by admin | May 20, 2010 | Health Conditions
What is Atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is the process of the hardening of an artery due to the build-up of cholesterol-containing plaque. Atherosclerosis is responsible for coronary artery disease—the leading cause of death in America—and many cases of stroke....
by admin | May 20, 2010 | Health Conditions
What is Arrhythmia? Arrhythmia refers to a disturbance in the rhythm of the heartbeat. Some arrhythmias are very mild and nothing to worry about (such as most cases of atrial fibrillation and premature ventricular contractions); others are potentially life threatening...
by admin | May 20, 2010 | Health Conditions
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is an unpleasant emotional state ranging from mild unease to intense fear. But while fear is a rational response to a real danger, anxiety usually lacks a clear or realistic cause. Though some anxiety is normal and, in fact, healthy, higher...
by admin | May 20, 2010 | Health Conditions
What is Angina? Angina pectoris is caused by an insufficient supply of oxygen to the heart muscle. Angina usually precedes a heart attack. What are the Signs and Symptoms of Angina? The characteristic symptoms are a squeezing or pressure-like pain in the chest...
by admin | May 20, 2010 | Health Conditions
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a degenerative brain disorder that manifests as a progressive deterioration of memory and mental function—a state of mind commonly referred to as dementia. In the United States, 5 percent of the...