Posts Tagged ‘heart attack’

Study Shows Stent is a Good Alternative to Bypass

Study Shows Stent is a Good Alternative to Bypass

The less invasive process of stenting is also as effective as the widely followed surgical method to clear any blockage in the neck arteries for the prevention of strokes, as revealed by the largest comparative study. (more…)

Top 10 Ways to Avoid a Heart Attack

A heart attack is referred to in the medical arena, as a myocardial infarction. This coronary event follows after the heart muscle has been deprived of oxygen, due a blocked artery or arteries. Many cardiac problems are related to partially blocked coronary arteries that nourish the heart muscle itself. The formation and buildup of plaque in the internal walls of the arteries may make them more…

Diabetes Threatens Our Children’s Health

Type 2 diabetes is a growing concern in the United States as more cases of the disease are being seen in children. Usually type 2 diabetes affects people who are obese and over age 40. Over the past 20 years however, doctors have seen an increase in type 2 diabetes among children. (more…)