Heart health, diseases & conditions
Heart health, diseases & conditions. Heart failure, risk assessment, psychological issues, blood cholesterol, surgical procedures and other treatments.
Blood Pressure
You go to your doctor and he or she tells you your blood pressure is 130/80. What does that mean? Blood pressure results from two forces. One created by the heart as it pumps blood into the arteries through the circulatory system. The other is the force of the arteries as they resist the blood flow.
You go to your doctor and he or she tells you your blood pressure is 130/80. What does that mean? Blood pressure results from two forces. One created by the heart as it pumps blood into the arteries through the circulatory system. The other is the force of the arteries as they resist the blood flow.
The Heart Health & Heart Knowledge Quiz
Test your knowledge of the heart and its health with this short (11 questions) quiz.
Test your knowledge of the heart and its health with this short (11 questions) quiz.
Blood Cholesterol Levels and Men's Health
Discover the optimal levels for cholesterol and see what you can do to improve your well-being by lowering cholesterol levels through lifestyle changes.
Discover the optimal levels for cholesterol and see what you can do to improve your well-being by lowering cholesterol levels through lifestyle changes.
Reducing Cholesterol
Reducing Cholesterol
Reducing Cholesterol
Heart Rate Monitors
Heart Rate Monitors
Heart Rate Monitors
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that affects more men than women. It's meaning comes from 'cardio' meaning heart, 'myo' meaning muscle and 'pathy' meaning disease. There are 3 types of Cardiomyopathy.
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that affects more men than women. It's meaning comes from 'cardio' meaning heart, 'myo' meaning muscle and 'pathy' meaning disease. There are 3 types of Cardiomyopathy.
Alcohol and Atrial Fibrulation
Higher Alcohol intake increases Atrial Fibrillation in men.
Higher Alcohol intake increases Atrial Fibrillation in men.
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Prime Minister Tony Blair has recently returned to work after corrective surgery for a heart condition known as supraventricular tachycardia. Cardiologists say that around 20 per cent of us will experience SVT at some point in our lives. Read more about SVT
Prime Minister Tony Blair has recently returned to work after corrective surgery for a heart condition known as supraventricular tachycardia. Cardiologists say that around 20 per cent of us will experience SVT at some point in our lives. Read more about SVT
Aortic Stenosis
The aorta is the large artery that originates in the left ventricle (lower chamber) of the heart. Aortic stenosis is the narrowing or obstruction of the heart's aortic valve, which prevents it from opening properly and blocks the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the aorta.
The aorta is the large artery that originates in the left ventricle (lower chamber) of the heart. Aortic stenosis is the narrowing or obstruction of the heart's aortic valve, which prevents it from opening properly and blocks the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the aorta.
Heart Failure
Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is a disorder in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently.
Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is a disorder in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently.
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
A transient ischemic attack is a "mini-stroke" caused by temporary disturbance of blood supply to an area of the brain, resulting in a sudden, brief decrease in brain function. (It lasts less than 24 hours, usually less than one hour) .
A transient ischemic attack is a "mini-stroke" caused by temporary disturbance of blood supply to an area of the brain, resulting in a sudden, brief decrease in brain function. (It lasts less than 24 hours, usually less than one hour) .
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle or a change in heart muscle structure. It is often associated with inadequate heart pumping or other heart function abnormalities.
Cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle or a change in heart muscle structure. It is often associated with inadequate heart pumping or other heart function abnormalities.
Palpitations
Palpitations are heartbeat sensations that feel like pounding or racing. You may simply have an unpleasant awareness of your own heartbeat. You may feel skipped or stopped beats.
Palpitations are heartbeat sensations that feel like pounding or racing. You may simply have an unpleasant awareness of your own heartbeat. You may feel skipped or stopped beats.
Chest Pains
Many people with chest pain fear a heart attack. However, there are many possible causes of chest pain. Some causes are mildly inconvenient, while other causes are serious, even life-threatening.
Many people with chest pain fear a heart attack. However, there are many possible causes of chest pain. Some causes are mildly inconvenient, while other causes are serious, even life-threatening.
American Heart Association
A really good site. Try typing 'men' in the search engine, sit back and watch a detailed resource unpack itself. Some good tools and top advice.
A really good site. Try typing 'men' in the search engine, sit back and watch a detailed resource unpack itself. Some good tools and top advice.
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
I've selected this link as it takes you straight to details of the famous Framingham Heart Study which sought to identify common factors in heart disease, including aspects of personality.
I've selected this link as it takes you straight to details of the famous Framingham Heart Study which sought to identify common factors in heart disease, including aspects of personality.
How to Keep your Heart Healthy
There's a lot of advice out there about what makes for a healthy heart. And, while ideas may come and go, the evidence consistently points to 7 important factors that helps keep hearts healthy.
There's a lot of advice out there about what makes for a healthy heart. And, while ideas may come and go, the evidence consistently points to 7 important factors that helps keep hearts healthy.
Bare facts about heart attacks
A staggering 500,000 Americans die from heart attacks every year. Equally amazing, faced with overwhelming evidence about the causes of heart attacks, many men either choose not to listen or not to take action to prevent an early death. Check out the facts about heart attacks, how to recognize the signs and what to do if one comes your way.
A staggering 500,000 Americans die from heart attacks every year. Equally amazing, faced with overwhelming evidence about the causes of heart attacks, many men either choose not to listen or not to take action to prevent an early death. Check out the facts about heart attacks, how to recognize the signs and what to do if one comes your way.
Facts about cholesterol
Cholesterol comes in many forms and not all of them are bad for us. Get the facts on cholesterol and how it helps or hinders your health status.
Cholesterol comes in many forms and not all of them are bad for us. Get the facts on cholesterol and how it helps or hinders your health status.
Sex after a Heart Attack?
Is it wise or unsafe to have sex after a heart attack? These questions and more are answered in this feature.
Is it wise or unsafe to have sex after a heart attack? These questions and more are answered in this feature.
Cardiology 101 - the basics
Great resource from Guide Richard N.Fogross M.D. Looks at how the heart works, common problems,controversies, symptom checker, articles and more
Great resource from Guide Richard N.Fogross M.D. Looks at how the heart works, common problems,controversies, symptom checker, articles and more
Heart Failure
Symptoms of heart failure and what you might expect in terms of treatment.
Symptoms of heart failure and what you might expect in terms of treatment.
Big Belly
The beer belly has been found to be a better predictor of heart disease than general obsesity
The beer belly has been found to be a better predictor of heart disease than general obsesity
Stress and the Heart
This outstanding Guide site by Leonard Holmes provides a wealth of excellent information.
This outstanding Guide site by Leonard Holmes provides a wealth of excellent information.
Automatically Calculate Your Body Mass Index
By entering your weight and height this handy tool calculates your Body Mass Index and gives you feedback as to your health status.
By entering your weight and height this handy tool calculates your Body Mass Index and gives you feedback as to your health status.