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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...