Causes of and Treatment for Left Atrial Enlargement
Left atrial enlargement (LAE) occurs when the upper left part of your heart—one of the heart’s four chambers—is larger than it should be. This is caused by too much pressure on the heart, which could be related to high blood pressure, stress, and underlying heart disease.
How the Endocardium Supports Heart Function
The endocardium is a thin, smooth tissue that makes up the lining of the chambers and valves of the heart. The innermost layer of the heart’s walls, it serves as a barrier between cardiac muscles and the bloodstream and contains necessary blood vessels.
What Is Vascular Disease?
Vascular disease is a process that affects the blood vessels of the body. This condition increases the risk of many different health problems that occur as a result of blood flow blockage or insufficient blood flow. Vascular disease can affect any blood vessel of the body.
How to Manage Progressive Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a form of high blood pressure affecting the pulmonary artery, the vessel that carries deoxygenated blood into the lungs to pick up oxygen. It can lead to difficulty breathing and a reduction in usually performed activities, taking a physical and emotional toll on an affected individual's overall well-being. Pulmonary hypertension is a serious and progressive disease with several different causes.
What Is Considered a Low-Dose Statin?
Statins are a class of drugs used to treat high cholesterol. They work by lowering "bad" cholesterol and, by doing so, reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. The drugs can be prescribed at different strengths, categorized as low-dose, moderate-dose, or high-dose. More is not always better when it comes to statins. Low-dose statins can be used to ensure the appropriate dose—meaning a dose high enough to achieve the optimal effects but not so high as to cause potentially serious side effects, like liver and kidney problems.
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