Cardiovascular Medicine & Health Pages
By Admin
Jewish Hospital officials announced Thursday that physicians from the University of Louisville performed the world’s first cardiac stem cell infusion procedure at the hospital last Friday.
Ischemic Heart DiseaseBy Admin
By David Cowley
Ischemia is a decrease in the blood supply to a bodily organ, tissue, or part paused by constriction or obstruction of the blood vessels, and it is the proper medical term for reduced blood flow to the heart. Hardened or blocked arteries us usually the cause of it, and it is the number one cause of death in most western countries. The growth of these tissues is called arteriosclerosis.
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By Eric Morris
Only a real health professional can interpret an electrocardiogram or ECG result. However, enough knowledge on ECG can help you make basic interpretations. Below is how health professionals interpret electrocardiography waves:
By Dr. Gifford Jones
Why is research that could save countless lives unknown to Canadian and U.S. doctors? This week, a report that Dr. Sydney Bush, an optometrist in Hull, England, has made an historic discovery. He claims that atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries) can be reversed. And his research, which could save millions from heart attack, should have made headlines around the world.
How To Control Cholesterol Numbers by Natural MeansBy Dr. Gifford Jones
“Why don’t you take my advice and start cholesterol-lowering drugs? You quote the expression in your column that “he who treats himself has a fool for a patient.’ And that’s exactly what you’re doing!” My cardiologist believes I’m making a huge mistake by saying no to cholesterol-lowering drugs.
“It Felt Like Somebody Had Put Lead On My Legs”By Dr. Gifford Jones
What sells newspapers? Bad news! And every morning I get tired of reading more of it. Good news is exceedingly hard to find, but there are exceptions.
How Long Are Your Legs?By Dr. Gifford Jones
How many people in this country haven’t had their blood cholesterol level tested? Or had their doctor suggest a stress test or electrocardiogram to evaluate the risk of heart disease? I doubt that many have escaped some of these tests. But has your doctor ever said, “I want to measure the length of your legs?” Or examined your ear lobe? These are examples of the KISS principle, “keep it simple, stupid”.
A Good Postal Code Leads To Longer LifeBy Dr. Gifford Jones
I’ve just returned from an educational course on Cardiology aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship. A sea voyage is a great way to recharge your batteries. And this one also provided an opportunity to listen to a diverse group of international cardiologists discuss the nation’s number one killer. Now I know the importance of one’s postal code and “Matthew’s Law”. And if you’re looking for a solid investment you can’t miss by buying shares in “The Goliath Casket Company”.
The Holiday Heart Syndrome: A Seaboard Romance?By Dr. Gifford Jones
What does the figure 2,575,440,000 indicate? It’s not the national debt, or the increase in the world’s population in the next 10 years. Rather, if you live to 70 years of age, your heart will beat this many times. But sometimes it gets weary and develops an irregular rate called atrial fibrillation (AF). So can chocolate help to prevent this problem?
Zona Plus : A Hand Held Device To Treat HypertensionBy Dr. Gifford Jones
Could experiments on F-16 fighter pilots help to decrease the need of blood pressure pills? In the 1960s an Air Force study was conducted in an endeavour to increase a pilot’s ability to withstand the huge G-forces and prevent him from blacking out during aerial combat.
Leg Pain: The Lull before The Fatal StormBy Dr. Gifford Jones
“Have you ever heard of Matthew’s Law?” I asked a journalism student who recently interviewed me. Her assignment was to find out what young people could do to prevent health problems. The timing of the interview was good because at the time I was writing a column about peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a prime example of Matthew’s Law. And did she, or readers, know about the ABI test?
