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The heart, which is the center of the circulatory system, is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to our vital organs, and takes away unwanted waste products and carbon dioxide. Naturally, any interruption or impairment within this system could lead to potentially serious problems. Find out how to maintain, boost, and protect your heart and cardiovascular health, here.
With acute heart failure, you experience a sudden, rapid decline in heart functioning. Heart failure, which means your heart can't pump as well as it should, can occasionally quickly get worse. In that case, it's referred to as acute or sudden heart failure. Heart failure is a life-threatening condition. When it occurs, your heart is […]
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What is the cardiovascular system?
Also known as the circulatory system, the cardiovascular system is composed of your heart, blood, and vessels. Its purpose is to transport oxygenated blood and nutrients from the heart to various parts of the body through the arteries.
What is the function of the heart?
Your heart’s primary function is to pump blood throughout your body.
How do you take care of your heart?
There are ways you can take care of your heart and minimize your risk of disease: - Regulate your weight - Perform more cardiovascular exercises like jogging - Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking - Have your blood pressure and sugar checked regularly - Eat less salt - Get at least 7 hours of sleep for reduced stress"
What are the risk factors for heart diseases?
Some of the risk factors for heart disease, such as a heart attack and heart failure, include the following: - Being overweight or obese - Smoking - High blood pressure - High cholesterol levels
What is atherosclerosis?
When fats, cholesterol, and other substances begin to build up in your arteries, this is called atherosclerosis. This mass of plaque can cause your arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow and possibly cause blood clots.
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A 2020 report said that Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is associated with about 20% of total deaths and 35% of premature deaths, affecting about 1 in 6 Filipinos¹. And these figures might still be true, considering the fact that from January to November of 2021, the leading cause of death in the Philippines is Coronary Heart […]
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The first time we heard about the circulatory system was probably in grade school. Our teacher explained that it consists of the heart and blood vessels and is generally responsible for bringing blood throughout the body. As blood cells reach the organs, they deliver life-sustaining oxygen and nutrients and pick up waste materials to be […]
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There is currently no cure for atherosclerosis, but the condition can be slowed with statin medications and dietary changes. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls. This buildup is known as plaque. The plaque can cause arteries to narrow, obstructing blood flow. The plaque can also […]
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A physical exam can help detect symptoms of atherosclerosis. Starting at age 20, your doctor will routinely check to determine whether you have risk factors for plaque formation in the arteries. These tests include blood tests, imaging scans, and other diagnostic screenings for atherosclerosis. How do atherosclerosis diagnosis tests work and how effective are they […]
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What you eat affects how your body functions, including your heart, so changing your eating habits can help lower your risk of having another heart attack. Here is a breakdown of diets that can help and foods that should be avoided after a heart attack. Treatment for heart attacks focuses on preventing another heart attack […]
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The overall survival rate for heart infections is 75% at 6 months and 57% at 5 years; the annual instantaneous risk of death was 0.55 at 6 months, 0.18 at 1 year, and then 0.03 after that; the only prognostic factor was age. You and your family can increase your chances of survival by being […]
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One in 200 children are born with a congenital cardiac condition. Congenital heart disease is more common in premature infants, but it can affect anyone. It can be caused by a variety of factors, and while it sometimes runs in families, there is a new and rapidly developing field of genetics called human cardiovascular genetics […]
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Did your doctor recently prescribe Cardiosel? If so, you may find this guide helpful. How does this medication work, and what precautions should you keep in mind? Find out here. What Is Cardiosel? If your doctor prescribed this medication for you, chances are, you set an appointment for high blood pressure or chest pain. Or perhaps, the […]
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Have you recently received your electrocardiogram (ECG) results and noticed the words “sinus tachycardia”? Maybe you’re asking - is sinus tachycardia serious? Should I be treated for it? Learn more about sinus tachycardia here. What is Sinus Tachycardia? Tachycardia is the medical term we use to generally describe an increased heart rate (100 beats per minute and […]
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Are you taking trimetazidine hydrochloride? If so, here are some important reminders about trimetazidine hydrochloride uses. What is Trimetazidine Hydrochloride? Trimetazidine is a medicine that affects metabolism, the process by which our body builds and breaks down substances. It mainly is used to prevent and treat angina attacks or sudden chest, neck, and back pains usually as […]
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