Homocysteine, folic acid, and B vitamins Share Your Story Homocysteine is an amino acid that plays a role in coronary artery disease. It is metabolized (chemically transformed) into methionine and cysteine with the help of the B vitamins; folic acid (B9), B12, and B6 (pyridoxine). Therefore, insufficient amounts of these B vitamins in the body …
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A high diastolic reading (equal to or greater than 120 mmHg) is linked to a higher risk of disease involving the large artery called the aorta that carries blood and oxygen from the heart to distant body parts. People with an elevated diastolic reading are more prone to develop an abdominal aortic aneurysm (ballooning in the lining of the aorta). …
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Vasovagal syncope (fainting) occurs when your heart rate or blood pressure drops suddenly Have you ever felt lightheaded after seeing something shocking? Or downright fainted? You may have experienced what’s known as vasovagal syncope. Vasovagal syncope (neurocardiogenic or reflex syncope) occurs when something causes your body to have a sudden drop in heart rate or blood pressure, which leads to …
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A weak erection is a symptom of erectile dysfunction. Medically, a weak erection is also referred to as erectile dysfunction. The erection of the penis depends on many factors, such as the person’s age, overall health, hormone levels, nerves, blood flow, mental status, and emotions. A weak erection results when these factors get affected. The chances of erectile dysfunction go …
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Facts you should know about heart disease in women The most common cause of death for women is heart disease. Heart disease is the most common cause of death among women. The vast majority of women have at least one risk factor for heart disease. What is the treatment for heart disease in women? Share Your Story In 2004, for …
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It takes most people about 6-8 months to recover after a heart attack While it takes most people about 6-8 months to recover after a heart attack, overall recovery time depends on your general health, how severe the attack was, the type of treatment you received and when you received it. So it won’t be the same for everyone. If …
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What is myocarditis? Readers Comments 7 Share Your Story The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. It is positioned in the chest behind the sternum (breastbone; in front of the trachea, esophagus, and aorta; and above the diaphragm muscle that separates the chest and abdominal cavities. Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium). …
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What is the tilt-table test? The tilt-table test is a simple, inexpensive, and informative test that can help identify the causes of fainting. As its name implies, the tilt table test involves placing a patient on a table with a foot-support, then tilting the table upward. The tilt-table may start off in a horizontal position and be tilted by degrees …
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Generic drug: sotalol hydrochloride Brand name: Sorine What is Sorine (sotalol hydrochloride), and how does it work? Sorine tablets (sotalol hydrochloride) is an antiarrhythmic drug indicated for the treatment of documented ventricular arrhythmias, such as sustained ventricular tachycardia, that in the judgment of the physician are life-threatening. What are the side effects of Sorine? Common side effects of Sorine include: …
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Generic drug: eptifibatide Brand name: Integrilin What is Integrilin (eptifibatide), and how does it work? Integrilin (eptifibatide) injection is a platelet aggregation inhibitor indicated for treatment of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) managed medically or with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and treatment of patients undergoing PCI (including intracoronary stenting). Integrilin injection is available in generic form. What are the side effects …
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