Elevated intra-abdominal pressure has recently been debated as a causal contributor in congestion development. Should torsemide be the loop diuretic of choice in systolic heart failure? Another positive approach towards diuretic resistant heart failure is the combination of intravenous high-dose loop diuretics with hypertonic saline solutions. It may be dry and hacking, or it may… Read More »
Study Highlight: Middle-aged adults with high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke could be at increased risk for cancer and early death when sleeping less than 6 hours per day. DALLAS – Middle-aged adults with high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke could be at high risk for cancer and early death when sleeping… Read More »
By Adam Vaughan Are vegetarian diets better for the heart?Westend61/Getty Eating a vegetarian diet rather than consuming meat has been linked with a significantly lower risk of coronary heart disease. While the environmental case for going vegetarian is unequivocal and powerful, the long-term health impacts of adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet are still poorly… Read More »
According to research, men drinking a single sugary drink every day have a 20% higher heart disease risk in comparison with men who do not consume any kind of sugary drinks. The research adds to the mounting evidence that sugary drinks such as sodas are harmful to cardiovascular health.[1] Heart disease is the main cause… Read More »