Hypertension

4 coronary arteries :: Article Creator Can You Reverse Coronary Artery Disease? If you have coronary artery disease (CAD), it means the arteries that supply blood to your heart muscle have plaque in their walls that may cause blockages. Getting those arteries to widen and become flexible again might seem daunting, but you're far from powerless. You can absolutely prevent CAD from worsening, and with some hard work, you might even be able to reverse some of the damage, says Gregg Fonarow, MD. He's the co-director of the UCLA Preventative Cardiology Program at the David Geffen School of Medicine and a spokesperson for the American Heart Association. CAD is the most common type of heart disease and the leading killer in the U.S. Of both men and women. By taking action, you can reduce the chances of having a heart attack, which may happen if the plaque that's lining your arteries blocks blood flow to the heart. To protect yourself, you

signs of post traumatic stress disorder :: Article Creator 5 Silent Signs Your Spouse Is Suffering From PTSD Traumatic events can trigger post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD symptoms, a debilitating mental health disorder. It not only affects the victims, but it affects their loved ones, first responders on the scene, and the general public watching it all unfold on the television screen. The signs of PTSD can also affect survivors of sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, and other more personal traumatic events. So, how do you know that your partner was severely impacted by a traumatic and terrifying event? 1. They suffer from flashbacks One of the typical PTSD symptoms is that the victim will relive the traumatic event for minutes or even days at a time. Perhaps they're haunted by nightmares that play over and over again like an endless reel in his/her mind. RELATED: 7 Things You Should Never Say To Someone With PTSD 2.

moderna hiv vaccine clinical trial :: Article Creator Moderna's New Flu-COVID Combi MRNA Vaccine Outperforms Separate Shots In Trials Pharmaceutical company Moderna has announced that a combination vaccine it has been developing against flu and COVID-19 has performed well so far in Phase 3 trials. The data are yet to be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal, but the company says their combi vaccine has produced stronger immune responses than the already-licensed vaccines it was compared to. Moderna became a household name thanks to the success of its mRNA vaccine against COVID-19. Along with the Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA vaccine, it remains a cornerstone of the public health response to the pandemic, with the architects of the technology behind them winning a Nobel Prize. While other vaccines played their part in gaining control of the spread of COVID, some – like the AstraZeneca vaccine – are now being withdrawn, while the mRN

sugar and high blood pressure study :: Article Creator Sugar Vs. Salt: What's Worse For Blood Pressure? For years, salt has been Public Enemy Number 1 when it comes to blood pressure. But what if salt isn't the main culprit? Framed by another common ingredient? It turns out sugar could be the biggest cause of high blood pressure. Don't fear! Natural sugar in fruits and vegetables is fine. It's excess amounts of added sugars to watch out for – especially, high fructose corn syrup. Let's take a closer look. According to a new study, drinking 24 ounces of soda can cause a jump in your blood pressure. And if 25 percent of your daily calories come from added sugar, you almost triple your chances of cardiovascular disease compared to people whose intake is less than 10 percent. The best way to avoid this? Stay away from processed foods, and eat a heart-healthy diet. For WebMD I'm Dr. Arefa Cassoobhoy. ","publisher"

invisible illness fibromyalgia :: Article Creator Making Visible The Invisible: Supporting Long COVID Patients And The People Caring For Them We are living through a mass-disabling event: Over 200 million people worldwide have long COVID. In Canada, one in nine people have experienced long COVID symptoms, and this is likely an underestimate. Occurring weeks to months after a COVID-19 infection, this multi-system chronic illness has led to what some have called "the shadow pandemic." Although millions are navigating this new illness, four years into the pandemic both patients and their caregivers continue to face challenges accessing the information and care they need. Most Canadians have had COVID, and at least one in five have been infected more than once. These trends are troubling because evidence suggests that the risk of acquiring long COVID increases with reinfection. Long COVID Long COVID is a complex illness that can present

atherosclerosis of aorta treatment :: Article Creator Disturbed Blood Flow Can Damage The Vessel Wall In Cases Of Aortic Dilation Abnormal blood flow in the aorta is linked to inflammation and breakdown of the vessel wall in conditions where the aorta is dilated. This is shown in a study led by researchers at Linköping University. The findings can contribute to better diagnosis and open up new ways to assess the risk of serious and usually fatal complications, such as rupture of the aorta. All blood in the body passes through the heart about once a minute. With every heartbeat, blood from the heart is pumped up into the aorta. Dilation can occur in all parts of the aorta. It is unclear exactly how this happens, but one explanation may be weakening of the connective tissue in the vessel wall. Factors such as elevated blood pressure, age and various hereditary conditions increase the risk. A person affected by aortic dilation usually does not notice

secondary arterial hypertension :: Article Creator As PAH Science Advances, Trial Design Comes Under Microscope Investigators are considering how best to interpret the results of potential new therapies. The science of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has advanced significantly in recent years. However, as the push for new and better therapies gains momentum, clinical trial investigators are thinking long and hard about how best to demonstrate and interpret patient improvement. One issue has to do with the question of which end points are best to meaningfully track patient responses to therapies. Marius Hoeper, MD, of Germany's Hannover Medical School, said in clinical practice, physicians tend to use a variety of measures to track patient improvement. "PH physicians usually take a holistic view," he said, "i.E., they consider the broad picture." That broad picture includes everything from patient's exercise