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Do you have fragmented sleep all through the night? Do you wake up oftentimes at night, struggling to breathe? Is your partner tired of your heavy snoring and often reminds you to see a doctor? Well, if your chronic, frequent snoring is associated with sleep apnea, there are a number of factors and issues to be aware of. Basically, it’s a matter of cause and effect with sleep apnea ...
Understanding Sleep Apnea and Its Types Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder that results in poor sleep quality and can lead to daytime fatigue or sleepiness, forgetfulness, and irritability. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are 3 types of sleep apnea to be aware of as follows: OSA or obstructive sleep apnea is the more common form of the disorder and affects roughly 30% of ...
While over-clotting can cause strokes or heart attacks, under-clotting can lead to excessive, potentially life-threatening bleeding. ...
They must be skilled in CPR. If an employee has a heart condition, chokes during lunch, or experiences another unexpected medical issue, these professionals can provide immediate help until paramedics arrive. ...
Jane knew little about her mother, and it was difficult to trace her roots as her mother had emigrated from Russia. Jane’s father died of a heart attack two years ...
Tab Lassiter – an employee of global vaccines leader CSL Seqirus – is about to receive a second transplant in an ongoing battle with a heart condition. He shares his story to explain why it’s critical to spread the word about heart health. ...
And a recent study found that 40% of adults between the ages of 50 and 64 without a heart-disease diagnosis still had early signs of a condition called atherosclerosis that put them at a greater risk of experiencing a heart attack. ...
As we prepare for this holiday season, with an extra dose of joy and elation, please keep in mind what overindulgence can do to your heart health, even in a relatively short period of time. You shouldn’t be surprised to learn that during the holiday season, when we not only tend to overindulge the most but also stress levels are typically the highest, there is a 33% ...
While heart attack, cardiac arrest and heart failure can sometimes be related, they’re actually three very different types of cardiac emergencies. ...
You don’t wait for a patient to have a heart attack before you start working on lowering cholesterol, and you don’t wait to treat a patient with pre-perimetric glaucoma. ...
When cholesterol is too high, plaque can build up in the arteries—putting you at higher risk for heart attack and stroke. Try avoiding too many unhealthy fats like fatty meats, dairy, and fried foods. ...
This disorder is the third most frequent cause of death from cardiovascular disease, behind heart attacks and strokes. While mortality has improved considerably over the past two decades for patients suffering from heart attacks and strokes, mortality for VTE patients has not experienced similar improvements. ...
SPRINT's primary outcome was lower risk of having one of a composite of different types of cardiovascular disease outcomes related to blood pressure. These included heart attack, an acute coronary syndrome not resulting in a heart attack, stroke, acute heart failure, or death from cardiovascular disease. ...
Everyone at some time in their life has suffered from the throbbing, aching, and annoying pain of a headache. Headaches can be mild, or they can be severe and even debilitating. While most people experience a headache occasionally, others deal with recurrent head pain, sometimes experiencing headaches weekly, or even up to 15 or more times each month, as in the case of chronic ...
The results showed that: • Genotype-guided therapy resulted in 34% fewer adverse events after 12 months such as death, stroke, second heart attack, and stent thrombosis. • Genotype-guided therapy resulted in 79% fewer adverse events in the first three months. ...
Recapping TAILOR-PCI The TAILOR-PCI trial, funded by the Mayo Clinic and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), investigated whether rapid CYP2C19 genetic testing and personalized antiplatelet therapy could improve health outcomes for heart attack patients receiving cardiac stents. (1) This trial included 5,300 patients at 41 hospitals in the United States, ...
February 1, Prague/ Udalosti. The epidemic called “Chronic Heart Failure” affects up to half a million Czechs. An innovation being tested at Prague’s Na Homolce Hospital could be a turning point in the care of these patients. A special implant adjusts the shape of the left ventricle, which may allow the heart to work better and may stop the progression of the ...
Your three main coronary arteries are responsible for bringing blood to the heart. When they start to become blocked, it can weaken the heart and eventually lead to a heart attack if the blockage isn't addressed and there isn't enough blood supply to the heart. On the left side of the heart, ...
It is the most harmful pollutant to human health which can lead to respiratory diseases, lung cancer, and heart attacks. The World Health Organization measured the values of PM 2.5 and PM 10 during the years 2008 to 2013 in almost 1600 cities across the globe. ...
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating, is a leading cause of death throughout the developed world. ...