Heart Disease Information:
Medical Bulletin brings you the latest news on heart
disease from the top medical journals and
health authorities around the world.
If you are like most people, you think heart disease
is the problem of others. Keep in mind, however, that heart disease is
the #1 killer in North America. It is also a major cause of disability.
There are many forms of heart disease, the most
common beeing the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, blood
vessels that supply blood to the heart itself. This is called coronary
artery disease and develops slowly over time. It is the most important
cause for which heart attacks.
Other heart problems can occur in the valves of the
heart, making the heart beat difficult which leads to heart failure. And
of course, some people are born with heart disease.
You can reduce your risk of heart disease by taking
steps to control factors that put you at greater risk:
* Do not smoke
* Make enough exercise
* Control your blood pressure
* Reduce your cholesterol
These are the latest news on heart disease, heart medication, and heart treatments for heart patients and health nuts!
We provide news, headlines, and heart health stories for heart disease suffers.