What Is A Heart Attack?
November 3rd, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
A heart attack happens when the heart muscle does not receive blood or its blood supply is greatly reduced to the point that heart tissue is destroyed. The medical term for heart attack is myocardial infarction that refers to the death of heart tissue and muscle due to a lack of oxygen.
Heart Needs Blood To Stay Healthy
A healthy heart receives a constant source of blood as a part of its function and it needs this fresh supply of blood to stay healthy. In a healthy circulation system, the heart pushes oxygen rich blood to the body and the heart itself through arteries and veins bring the oxygen low blood back to the heart. When the heart is denied its blood supply through a blockage or rupture, this can cause serious problems. Read the rest of this entry »
Blood Test For predicting Heart Attacks
September 30th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
It is common for a person experiencing pains in the chest to fear that he or she is having a heart attack though it must be said that not all chest pains emanate from the heart and the causes too are many. For instance, it could be nothing worse than an aching muscle, or even heartburn though it may even be a blood clot present in a person’s lungs. New Era In Detecting Heart Disease
What are the causes of heart attacks?
September 28th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Heart attack is the leading cause of death in America, among both men and women, and the causes of heart attack are well documented. Taking steps to prevent a heart attack does not start once coronary trouble is detected, it needs to start before causes of heart attack become obvious. Simple change is the way people approach exercise and diet can be some of the best prevention methods.
