What Is Portal Hypertension?
Portal hypertension is the obstructing of the portal venous system. This is caused by the interruption of the blood vessels that connect to the liver, resulting in liver malfunction. The symptoms are blood in the stool, confusion, and forgetfulness, among others. More details click here.
New Bluetooth-Enabled Blood Pressure Monitor Also Detects Atrial Fibrillation
This portable blood pressure monitor connects to a portable device via Bluetooth. Also, it can detect irregular heart rhythms, also known as atrial fibrillation. The importance of this is that atrial fibrillation is a predictor and cause for stroke, cardiovascular morbidity, and mortality. It also increases the risk of stroke by 5 times. Additional details click here.
Fatty Liver Disease Related To Cardiovascular Disease
A recent study has shown the relation between fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease. Fatty liver disease can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, and vice versa. Fatty liver disease affects 30% of the US population due to increased obesity. Additional information click here.
Identifying The Signs Of Anemia
Among Them Are Poor Concentration, Headaches, Altered Heartbeat, Insomnia, And Hair Loss
Anemia is a common blood condition in which there is a deficit of healthy red blood cells in your body, lowering the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen and nutrients. The most common form is iron-deficiency anemia, which is not fatal but can be a symptom of a more serious condition. Among the signs are skin paleness, due to the lower concentration of hemoglobin in the blood, making the blood less red. Low blood oxygen also affects the brain, altering the mood and concentration, and unexplained headaches. The heart also suffers, because it has to work harder to deliver the blood through the body, which alters its heartbeat. This causes exhaustion, which can lead to insomnia. Another sign is hair loss because the blood vessels in the hair follicles are not receiving enough oxygen and nutrients. Check all the signs of anemia. Click here for more information.
Study: Coffee Can Help To Treat Cardiac Arrhythmias
It Suppresses The Effect Of A Substance That Promotes This Condition
According to experts, caffeine is a good option for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, a health condition in which the heart beats too fast, too slow or not evenly. Caffeine reduces the effect of a substance that increases the risk of this heart condition. Popular belief is that caffeine is responsible for an abnormal heartbeat when the truth is a completely opposite situation. The antioxidant properties of coffee also might help to reduce the possibility of heart rhythm problems. Specialists also state that three cups of coffee per day is a safety measure for patients with cardiovascular conditions. More info click here.
Strokes Are Becoming More Frequent In Young Adults
This Might Increase The Death Toll, For A Second Stroke Is Usually Fatal
Strokes are mostly related to older, overweight people. However, this condition is becoming frequent in millennials, people from 18 to 34 years. Studies suggest the reason is diabetes, excess weight, lack of physical activity, and, in some cases, drug abuse. This impacts their families and expectations and increases the death rate because, they can have another stroke in the next 30 years, and statistics show that a second stroke has usually fatal consequences. Click here for more info.
Study: More Fiber In The Diet May Improve Blood Pressure
Researchers have found that a diet rich in fiber can shift the type of bacteria in the gut. In turn, these bacteria produce substances called short-chain fatty acids, which reduce the risk of bowel cancer and improve the immune function. Also, these acids resulted in less stiffness in the heart, better cardiovascular function, and lower blood pressure. Additional information click here.
