Dizziness Dizziness is a common problem. It is a feeling of unsteadiness or light-headedness. You may feel like you are about to faint. Dizziness can lead to injury if you stumble or fall. Anyone can become dizzy, but dizziness is more common in older adults. This condition can be caused by a number of things, […]
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Digoxin toxicity, also called digoxin poisoning, happens when you have too much digoxin in your blood. Digoxin is a medicine that is used to treat heart failure and heart rhythm conditions. Digoxin toxicity can be life-threatening and must be treated in a hospital. What are the causes? Digoxin toxicity may be caused by one or […]
This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Talk to your family doctor to find out if this information applies to you and to get more information on this subject. Digoxin: A Medicine for Heart Problems Why is digoxin prescribed? Digoxin (say “dij-ock-sin”) is a medicine used to treat certain heart […]
Diet for Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome is a disorder that includes three or more of the following conditions: Abdominal obesity, as seen in a large waist measurement. Too much sugar (glucose) in your blood. High blood pressure (hypertension). Higher-than-normal amount of fat (lipids) in your blood. Lower-than-normal level of “good” cholesterol (HDL). Keeping an active […]
This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Talk to your family doctor to find out if this information applies to you and to get more information on this subject. How does what I eat affect my heart? The foods you eat can affect your weight, your hormones, and the health […]
Dextrocardia is a condition where the heart is in an abnormal position. People who have this condition are born with it. With dextrocardia, the heart is located on the right side of the chest instead of on the left side. In most people with dextrocardia, other organs in the chest and abdomen are also reversed. […]
Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot forms in a vein of the deep venous system. This can occur in the lower leg, thigh, pelvis, arm, or neck. A clot is blood that has thickened into a gel or solid. This condition is serious and can be […]
DASH Eating Plan DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH eating plan is a healthy eating plan that has been shown to: Reduce high blood pressure (hypertension). Reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Help with weight loss. What are tips for following this plan? Reading food labels […]
CT Angiogram A CT angiography is a painless procedure to look at the blood vessels in various areas of the body. For this procedure, a large X-ray machine, called a CT scanner, takes detailed pictures of blood vessels that have been injected with a contrast dye. A CT angiography allows your healthcare provider to see […]
Why am I having this test? The creatine kinase (CK) test is done to check for damage to muscle tissue in the body. When muscles are damaged, they release the enzyme CK into the bloodstream. This test can be used to help diagnose a heart attack, muscle injury, or diseases of the skeletal muscles, brain, […]