatigue, liver or heart disease, and other common ailments.

Ayurvedanta - Supplement to reverse arthritis, lower cholesterol, and prevent heart disease. Includes ingredients and dosage instructions.


Related Pages on HealthTales.com:

Heart Diseases--Prevention
Heart Valve Diseases
Heart Attack
Heart Failure
Heart Surgery
Heart Transplantation
Congenital Heart Defects
Heart Disease in Women
Autoimmune Diseases
Bladder Diseases

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