What is Echocardiogram? The echocardiogram is a device used in the medical field that sends out ultrasound waves at the cardiac cavity and the heart itself, it then gathers the reflected sound waves and translates it into live visual representations of the heart. It can also be termed as cardiac echo, which is a diagnostic test that visualizes the heart using ultrasound waves. Its meaning can actually be deduced from its name, echo means the reflection of sound, cardio pertains to the heart muscles, and gram is a term used to signify measurement or visualization, thus the term echocardiogram. An echocardiogram test can display images of your cardiac muscle in [...]
Heart Problems
Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure
by on 08. May, 2010 in Heart Problems
Conditions of heart failure develop gradually and follow from the simple to complex situations. The treatment should be started as soon as possible when one is diagnosed with a congestive heart failure. One of the most important steps towards the treatment of congestive heart failure is change in one’s lifestyle. A part of it is diet and one must be cautious about the intake of sodium, as the fluid accumulation in the body increases with sodium. A patient of congestive heart failure is already filled up with excess fluid which causes the congestion; hence even a minimum amount of sodium can harm the body. The consumption of sodium should be [...]
The importance of learning CPR – Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
by on 02. Mar, 2010 in Heart Problems
CPR – Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is very important to learn as the rate of heart attack is increasing day by day, where CPR can be put to use for the people whose heart has stopped ticking because of accidents, strokes or due to some other medical conditions. The leading cause for numerous deaths is the sudden arrest of cardiac, and CPR comes in the picture when the medical aid is not available at the right time. If followed the CPR procedures properly, the chance of survival is increased and comes handy in any kind of emergency unless a doctor visits the patient and the damage is rectified by giving life to [...]
Health tips to control hypertension (high blood pressure) easily
by on 05. Dec, 2009 in Heart Problems
Hypertension is becoming a very big problem in today’s world. Do you know that hypertension (high blood pressure) may lead to several other problems like heart strokes, aneurysms, heart strokes and chronic renal failure (kidney failure)? If not, it is very important for you to read this article to keep in mind these very useful tips and simple guidelines to control this silent killer. Remember and note down these tips: Instructions Control salt intake Don’t use more salt in your foods rather please avoid them. Eat healthy foods Eat fiber rich foods, avoid junk foods and eat healthy fruits and vegetables. Check your blood pressure Make sure that you regularly [...]
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