When it comes to heart disease, one of the most efficient ways at preventing it is to reduce your risk factors. One of the ways to reduce your risk factor for cardiovascular disease is to participate in screening tests that can alert you to things that put you at a higher risk, including high blood…
DetailsPatients seeking cardiovascular care deserve the best quality doctors available in their area. However, choosing a reputable cardiac specialist can be a daunting task. Many patients simply don’t know where to begin to evaluate potential heart doctors. Looking for the following three signs of a great cardiac specialist increases the likelihood that you’ll form a…
DetailsA heart doctor can have a big impact on your life. You may need one if you have heart disease or are recovering from cardiac arrest. When you are looking for a cardiac specialist for your Arizona cardiovascular treatment, don’t settle for the first one you come across in your online search. Instead, check for…
DetailsA cardiologist spends years training to become experts in the structure, function, and diseases of the human heart and blood vessels. However, all of this education does not always translate to high quality patient care. The best physician-patient relationships are based on trust, openness, and a physician’s commitment to excellence. When you’re entrusting the well-being…
DetailsWays to obtain good heart health via heart Healthy protein: Limit your red meat consumption – Instead of red meat, eat fish high in omega 3 fatty acids at least two times a week. These fish include trout, salmon and herring. You can reap the benefits of these fish through fresh, frozen and even canned…
DetailsVein treatment is important, as varicose and spider veins can do more than just make legs look bad. They can be very uncomfortable and are also indications that there are problems with a person’s circulation, and that there might be something more serious going on with their health. By working with a vascular surgeon, you…
DetailsOver the past 20 years, research has been conducted to determine the link between heart disease and depression. Today, depression is considered one of the causes of heart disease. A Baltimore, MD study shows that of the 1,551 people involved in the study (all of which were free of cardiac disease when the study began)…
DetailsYour heart doctor may order a stress test to help him determine if you have heart disease. The goal of a stress test is to measure how much stress your heart can manage before it develops a problem, such as an abnormal rhythm or decreased blood flow to the muscles of your heart. Unless otherwise…
DetailsThe vein clinic doctor says you have venous disease, but what does that mean? Venous disease is one of the most common affiliations in the United States. It is estimated that about 25 million people suffer from this condition. Understanding what causes venous disease and the treatment options the vein doctors can offer will make…
DetailsVaricose veins are enlarged veins that you can under the surface of your skin. Varicose veins are most common in the lower legs, but they can happen anywhere. According to Mayo Clinic, you may have them if you notice the following symptoms. Veins with a bulging, ropelike appearance. Dark blue or purple veins. Achy or…
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