While we may pay attention to the skin on our arms, legs and face, we tend to forget about the skin on our scalp. Your scalp's overall health is as essential as the skin on the rest of your body.
Nancy McCabe had been feeling more tired than usual for several weeks. She didn’t realize how bad it had gotten until one day when she arrived home; she was so tired she couldn’t walk up three flights of stairs to her apartment. A CT scan revealed McCabe had a saddle pulmonary embolism – a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs. The blockage restricts blood flow to the lungs, lowers oxygen levels and increases blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries. It can cause heart and lung damage and even death.
Anyone dealing with varicose veins knows the pain and how uncomfortable they can be. In the summertime, flare-ups and symptoms can worsen. Jonathan Thompson, MD, vascular surgeon, explains why this can happen and how individuals can find relief.
Nearly 6 million people are affected by atrial fibrillation, or AFib, the most common cardiac arrhythmia. AFib is an irregular, often rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Having AFib increases the risk of developing clots inside the heart, which can cause a stroke.
Advancements in surgical techniques and solutions are offering life-saving treatment for patients with complex aortic aneurysms. One such innovation saved the life of Moe Wenke.
More than one in 10 Americans have high cholesterol. Why is this important to know? High cholesterol is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease, the number one killer of all Americans. As your total cholesterol rises, so does your risk for heart disease.
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is incredibly common. About half of U.S. adults (47%) have high blood pressure. This puts them at risk for severe conditions like stroke or heart attack.
Cholesterol is one of those buzz words that has always seemed to carry a negative connotation when it comes to your health. But how bad is it and does it deserve the negative reputation it has received over the years?