Abnormal Heartbeat
Abnormal Heartbeat The heart normally beats about 60 to 80 times each minute. The pattern is regular, and increases or decreases in response to activity levels. Special heart cells send electrical signals throughout the...
Category: Heart Disease
Children And Heart Disease
Children And Heart Disease The most common heart problems in childhood are congenital. That is, the problems are present at birth. Babies with severe congenital heart problems may need surgery at an early age...
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease is a condition in which the coronary arteries are narrowed and blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced. The heart gets its nourishment from the coronary arteries. These arteries branch...
Decrease Your Risk Of Heart Attack
The American Heart Association recommends several steps that can be taken to prevent heart attacks: quit smoking lower your blood cholesterol level if it is high exercise regularly lose excess weight and keep...
Eating For A Healthy Heart
Healthy eating is very important for a healthy heart. Eating more calories than your body burns will cause the extra calories to be stored as body fat. People who have too much body fat...
Heart Disease: Prevention
Heart Disease: Prevention Heart disease can be prevented. Our everyday choices determine our risk for developing or preventing heart disease. When unhealthy lifestyle habits are practiced, our risk increases greatly. Healthy lifestyle habits are...
