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Your diet is your medicine in many ways if you have diabetes. Foods high in carbohydrates, fat, sodium increases risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease and uncontrolled sugar meaning you must stay away from these foods. Here are some foods that people with diabetes must avoid : 1.       If you have diabetes, avoid sweetened drinks which include regular pop/soda, iced teas and fruit punches as these are loaded with sugar and calories and usually have little or no nutritional value. 2.       Stay away from whole milk since it has too much fat which can lead to weight gain. Instead go for 2 percent, 1 percent, or skim milk. Drink almond milk, soy milk or rice milk if you are lactose intolerant but make sure to get the low sugar varieties. 3.       Avoid specialty coffee drinks like cappuccinos as this can add up to lots of extra sugar, calories and saturated fat. ...

You don’t need to make big changes to keep your ticker in good shape, making a few small changes in your habits can make a real difference to your heart. Just improving a few areas can make yourself less likely to get cardiovascular disease. Heart disease increases the risk for cardiac emergencies like a cardiac arrest or heart attack. These are life-threatening. The most appropriate form of treatment is proper application of the lifesaving CPR procedure. Proper application of the procedure, which is a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths can revive the life of a cardiac arrest victim. Undergo CPR training at an accredited training site, such as the AHA certified CPR Tampa in Palm Harbor. Here are some changes you can make for improving the health of your ticker: Keep Your Blood Pressure (BP) In Check - If your BP gets too high, your artery walls can get damaged by the extra force and create scar tissue which makes it harder for oxygenated blood to get to an...

A sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening cardiac emergency and a victim would require immediate treatment for survival. Certain factors like a strenuous physical activity increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), which is particularly true for people who are at an increased risk of a heart attack (myocardial infarction- MI), such as diabetic and obese individuals and those with a family history of cardiovascular diseases. High cholesterol and high blood pressure are the major heart disease risk factors. Keeping these factors in check can keep heart diseases at bay, thus lowering your risk for cardiac emergencies. The best way to handle out-of-hospital cardiac emergencies is by getting CPR trained . The procedure comprises chest compressions and rescue breaths. Proper application of the lifesaving procedure can revive the life of a cardiac arrest victim by restoring normal heart rhythm. Select a certified training site for acquiring training, such as the AHA ce...

A sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is triggered by an electrical malfunction in the ticker that causes an irregular heartbeat/arrhythmia. It becomes difficult for the heart to pump blood to the vital organs like brain, lungs, etc. with its pumping action disturbed, thus leads to the victim becoming unconscious and having no pulse. The victim would need immediate treatment or death can occur within minutes. Fortunately, cardiac arrest if treated within a few minutes, is reversible in most victims. If you come across an SCA victim, the first thing that must be done is to call 911 for the emergency medical services. Search for an Automated External Defibrillator (available in most public places) and use it as soon as you get hold of one. Start performing the life-saving CPR right away and continue until the arrival of the emergency medical services. CPR comprises chest compressions and rescue breaths.  Proper application can revive the life of an SCA victim by normalizing the a...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States that claims more female lives than breast cancer and lung cancer combined. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately one in four women die within the first year of a heart attack. Cardiac arrest and heart attack are life-threatening cardiac emergencies, and a victim would require immediate treatment for survival. The best way to handle such emergencies is by getting CPR trained. CPR comprises chest compressions and rescue breaths, and is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies in which someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. Select a certified training site for acquiring training, such as the AHA certified CPR Tampa in Palm Harbor . Become certified at the end of the training classes after successfully passing a skills test and written exam. The AHA recommends that everyone — untrained bystanders and medical personnel alike — begin CPR with chest compress...

When people hear about heart failure, they tend to think that the ticker has stopped working which isn’t the case. The term “heart failure” (HF) means that the ticker isn’t pumping at the capacity required to meet the body’s need for oxygenated blood. The ticker, to make up for its inability to supply the body, does three things- it enlarges, pumps faster and builds more muscle mass. Although these measures initially mask the effects of HF, the problem doesn’t get resolved, and eventually HF will worsen as the ticker makes up by taking these measures. HF Symptoms: Shortness of breath; difficulty breathing while lying down; weight gain; feeling fatigued or weak; swelling in the feet, legs, ankles or stomach- are common symptoms of HF. Note down if you are suspicious that you are having symptoms of HF so that you are able to discuss it with your doctor. HF Causes: HF causes can vary, and most often it results from other conditions that have weakened or damaged a person’...

Heart or cardiovascular disease is the world’s leading cause of death. Having high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels (particularly “bad” LDL) is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Making a few lifestyle changes like eating a healthy diet, quitting smoking and regular exercise can be highly beneficial, particularly your diet has a powerful effect on your cholesterol and other risk factors. Before talking about the cholesterol-lowering foods, learn more about the life-saving CPR procedure. The life-saving CPR procedure comprises chest compressions and rescue breaths. Proper application can revive the life of a cardiac arrest victim. There are courses for both healthcare and non-healthcare providers. Learn more about a “ BLS class Tampa :” Basic Life Support Classes - This CPR class certifies nursing students, medical students, dental students, paramedics, physical therapy students and ALL Other Healthcare Providers and Employees in any Medical Fiel...

It is the valves of the ticker that allow nutrient-rich blood to flow through the chambers of your heart. The valves are supposed to close completely after ushering in blood flow. The case isn’t the same for diseased heart valves, they aren’t always able to perform the job as well as they should. Let’s focus on stenosis , or a narrowing of the blood vessels. Stenosis causes a less-than-normal amount of blood to flow to the ticker, causing the muscle to work harder. Leaky valves can also cause trouble. A valve may remain slightly open (instead of entirely closing), letting blood flow backwards, known as regurgitation . Fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, cyanosis, lightheadedness, chest pain and fluid retention (particularly in the lower limbs) are some signs of valvular heart disease. A solution of valvular heart disease is heart valve repair, or a total replacement of the affected valve in some people because of the damage being too far advanced. Types O...

If you have heart failure (HF), there are several things you can do to improve your quality of life, which includes Regular Exercise - A regular cardiovascular exercise program, prescribed by your healthcare provider will not only help improve your strength and make you feel better, but may also decrease heart failure progression. Prevent Respiratory Infections - Consult with your doctor regarding flu and pneumonia vaccines. A Healthy Diet - Limit your sodium consumption to less than 2000 milligrams or 2 grams each day. Consider eating foods high in fiber, and limit foods high in trans fat, cholesterol and sugar. If necessary, reduce total daily calorie intake to lose weight. Do Not Go Overboard - Try and plan your activities and include rest periods during the day. Activities like pushing or pulling heavy objects and shoveling may worsen heart failure and its symptoms. Take Medications Exactly As Prescribed - First contact your doctor, only then should you be ta...

Hypertensive heart disease refers to a group of disorders that includes heart failure (HF), ischemic heart disease, and left ventricular hypertrophy (excessive thickening of the heart muscle), and it is the number one cause of death associated with high blood pressure. Heart Failure (HF): Heart failure doesn’t mean the ticker has stopped working, rather, it means that the ticker’s pumping power is weaker than normal or the heart has become less elastic. Blood moves through the pumping chambers of the ticker less effectively with heart failure, and pressure in the ticker increases, making it harder for your heart to deliver oxygen and nutrients to your body. The heart’s chambers respond by stretching to hold more blood to compensate for reduced pumping power, which keeps the blood moving, but over time, the heart muscle walls may weaken and become unable to pump as strongly. The kidneys, as a result often respond by causing the body to retain fluid and sodium. The fluid builds...