Even though it’s something that few of us pay close attention to, your heart rate is an important indicator of your overall health. Modern heart rate monitoring devices are now widely available to the public in the form of consumer grade electronics. These technologies empower consumers to keep a closer focus on their health by […]
Hypertension is a somewhat fancy word for something you’ve probably already heard of: high blood pressure. Hypertension is one of the most common medical conditions faced by modern people. It is so common that the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates as many as 1 in 3 American adults have hypertension. For most people, hypertension […]
Did you know that as much as 10% of the population may have high blood pressure and not even know about it? This isn’t from a lack of testing, either. A condition doctors’ refer to as masked hypertension occurs when a patient has a normal blood pressure reading during an office visit, but exhibits high […]
High blood pressure is one of the most common medical conditions in the modern world. As many as 80 million Americans over the age of 20 suffer from high blood pressure — nearly 1 in 3 people. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure can eventually lead to serious medical conditions, including congestive heart failure. […]
If a doctor suspects that your heart is having issues, they may recommend that you get an electrocardiogram, which is usually referred to either an EKG or ECG. This test is meant to record the electrical signals being sent out when your heart is beating, and the test can detect multiple kinds of heart problems. […]
What do you need to do to keep your heart healthy? Do you know? No worries! Most people know the basics, but have no clue about the more unknown ways to keep their heart healthy. So here are some healthy heart tips that will help take all that guesswork and turn it into knowledge. First, […]
There are many medical conditions that impact your life. But that doesn’t mean you should forego the chance to travel. Exploring the world is a great way to spend time with loved ones and enrich your own life. The fact that you have a medical condition shouldn’t necessarily keep you from living life to the […]
An EKG or electrocardiogram is a type of heart test that tracks your heart’s electrical activity and shows it on a screen as a moving line or records it on moving paper. Doctors use EKGs to analyze the rhythm of the heart, detect abnormalities and check for cardiac issues that could cause severe health problems […]
Your heart is one of your most critical organs. It’s a muscle comprised of four chambers that works like a pump. Your body’s natural electrical system makes your heart contract and this pumps your blood throughout your body. Sometimes, there are problems with the way the heart pumps blood. The best way of evaluating the […]
Often the best way for a primary care physician or a specialist like a cardiologist to understand how well a patient’s heart is functioning is to see it in action over time. Cardiac monitoring displays heart activity in a way that helps the doctor diagnose abnormal conditions. Hospital-based monitors have a big disadvantage, though, because […]