Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias A normal heart rate for a person who is resting is between 60 and 100 beats per minute, with some minor variations. The two major types of arrhythmias are bradycardias, in which the resting heartbeat is slower than 60…
High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure Blood pressure is produced by the heart as it pumps blood through the arteries and as the arteries resist blood flow. It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) with an instrument called a sphygmomanometer. Blood…
Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure Congestive heart failure develops when the heart is weakened and is no longer able to pump an adequate supply of blood to the lungs and other body tissues. Heart failure does not mean that the heart stops…
Heart Attack
Heart Attack The heart needs a continuous supply of oxygen-rich blood from the coronary arteries to function properly. A heart attack occurs when a coronary artery is blocked, depriving part of the heart muscle of blood. The resulting damage to…
Heart disease Prevention
Heart disease Prevention Although heart disease can begin to develop early in life, symptoms usually do not appear until the disease has caused irreversible damage to the heart and blood vessels. Because of this, the best treatment for heart disease…
Heart disease Treatments
Heart disease Treatments If you have heart disease, your doctor will work with you to develop a treatment program designed to slow the progression of the disease and reduce your risk of developing potentially fatal complications such as a heart…
Heart disease Symptoms
Heart disease Symptoms Heart disease often does not produce symptoms, and for some people the first sign of heart disease is a heart attack. Others, however, may experience angina, a type of chest pain that results from an inadequate supply…
Heart disease Risk Factors
Heart disease Risk Factors A number of factors can increase your risk of heart disease. Although you cannot control risk factors such as age, gender, race, and family health history, you can control other risk factors by following a healthy…
Cosmetic Dental Treatment
Cosmetic Dental Treatment Your smile is an incredibly important. With the wide variety of affordable dental cosmetic treatments available today, there is no reason not to have the smile you want. Our dental team regularly makes crowns, bridges and other cast…