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As people age, extra beats tend to happen more frequently even in perfectly healthy individuals. AEB may be triggered or increased by stress , caffeine , smoking , and some medicines. Cold remedies containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine have been...
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Heart disease is any disorder that affects the heart's ability to function normally. Various forms of heart disease include: Alcoholic cardiomyopathy; Aortic regurgitation; Aortic stenosis; Arrhythmias; Cardiogenic shock; Congenital heart disease;...
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The heart, which is about the size of a human fist, is the body's largest, strongest, and most important muscle. The heart continuously pumps blood through the body, helps regulate and prolong health, and controls the flow (circulation) of blood t...
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Heart disease is the narrowing or blockage of the arteries and vessels that provide oxygen and nutrient-rich This illustration shows hypertrophic muscle in the heart. The lesions are due to an incompetent aortic valve. ( Illustration by Bryson Bio...
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Lung disease is any disease or disorder that occurs in the lungs or that causes the lungs to not work properly. There are three main types of lung disease: Airway diseases - These diseases affect the tubes (airways) that carry oxygen and other gas...
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