The Hemorroidal Complex refers to both the external hemorroid, which is a protrusion either on or within the rectum and the internal part of the vein. Both the external as well as the internal part of the hemhorroid enlarges and contributes to the symptoms of the Hemorroidal Complex. These symptoms

Low fat, low cholesterol diet ideas can help you live a health-promoting lifestyle. Eating a well-balanced diet full of nutrient-rich foods that are low in fats and cholesterol is, basically, eating a healthy diet. In addition to knowing what to consume and what not to consume, you need to incorpora

Heart rate monitors provide a window into heart function by translating the electrical activity of the heart into audible or visual readings. Monitors can detect heart disease and/or heart rhythm issues as well as provide early detection of potential problems. Heart rate monitors also help athletes

A new molecule synthesized by researchers at MetaPhore Pharmaceuticals in St. Louis may one day help prevent tissue damage in the body, including that caused by heart attacks and strokes. The molecule, named M40403 by the researchers, could eventually lead to the development of a synthetic ...

Your heart is one of the most important organs in the body. Blood that is pumped through your body from the heart. Your eating habits can reflect the health of your heart. Bad foods can cause cholesterol to build up in your veins which makes your heart work harder to flow through your veins. Signs

People who have suffered a stroke are at greater risk of falling and sustaining a fracture than other people, partly because they may be unsteady on their feet for some time after the stroke.

Ham, pink-colored cured pork, can be eaten as lunch meat, served as a side for breakfast or cooked whole for a special dinner. Like most food, ham has a shelf life and can cause food-borne illness if not handled properly. Several culprits can cause food-borne illness, including cooking and storing m

LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein, and is also known as "bad" cholesterol. The American Heart Association explains that if there is too much LDL in the bloodstream, it can slowly build up on the walls of the arteries, causing heart disease. If it blocks the arteries, it can cause a heart attack

Low-dose aspirin is used to prevent negative health events, primarily heart attacks and stroke. Taking an aspirin a day, as directed by a doctor, is known as aspirin therapy.

At almost every doctor's visit, medical personnel will check the patient's vital signs. This is true if the patient is a newborn or an 100 year old person or any age in between. Even for parents, knowing the normal vital signs of their children for their corresponding ages can be life-saving. Vital

Memory impaired, thinking speed slowed in those who suffered brain attack

Defibrillators are often implanted in heart patients or, in the event of cardiac emergencies, used externally. They employ electrical jolts to return a heart beat to normal or get it started again. When properly used and cared for, defibrillators can be life-saving devices.

Are the effects of prolonged sitting on brachial artery and superficial femoral artery endothelial function similar?

This article will focus on the clinical approach for the mapping and ablation of atypical flutters.

Get the latest on new developments in coronary revascularization strategies for patients with pre-existing Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is an uncommon but well recognized condition characterized by compression of the third portion of the duodenum against the aorta by the superior mesenteric artery, resulting in chronic, intermittent or acute duodenal obstruction. The superior mesenteric arte

Mexican-Americans appear to face a higher risk of second strokes or death from a stroke.

Get a comprehensive review on all aspects of bleeding related to antithrombotic agents used in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Also known as the "Miracle Soup Diet," this diet has ambiguous origins: all hospitals by the name of "Sacred Heart" denounce their role in its creation. In fact, few doctors endorse the diet because each day does not provide a well-rounded meal plan. Nonetheless, all food groups are consumed over th

Studies show increased risk of stroke, bleeding and death in patients with chronic kidney disease and AF, so why is anticoagulation still underutilized?