What is Other-Heart-Problems

The heart is a hollow, muscular organ in vertebrates responsible for pumping blood through the blood vessels by repeated, rhythmic contractions, or a similar structure in annelids,...

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Coronary arteries are the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Coronary artery disease begins when there is damage to the lining of the blood ... Read More »
The primary danger of high cholesterol is that it can contribute to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) which affects circulating blood flow ... Read More »
That is a very broad question since there are hundreds of studies published in the field of diabetes research every year. However, as an example, ... Read More »
A simple test that can be used to identify carotid artery disease is a carotid doppler. This is an ultrasound test that uses no radiation and allows ... Read More »
A total cholesterol level greater than 200 mg/dl is considered to be elevated. However, whether a high cholesterol level needs to be lowered by ... Read More »
Every time we eat a sugar or a simple carbohydrate, the body produces insulin. For example, if you eat a donut, the body responds by making more ... Read More »
Peripheral artery disease can be diagnosed right in the physician's office. This may include a test called an ankle-brachial index. A physician can ... Read More »
Type 2 diabetes causes four main complications: - Diabetic kidney disease or nephropathy - Diabetic eye disease or retinopathy - Diabetic nerve ... Read More »
DailyStrength is excited to announce two "must see" webinars from one of our Knowledge Partners, Healthy Humans. Both free webinars will take place ... Read More »
Another great specialist from Healthy Humans has joined the DailyStrength Experts Community. Dr. Guarneri is board-certified in cardiology, ... Read More »

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