The heart is the most vital organ of our body. Every moment it is pumping and sending us signals that we are alive. Our cardiovascular system is affected by various factors like sedentary lifestyle, stress etc. To ensure a healthy lifestyle we must follow certain norms for our overall wellbeing. If we follow these simple tips or suggestions then we drastically reduce our chances of suffering from cardiovascular diseases. The Seven commandments to a healthy heart Kick the butt. Avoid smoking. Passive smoking is also injurious to health, therefore ensure that people around you also give up smoking. Have a routine of exercise. Maintain your blood pressure. Control  the blood sugar levels in your body. Cholesterol is the enemy of the heart. So keep a tight rein on it and ensure  [...]

Doctors recommend heart transplant surgery for saving lives of people, who will be able to live without undergoing this intervention. The process of heart transplant involves surgical removal of the original heart of the individual that was functioning poorly and the replacement of it with heart of any deceased donor. Although this procedure appears to only offer benefits, there are certain cons of it. The cons of a heart transplant surgery are: Expenses: Not everyone can undergo heart transplants. The procedure is extremely expensive mainly due to the complex steps involved in it, the medications that are needed to be taken all through the remaining life and the time the patient will  [...]

The genetic markers of heart diseases are: MMP3: MMP3 is a gene that might act as the marker for cardiac disorders. This gene codes for matrix metalloprotease stromelysin proteins; these are proteins classified as matrix metalloproteases. The primary function of this protein type is cleaving the existing proteins. Besides that it is also known for accomplishing several functions in our body; examples include remodeling and maintenance of cardiovascular tissues. In a 2004 study, the researchers indicated that certain varieties of the marker MMP3 possess association with reduced risk of cardiac disorders; some other variants of the gene, on the other hand, are responsible for occurrence of heart diseases. If a genetic screening of the different variants of the MMP3 gene is performed, it can be predicted whether an individual will be the victim of heart disorders in future. APOE:  [...]

A heart rate monitor is a portable device that helps in measuring the pulse rate of an individual while he is exercising. You will get th3se monitors in the markets in varied shapes and forms; the most common ones include: watches, chest straps etc. You will also come across heart rate monitors that stay installed in the cardio exercises devices. A heart rate monitor functions by identifying the impulses coming from an individual’s heart; the readings are then showed on the device’s digital display. Monitors equipped with advanced features like timers, programmable workout zone, data storage system, alarms etc are also available; however, they are a bit expensive compared to the general ones. The primary job of heart rate monitors is informing you whether you have attained the maximum possible heart rate of your  [...]

20% of the ischemic strokes occurring every year happen due to blood clotting in the heart. Often doctors recommend blood thinners to patients, who are at risk of developing blood clots or are already having blood clots in their heart. Below we have discussed the 4 most common blood-thinning medications prescribed by heart specialists. Warfarin It is the most commonly prescribed blood thinning medicine. The anticoagulant effects of warfarin functions by reducing the vitamin K levels in blood; as the level of the vitamin decreases the blood clotting procedure is also controlled. When a patient is under the dosage of warfarin, he must be monitored closely by a medical expert; it must be made sure that anti-clotting mechanism of this drug does not get influenced by any other medication or diet. When warfarin is taken orally, generally dosage of 10mg, 7.5mg, 5mg,  [...]