Cardiac Arrest, Where Death Is Not Always So Sudden?

We've seen it all before, the middle aged victim staggers and clutches his chest, slumps to the floor and expires. A common sight, extremely deadly and as such 20 percent of all deaths in the US apparently are due to sudden cardiac arrest. Such is the lethal effect of these attacks in that apparently barely 5 percent of all those who suffer from them survive.

Alternative Treatments for Heart Disease

Yes, there is an alternative treatment for heart disease! Have you or someone close to you been told they are “a walking time bomb” or told they need bypass surgery immediately “or else”. What about the long list of medications being prescribed at a rapid rate, each one to take care of a side effect from the other?

Is Having Fast Food Restaurant In Kid's Hospital A Wise Choice

Data collected showed that at least 59 of the United States' 250 children's hospitals have fast-food restaurants. This may give 2 different messages-

CoQ10 And Lipitor: Are You At Risk? Startling Information You Must Know

Coq10 and lipitor share an important link. If you are taking this statin drug, did you know that you could become depleted in CoQ10? Why is this important? Are you at risk?

Low Cholesterol Foods, Revealing Great News About Good Old Peanut Butter And Trans Fats

Low cholesterol foods are still in abundance. The recent ban in New York City restaurants has awakened many people to the dangers of trans fats. Unfortunately, it has also caused a great deal of confusion.

How Is Brugada Syndrome Related To Sudden Death

Unexplained sudden death of apparently healthy young men in their sleep is rare in the West but more common in South-East Asian countries and Japan. These men are called-

Ways to Lower Cholesterol

High levels of cholesterol can cause heart disease and other wide ranging diseases. You need to protect yourself from these diseases by paying careful attention to your diet, lifestyle, and current medical conditions. You can beat high cholesterol levels but you need to know what is good cholesterol and what cholesterol can kill you.

Know Your Cholesterol Levels

You do have a desirable cholesterol level and should strive to keep it to ensure good health. High cholesterol levels can lead to heart disease, and eventual death. You need to know that you have good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, but with proper diet and exercise you can control either cholesterol.

Are You Vulnerable to High Blood Pressure?

Hypertension (or abnormally high blood pressure) is often referred to as the silent killer simply because there are not always any obvious symptoms associated with the illness. But let's start by taking a look at what causes this all too common condition.

What You Don't Know About Blood Pressure

While it was once thought that chronic low blood pressure may be linked to illnesses such as depression or anxiety, the truth is that more commonly it's a side effect of medications, especially cardiac drugs such as betablockers.

Am I Going to Have a Hear Attack or Stroke?

Adults whose blood pressure is over 140/90 mm Hg are afflicted with hypertension and are more likely to have strokes and heart disease. It is advisable that those afflicted with this condition see their doctors immediately and start planning on how best to manage their high blood pressure.

Tips to Lower Your Cholesterol Without Drugs

A high result on a cholesterol blood test can be scary but there is no need to panic. Yes, high cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular heart disease, but one can use gentle ways to lower those numbers. Here are some tips to lower cholesterol without having to resort to dangerous, prescription drugs.

High Blood Pressure Early Treatment Options

Treatment for High Blood Pressure nowadays is fairly routine but it has not always been the case. In the early days, treatment options were limited.