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An Overview Of Stages Of Heart Disease

Heart disease often starts quietly, advancing from high blood pressure (HBP) to clogged coronary arteries, which too often ends with, sadly, a heart attack. Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. Narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries (blood vessels that supply blood to the heart), also called coronary artery disease is the most common cause of heart disease. It's the main reason people have heart attacks. You can lower your risk of heart disease by taking steps to control factors that put you at an increased risk, such as quitting smoking, getting enough exercise, controlling blood pressure (BP) and lowering (bad) cholesterol. The fact that an individual with heart disease is at a higher risk of a cardiac arrest or heart attack is not unknown. Stay prepared by learning the lifesaving CPR procedure. The procedure comprises chest compressions and rescue breaths that is used to help victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and other emergencies. The proced

Heart-Healthy Habits You Can Inculcate In Your Children And Palm Harbor PALS Classes

It can be challenging for parents to inculcate in their children a good sense of healthy habits in a culture that is overloaded with unhealthy habits and foods. Besides teaching your children good habits like brushing teeth and eating healthy foods, if your child has ever visited pediatric cardiology, you must be doubly aware of the significance of teaching your child heart-healthy habits. It isn't possible to completely avoid fast food, but there are a range of choices that you can make as a family to encourage better heart health in your kids. As a general rule, start good habits like eating a well-balanced diet and exercising when they are young. The earlier you start a habit, the more likely they'll stick and follow. The benefits of instilling heart-healthy habits in your kids are manifold with the biggest benefit being it will keep heart disease at bay thus lowering risk for cardiac emergencies, such as a cardiac arrest or heart attack. Every individual should unde

Heart Benefits Of Yogurt And Different Yogurt Options

Cardiovascular disease is an important public health problem across the globe, and several dietary patterns, but also individual foods like yogurt can exert some preventive effects on it. Studies show that this specific diary could play a role in delaying the development of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease increases risk for serious, life-threatening cardiac emergencies like a cardiac arrest or heart attack. A victim would require treatment right away to survive. CPR training at a certified training site, such as the AHA certified CPR Tampa in Palm Harbor will equip you to handle such emergencies effectively. Here's what you should know about " PALS class Tampa :" Pediatric Advanced Life Support Classes - This course is required for most healthcare providers that work with the pediatric population, such as pediatric dentists, pediatricians, paramedics, emergency department nurses and physicians, physician assistants, medical residents, Childr