Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is caused by a build-up of plaque in the arteries that reduces blood flow to the legs. PAD can cause leg pain with exercise that improves with rest. Left untreated, PAD increases the risk of leg amputation and heart attack or stroke. The document provides information on diagnosing and treating PAD, including through exercise, quitting smoking, medication to control risk factors, and potentially invasive procedures. It aims to educate people about PAD and empower them to manage their condition and risks.
The document discusses cardiovascular disease and heart problems. It notes that cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer worldwide and discusses various treatments for heart disease like bypass surgery, stents, and transplants. However, it states that these treatments do not address the underlying causes of heart disease. The document emphasizes that stress and an overactive nervous system can lead to heart problems by disrupting the brain's regulation of the heart rate. Maintaining an appropriate heart rate during exercise is important to avoid potential heart issues.
Global Medical Cures™ | Heart Disease Medicines
ACE Inhibitors & ARBs: Patients Guide for those suffering from Stable Coronary Heart Disease
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Global Medical Cures™ does not offer any medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or recommendations. Only your healthcare provider/physician can offer you information and recommendations for you to decide about your healthcare choices.
Diabetes Health Related Issues: At a Glance. Diabetes can effect every part of you. Learn about risk, prevention and what to keep an eye on.
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The document outlines 6 potential symptoms of a heart attack in women, which are less common than in men. These include discomfort in the chest, pain in the arm, jaw, neck or back, stomach ache, nausea, breathlessness, sweating profusely, and fatigue. It is important for women experiencing any of these symptoms to consult a doctor, as they can sometimes be mistaken for other issues but actually indicate an impending heart attack.
The document discusses atrial fibrillation (A Fib), a common type of arrhythmia. It notes that A Fib is the number one cause of death for women and men. Symptoms of A Fib can be different and less recognizable in women. The document provides information on risk factors, diagnosis, prevention, and management of A Fib. It encourages learning your family history, getting regular checkups, and living a heart-healthy lifestyle to reduce risks and prevent cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular diseases are the world's largest killer, claiming 17.3 million lives per year. Approximately 40% of heart disease deaths are sudden with no prior known heart problems. The major focus for prevention and treatment of heart disease must be on prevention through lifestyle modifications since many people are unaware of their heart condition until a fatal event. Risk factors for heart disease include age, gender, smoking, physical inactivity, poor diet, diabetes and high blood pressure. Management involves lifestyle changes such as a heart-healthy diet low in salt and trans fats, 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week, and stress management techniques.
The document summarizes that mainstream medical advice about cholesterol and heart disease risk is misleading. While doctors focus on total cholesterol and LDL levels, these are poor predictors of heart attacks as around half of heart attack patients have normal or low cholesterol levels. A better marker is Lp-PLA2, an inflammation marker that is twice as predictive of heart disease risk. The document recommends asking doctors to test Lp-PLA2 levels instead of just a standard cholesterol panel to better assess risk and focus on reducing inflammation through lifestyle changes.
This document provides tips and guidance for controlling diabetes through diet and lifestyle changes. It discusses the importance of eating smaller portion sizes of carbohydrates and proteins, choosing healthy drinks, watching out for hidden sugars, and incorporating physical activity into daily life. The overall message is that making small, sustainable changes can significantly improve blood sugar control and overall health and wellness for people with diabetes.
The document discusses cardiovascular disease and heart problems. It notes that cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer worldwide and discusses various treatments for heart disease like bypass surgery, stents, and transplants. However, it states that these treatments do not address the underlying causes of heart disease. The document emphasizes that stress and an overactive nervous system can lead to heart problems by disrupting the brain's regulation of the heart rate. Maintaining an appropriate heart rate during exercise is important to avoid potential heart issues.
Global Medical Cures™ | Heart Disease Medicines
ACE Inhibitors & ARBs: Patients Guide for those suffering from Stable Coronary Heart Disease
DISCLAIMER-
Global Medical Cures™ does not offer any medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or recommendations. Only your healthcare provider/physician can offer you information and recommendations for you to decide about your healthcare choices.
Diabetes Health Related Issues: At a Glance. Diabetes can effect every part of you. Learn about risk, prevention and what to keep an eye on.
Liberty Medical
The document outlines 6 potential symptoms of a heart attack in women, which are less common than in men. These include discomfort in the chest, pain in the arm, jaw, neck or back, stomach ache, nausea, breathlessness, sweating profusely, and fatigue. It is important for women experiencing any of these symptoms to consult a doctor, as they can sometimes be mistaken for other issues but actually indicate an impending heart attack.
The document discusses atrial fibrillation (A Fib), a common type of arrhythmia. It notes that A Fib is the number one cause of death for women and men. Symptoms of A Fib can be different and less recognizable in women. The document provides information on risk factors, diagnosis, prevention, and management of A Fib. It encourages learning your family history, getting regular checkups, and living a heart-healthy lifestyle to reduce risks and prevent cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular diseases are the world's largest killer, claiming 17.3 million lives per year. Approximately 40% of heart disease deaths are sudden with no prior known heart problems. The major focus for prevention and treatment of heart disease must be on prevention through lifestyle modifications since many people are unaware of their heart condition until a fatal event. Risk factors for heart disease include age, gender, smoking, physical inactivity, poor diet, diabetes and high blood pressure. Management involves lifestyle changes such as a heart-healthy diet low in salt and trans fats, 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week, and stress management techniques.
The document summarizes that mainstream medical advice about cholesterol and heart disease risk is misleading. While doctors focus on total cholesterol and LDL levels, these are poor predictors of heart attacks as around half of heart attack patients have normal or low cholesterol levels. A better marker is Lp-PLA2, an inflammation marker that is twice as predictive of heart disease risk. The document recommends asking doctors to test Lp-PLA2 levels instead of just a standard cholesterol panel to better assess risk and focus on reducing inflammation through lifestyle changes.
This document provides tips and guidance for controlling diabetes through diet and lifestyle changes. It discusses the importance of eating smaller portion sizes of carbohydrates and proteins, choosing healthy drinks, watching out for hidden sugars, and incorporating physical activity into daily life. The overall message is that making small, sustainable changes can significantly improve blood sugar control and overall health and wellness for people with diabetes.
Black Westchester Magazine Features Risk Factors of PAD - USA Vascular CentersUSA Vascular Centers
Black Westchester Magazine recently featured USA Vascular Centers in a highlight of their physician assistant, Geronimo Arce. Read about how Arce and his team provide advanced treatments for vascular diseases and more.
Dr Ranjit Jagtap Peripheral artery disease (PAD) - Symptoms and causes.pdfDr Ranjit Jagtap
Dr. Ranjit Jagtap Clinic has experienced specialists working towards improving the heart health for many people, individuals with Peripheral Artery Disease, usually, show mild to no symptoms, Others witness leg pain during walking. In addition to that, symptoms which are associated with Claudication include muscle pain, painful muscular contraction in legs or arms, which starts while exercising and ends with rest.
Peripheral artery disease, known as (PAD), is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries of the legs, stomach, arms, and head (common in the arteries of the legs). PAD is somewhat similar to coronary artery disease (CAD).
Congestive heart failure is a condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It affects about 5 million Americans each year. The heart works less efficiently and fluid builds up in the lungs and other organs. Common symptoms include weight gain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and coughing. Treatment focuses on lifestyle changes and medications to manage symptoms and prevent worsening of the condition.
Tingling in legs can be caused by nerve issues, poor circulation, RLS, or vitamin deficiencies. Treatments depend on the cause and may involve medication, lifestyle
changes, or therapy. Consult a healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.
Cash Money is a male patient who lives in Jacksonville, FL with his wife. He has a history of CAD, kidney transplant, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, anemia, and right leg amputation. He currently has PAD in his legs and is on a wound vac for his right heel after stepping on a nail. His diagnoses include impaired mobility due to being a lower left extremity amputee and risk for vascular trauma. The nurse's interventions include assessing peripheral circulation, educating on activity levels, and teaching about PAD self-care including medication management, exercise, foot care, and available resources. The nurse will evaluate the patient and family's understanding and provide support and referrals as needed.
Cardiomyopathy (KAR-de-o-mi-OP-ah-thee) refers to diseases of the heart muscle. These diseases have many causes, signs and symptoms, and treatments.
In cardiomyopathy, the heart muscle becomes enlarged, thick, or rigid. In rare cases, the muscle tissue in the heart is replaced with scar tissue.
As cardiomyopathy worsens, the heart becomes weaker. It's less able to pump blood through the body and maintain a normal electrical rhythm. This can lead toheart failure or irregular heartbeats called arrhythmias (ah-RITH-me-ahs). In turn, heart failure can cause fluid to build up in the lungs, ankles, feet, legs, or abdomen.
The weakening of the heart also can cause other complications, such as heart valve problems.
OverviewThe main types of cardiomyopathy are:
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic (hi-per-TROF-ik) cardiomyopathy
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Arrhythmogenic (ah-rith-mo-JEN-ik) right ventricular dysplasia
(dis-PLA-ze-ah)
Other types of cardiomyopathy sometimes are referred to as "unclassified cardiomyopathy."
Cardiomyopathy can be acquired or inherited. "Acquired" means you aren't born with the disease, but you develop it due to another disease, condition, or factor. "Inherited" means your parents passed the gene for the disease on to you. Many times, the cause of cardiomyopathy isn't known.
Cardiomyopathy can affect people of all ages. However, people in certain age groups are more likely to have certain types of cardiomyopathy. This article focuses on cardiomyopathy in adults.
OutlookSome people who have cardiomyopathy have no signs or symptoms and need no treatment. For other people, the disease develops quickly, symptoms are severe, and serious complications occur.
Treatments for cardiomyopathy include lifestyle changes, medicines, surgery, implanted devices to correct arrhythmias, and a nonsurgical procedure. These treatments can control symptoms, reduce complications, and stop the disease from getting worse.
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
- The patient is a male named Cash Money who was born in the late 1990s/early 2000s. He has a history of CAD, kidney transplant, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, anemia, right leg amputation, and PAD. He lives with his wife and works in construction.
- He is being treated for PAD in his legs with lifestyle changes and medication. His diagnoses include impaired mobility due to being an amputee and using a wheelchair, and risk for vascular trauma from a recent nail injury to his foot.
- The nurse's interventions include assessing circulation, educating on activity levels, and teaching about PAD self-care including medication adherence, exercise, foot care, and available resources. The nurse
This document provides information about high blood pressure (hypertension) including what it is, causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment through lifestyle changes and medication, and importance of monitoring blood pressure levels. It defines normal and high blood pressure readings and explains how high blood pressure can damage the body if left untreated. Lifestyle changes like losing weight, reducing salt, increasing physical activity and quitting smoking are recommended to help control blood pressure along with medication if needed. Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels is important for diagnosis and treatment.
Stroke is a major health problem in Canada, being a leading cause of disability and third leading cause of death. Signs of stroke include sudden weakness, numbness, trouble speaking, vision changes, or headache. Risk factors include hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, excess alcohol, and stress. Managing controllable risk factors like blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, alcohol intake, smoking, physical activity, and stress can help prevent stroke.
Understanding the causes of Silent Heart Attack by Aditi Jagtap Pune.pdfAditi Jagtap Pune
Heart attacks, also known as myocardial infarction, often conjure images of severe chest pain and distress. However, not all heart attacks present themselves so visibly. Silent heart attacks, as the name suggests, occur without the typical, surprising symptoms, making them challenging to notice and potentially more risky According to Dr Ranjit Jagtap’s daughter, Aditi Jagtap Pune.
The document provides information about various red foods that are heart healthy, including tomatoes, cranberries, cherries, red bell peppers, chili peppers, and strawberries. It discusses the heart disease fighting compounds and nutrients in each food, such as lycopene in tomatoes and antioxidants in cherries. It encourages readers to incorporate these red foods into their diets in meals and snacks to promote heart health.
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Common symptoms include chest pain or discomfort, difficulty breathing, dizziness or faintness, swelling in the legs or ankles, and nausea or vomiting. Risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, age, lack of exercise, and family history. Tests used to diagnose heart disease include electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, CT scans, MRIs, and blood tests. Lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, regular exercise, not smoking, managing stress, and getting enough sleep can help prevent heart disease.
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Common symptoms include chest pain or discomfort, difficulty breathing, dizziness or faintness, swelling in the legs or ankles, and nausea or vomiting. Risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, age, lack of exercise, and family history. Tests used to diagnose heart disease include electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, CT scans, MRIs, and blood tests. Lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, regular exercise, not smoking, managing stress, and getting enough sleep can help prevent heart disease.
Experiencing leg hair loss? It could be anterolateral leg alopecia. But, did you know it might also be a potential sign of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)? Early detection is crucial, so contact USA Vascular Centers for prompt medical intervention.
Coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common type of heart disease, is a condition where plaque progressively builds up in arteries and restricts adequate blood flow to the heart muscles. Coronary Artery Disease symptoms can include increased chest tightness, pressure, and pain, in addition to pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen, and back, and palpitations and fatigue.
Coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common type of heart disease, is a condition where plaque progressively builds up in arteries and restricts adequate blood flow to the heart muscles. Coronary Artery Disease symptoms can include increased chest tightness, pressure and pain, in addition to pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen and back, and palpitations and fatigue.
The experts working as cardiologists have devoted their lives discovering more and more about cardiology and cardiovascular events. If you subscribed to such news, you can get the latest information about heart related disorders on a click.
If your feet appear blue or discolored, it could indicate inadequate oxygenated blood circulation, possibly signaling a vascular condition known as PAD.
Understanding the causes of Silent Heart Attack by a Cardiac surgeon Dr Ranj...Dr Ranjit Jagtap
Heart attacks, also known as myocardial infarction, often conjure images of severe chest pain and distress. However, not all heart attacks present themselves so visibly. Silent heart attacks, as the name suggests, occur without the typical, surprising symptoms, making them challenging to notice and potentially more risky According to Dr Ranjit Jagtap’s daughter, Aditi Jagtap Pune.
This document provides information about prediabetes to help reduce the risk of developing diabetes. It defines prediabetes as blood sugar levels that are high but not high enough to be diabetes. The main points are:
1. Prediabetes has few or no symptoms, so blood tests are important to detect it. Uncontrolled prediabetes can lead to diabetes and health issues.
2. Risk factors for prediabetes include being overweight, family history, age over 45, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lack of exercise, and certain ethnicities. Screening is recommended for those with risk factors.
3. Adopting a healthy diet, increasing physical activity, and losing a small amount of weight
Black Westchester Magazine Features Risk Factors of PAD - USA Vascular CentersUSA Vascular Centers
Black Westchester Magazine recently featured USA Vascular Centers in a highlight of their physician assistant, Geronimo Arce. Read about how Arce and his team provide advanced treatments for vascular diseases and more.
Dr Ranjit Jagtap Peripheral artery disease (PAD) - Symptoms and causes.pdfDr Ranjit Jagtap
Dr. Ranjit Jagtap Clinic has experienced specialists working towards improving the heart health for many people, individuals with Peripheral Artery Disease, usually, show mild to no symptoms, Others witness leg pain during walking. In addition to that, symptoms which are associated with Claudication include muscle pain, painful muscular contraction in legs or arms, which starts while exercising and ends with rest.
Peripheral artery disease, known as (PAD), is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries of the legs, stomach, arms, and head (common in the arteries of the legs). PAD is somewhat similar to coronary artery disease (CAD).
Congestive heart failure is a condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It affects about 5 million Americans each year. The heart works less efficiently and fluid builds up in the lungs and other organs. Common symptoms include weight gain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and coughing. Treatment focuses on lifestyle changes and medications to manage symptoms and prevent worsening of the condition.
Tingling in legs can be caused by nerve issues, poor circulation, RLS, or vitamin deficiencies. Treatments depend on the cause and may involve medication, lifestyle
changes, or therapy. Consult a healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.
Cash Money is a male patient who lives in Jacksonville, FL with his wife. He has a history of CAD, kidney transplant, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, anemia, and right leg amputation. He currently has PAD in his legs and is on a wound vac for his right heel after stepping on a nail. His diagnoses include impaired mobility due to being a lower left extremity amputee and risk for vascular trauma. The nurse's interventions include assessing peripheral circulation, educating on activity levels, and teaching about PAD self-care including medication management, exercise, foot care, and available resources. The nurse will evaluate the patient and family's understanding and provide support and referrals as needed.
Cardiomyopathy (KAR-de-o-mi-OP-ah-thee) refers to diseases of the heart muscle. These diseases have many causes, signs and symptoms, and treatments.
In cardiomyopathy, the heart muscle becomes enlarged, thick, or rigid. In rare cases, the muscle tissue in the heart is replaced with scar tissue.
As cardiomyopathy worsens, the heart becomes weaker. It's less able to pump blood through the body and maintain a normal electrical rhythm. This can lead toheart failure or irregular heartbeats called arrhythmias (ah-RITH-me-ahs). In turn, heart failure can cause fluid to build up in the lungs, ankles, feet, legs, or abdomen.
The weakening of the heart also can cause other complications, such as heart valve problems.
OverviewThe main types of cardiomyopathy are:
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic (hi-per-TROF-ik) cardiomyopathy
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Arrhythmogenic (ah-rith-mo-JEN-ik) right ventricular dysplasia
(dis-PLA-ze-ah)
Other types of cardiomyopathy sometimes are referred to as "unclassified cardiomyopathy."
Cardiomyopathy can be acquired or inherited. "Acquired" means you aren't born with the disease, but you develop it due to another disease, condition, or factor. "Inherited" means your parents passed the gene for the disease on to you. Many times, the cause of cardiomyopathy isn't known.
Cardiomyopathy can affect people of all ages. However, people in certain age groups are more likely to have certain types of cardiomyopathy. This article focuses on cardiomyopathy in adults.
OutlookSome people who have cardiomyopathy have no signs or symptoms and need no treatment. For other people, the disease develops quickly, symptoms are severe, and serious complications occur.
Treatments for cardiomyopathy include lifestyle changes, medicines, surgery, implanted devices to correct arrhythmias, and a nonsurgical procedure. These treatments can control symptoms, reduce complications, and stop the disease from getting worse.
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
- The patient is a male named Cash Money who was born in the late 1990s/early 2000s. He has a history of CAD, kidney transplant, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, anemia, right leg amputation, and PAD. He lives with his wife and works in construction.
- He is being treated for PAD in his legs with lifestyle changes and medication. His diagnoses include impaired mobility due to being an amputee and using a wheelchair, and risk for vascular trauma from a recent nail injury to his foot.
- The nurse's interventions include assessing circulation, educating on activity levels, and teaching about PAD self-care including medication adherence, exercise, foot care, and available resources. The nurse
This document provides information about high blood pressure (hypertension) including what it is, causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment through lifestyle changes and medication, and importance of monitoring blood pressure levels. It defines normal and high blood pressure readings and explains how high blood pressure can damage the body if left untreated. Lifestyle changes like losing weight, reducing salt, increasing physical activity and quitting smoking are recommended to help control blood pressure along with medication if needed. Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels is important for diagnosis and treatment.
Stroke is a major health problem in Canada, being a leading cause of disability and third leading cause of death. Signs of stroke include sudden weakness, numbness, trouble speaking, vision changes, or headache. Risk factors include hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, excess alcohol, and stress. Managing controllable risk factors like blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, alcohol intake, smoking, physical activity, and stress can help prevent stroke.
Understanding the causes of Silent Heart Attack by Aditi Jagtap Pune.pdfAditi Jagtap Pune
Heart attacks, also known as myocardial infarction, often conjure images of severe chest pain and distress. However, not all heart attacks present themselves so visibly. Silent heart attacks, as the name suggests, occur without the typical, surprising symptoms, making them challenging to notice and potentially more risky According to Dr Ranjit Jagtap’s daughter, Aditi Jagtap Pune.
The document provides information about various red foods that are heart healthy, including tomatoes, cranberries, cherries, red bell peppers, chili peppers, and strawberries. It discusses the heart disease fighting compounds and nutrients in each food, such as lycopene in tomatoes and antioxidants in cherries. It encourages readers to incorporate these red foods into their diets in meals and snacks to promote heart health.
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Common symptoms include chest pain or discomfort, difficulty breathing, dizziness or faintness, swelling in the legs or ankles, and nausea or vomiting. Risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, age, lack of exercise, and family history. Tests used to diagnose heart disease include electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, CT scans, MRIs, and blood tests. Lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, regular exercise, not smoking, managing stress, and getting enough sleep can help prevent heart disease.
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Common symptoms include chest pain or discomfort, difficulty breathing, dizziness or faintness, swelling in the legs or ankles, and nausea or vomiting. Risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, age, lack of exercise, and family history. Tests used to diagnose heart disease include electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, CT scans, MRIs, and blood tests. Lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, regular exercise, not smoking, managing stress, and getting enough sleep can help prevent heart disease.
Experiencing leg hair loss? It could be anterolateral leg alopecia. But, did you know it might also be a potential sign of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)? Early detection is crucial, so contact USA Vascular Centers for prompt medical intervention.
Coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common type of heart disease, is a condition where plaque progressively builds up in arteries and restricts adequate blood flow to the heart muscles. Coronary Artery Disease symptoms can include increased chest tightness, pressure, and pain, in addition to pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen, and back, and palpitations and fatigue.
Coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common type of heart disease, is a condition where plaque progressively builds up in arteries and restricts adequate blood flow to the heart muscles. Coronary Artery Disease symptoms can include increased chest tightness, pressure and pain, in addition to pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen and back, and palpitations and fatigue.
The experts working as cardiologists have devoted their lives discovering more and more about cardiology and cardiovascular events. If you subscribed to such news, you can get the latest information about heart related disorders on a click.
If your feet appear blue or discolored, it could indicate inadequate oxygenated blood circulation, possibly signaling a vascular condition known as PAD.
Understanding the causes of Silent Heart Attack by a Cardiac surgeon Dr Ranj...Dr Ranjit Jagtap
Heart attacks, also known as myocardial infarction, often conjure images of severe chest pain and distress. However, not all heart attacks present themselves so visibly. Silent heart attacks, as the name suggests, occur without the typical, surprising symptoms, making them challenging to notice and potentially more risky According to Dr Ranjit Jagtap’s daughter, Aditi Jagtap Pune.
This document provides information about prediabetes to help reduce the risk of developing diabetes. It defines prediabetes as blood sugar levels that are high but not high enough to be diabetes. The main points are:
1. Prediabetes has few or no symptoms, so blood tests are important to detect it. Uncontrolled prediabetes can lead to diabetes and health issues.
2. Risk factors for prediabetes include being overweight, family history, age over 45, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lack of exercise, and certain ethnicities. Screening is recommended for those with risk factors.
3. Adopting a healthy diet, increasing physical activity, and losing a small amount of weight
This document provides information about managing type 2 diabetes, including:
- Eating a healthy diet that focuses on portion control and limiting carbohydrates can help control blood sugar levels. Regular exercise is also important.
- Monitoring blood sugar levels with a glucose meter allows people to check if their levels are in the target range. Hemoglobin A1c tests check average blood sugar over months.
- Low blood sugar under 70 mg/dl requires consuming something with sugar right away. High blood sugar over 180 mg/dl after meals may be helped by medication.
- If lifestyle changes are not enough, oral diabetes medications or insulin injections can help control blood sugar levels along with diet and exercise. Regular doctor check
This document provides an overview and guide to insomnia. It begins with an introduction that defines insomnia as a medical condition involving difficulties falling or staying asleep. It then discusses risk factors for insomnia such as age, gender, and health conditions. Several potential causes of insomnia are outlined, including lifestyle factors, medical conditions, psychological issues, and underlying sleep disorders. Tips for improving sleep hygiene and relaxation techniques are provided. The guide recommends keeping a sleep diary to share with one's doctor and discusses working with a doctor to properly evaluate and treat insomnia.
This document provides information about managing respiratory infections, including:
- The key difference between viral and bacterial infections and how antibiotics only treat bacterial infections.
- The main types of respiratory infections: common cold/sore throat, sinus infection, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
- Treatment options for respiratory infections, including when antibiotics may be needed versus using home remedies.
This document provides information about managing migraines, including what causes them, common triggers, and strategies for prevention and treatment. It begins by defining migraines and explaining that they are severe headaches that often have accompanying symptoms like nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. It then discusses common migraine triggers such as stress, hormonal changes, certain foods and medications, as well as environmental factors. The document provides tips for lifestyle changes to help manage migraines and prevent attacks, such as getting sufficient sleep, eating regularly, and avoiding known triggers. It also discusses medication options for both preventative treatment and pain relief during attacks.
This document provides information to help people better manage rheumatoid arthritis. It discusses the condition and treatments, including medications like DMARDs, steroids, and anti-inflammatory drugs. It emphasizes the importance of taking medications as prescribed and offers tips for making everyday activities easier, such as using assistive devices. The document also provides dietary recommendations, suggesting a heart-healthy diet high in omega-3s, calcium, and vitamins. Overall, the guide aims to help people understand rheumatoid arthritis and learn self-care strategies to feel better.
This document provides information about atrial fibrillation (Afib) to help patients and their families manage the condition. It discusses what Afib is, its risks such as stroke, medications used to treat it, lifestyle factors like diet and exercise, monitoring heart rate, and getting help in case of symptoms. The goal is to help patients have important conversations with their doctor to understand their condition and treatment plan.
This document provides information about a DVD and guidebook produced by GlaxoSmithKline called "Give Your Health A Shot: A Guide to Vaccines and Adult Wellness." The DVD features Olympic soccer star Mia Hamm, who discusses the importance of staying healthy as an individual and parent by keeping up-to-date with medical checkups and vaccinations. The guidebook that accompanies the DVD provides information on which vaccines adults may need and the diseases they help prevent.
This document provides information and guidance for heart health after experiencing a heart attack or unstable angina. It discusses increased risks after such an event, goals and actions to maintain a healthy heart like controlling cholesterol and blood pressure, stopping smoking, being active, and taking medications as prescribed. It addresses common questions around recovery, symptoms to watch out for, and checklists to prepare for doctor visits. The overall message is that the reader should partner with their healthcare team to take charge of their health and decrease chances of future problems.
The document provides information about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including what it is, common symptoms, causes, potential dangers if left untreated, diagnostic methods, and treatment options. GERD is a chronic condition where stomach acid rises into the esophagus, commonly causing heartburn and regurgitation. Left untreated, it can damage the esophagus and increase the risk of esophageal cancer. Doctors may diagnose it based on symptoms or perform tests like endoscopy. Treatment includes lifestyle changes and medications like H2 blockers or proton pump inhibitors.
This document provides information about depression in older adults, including:
- Recognizing depression can be difficult in older adults as symptoms may seem like normal aging or other health conditions.
- Risk factors for depression in older adults include chronic health conditions, loss of a spouse, social isolation, and certain medications.
- Symptoms can be emotional, like sadness or loss of interest, mental, like trouble concentrating, or physical, like changes in appetite or sleep.
- Treatment typically involves antidepressant medication, talk therapy, or a combination to address the biological, psychological, and social aspects of depression. Continued treatment is often needed to prevent recurrence.
This document provides guidance for living well with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It discusses taking medications as prescribed, using inhalers correctly, doing breathing exercises, staying physically active, recognizing when symptoms worsen, and having an action plan. The guide was created by medical professionals and COPD patients to help people make small lifestyle changes that can significantly improve how they feel.
This document provides tips and guidance for eating healthy and exercising to care for your heart. It recommends eating smaller portions of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins while limiting unhealthy fats, salt and sugar. Specific portion sizes and meal planning techniques are outlined. Regular exercise is emphasized as important for heart health, with walking, gardening and aquatic activities given as gentle starting options. Attending cardiac rehabilitation is also highlighted as a way to safely build strength and manage heart conditions.
This document provides tips and strategies for losing weight in a healthy, sustainable way. It emphasizes making small, gradual changes to diet and lifestyle, such as filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables at meals, choosing healthy proteins and carbohydrates, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, planning meals and snacks, and finding physical activities you enjoy like walking or exercise classes. The overall message is that consistent, modest changes can lead to weight loss over time through a balanced approach of eating better and moving more.
Giloy in Ayurveda - Classical Categorization and SynonymsPlanet Ayurveda
Giloy, also known as Guduchi or Amrita in classical Ayurvedic texts, is a revered herb renowned for its myriad health benefits. It is categorized as a Rasayana, meaning it has rejuvenating properties that enhance vitality and longevity. Giloy is celebrated for its ability to boost the immune system, detoxify the body, and promote overall wellness. Its anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and antioxidant properties make it a staple in managing conditions like fever, diabetes, and stress. The versatility and efficacy of Giloy in supporting health naturally highlight its importance in Ayurveda. At Planet Ayurveda, we provide a comprehensive range of health services and 100% herbal supplements that harness the power of natural ingredients like Giloy. Our products are globally available and affordable, ensuring that everyone can benefit from the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. If you or your loved ones are dealing with health issues, contact Planet Ayurveda at 01725214040 to book an online video consultation with our professional doctors. Let us help you achieve optimal health and wellness naturally.
The biomechanics of running involves the study of the mechanical principles underlying running movements. It includes the analysis of the running gait cycle, which consists of the stance phase (foot contact to push-off) and the swing phase (foot lift-off to next contact). Key aspects include kinematics (joint angles and movements, stride length and frequency) and kinetics (forces involved in running, including ground reaction and muscle forces). Understanding these factors helps in improving running performance, optimizing technique, and preventing injuries.
“Psychiatry and the Humanities”: An Innovative Course at the University of Mo...Université de Montréal
“Psychiatry and the Humanities”: An Innovative Course at the University of Montreal Expanding the medical model to embrace the humanities. Link: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/-psychiatry-and-the-humanities-an-innovative-course-at-the-university-of-montreal
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/Pt1nA32sdHQ
- Video recording of this lecture in Arabic language: https://youtu.be/uFdc9F0rlP0
- Link to download the book free: https://nephrotube.blogspot.com/p/nephrotube-nephrology-books.html
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Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis - Pathogenesis , Clinical Features & Manage...Jim Jacob Roy
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Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.)
is caused by blockage of blood
vessels in the legs and feet. The
symptoms of P.A.D. can lead
people to move less and less, or
not at all. People with P.A.D. are
also at higher risk for a heart
attack or stroke. But health care
professionals today can easily
diagnose P.A.D.
Introduction
Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.) commonly refers to blockages
that some people have in the blood vessels of their legs and feet.
P.A.D. is sometimes also called “poor circulation” in the legs.
While most people have never heard of it, P.A.D. is a common
cause of disability, pain, and restricted lifestyle. P.A.D. makes it
hard or impossible to walk, or climb stairs. Importantly, P.A.D. is
also a serious blood vessel disease, putting people at more than
double the risk for a heart attack or stroke.
Approximately 8 million people in the U.S. have P.A.D. Many
of these people don’t know they have it! But health care
professionals can easily tell if you have P.A.D. And you can treat
the painful symptoms, and reduce your heart attack and stroke
risk, with medications and lifestyle changes. You don’t have to lose
your freedom to P.A.D.!
This guidebook and DVD program will help you understand P.A.D.
You’ll learn what the risk factors are and how to get the treatment
that is right for you. The key steps: know the signs; see your health
care professional to discuss treatment options; and make healthy
lifestyle changes.
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What Is Peripheral Artery Disease?
P.A.D. occurs when arteries in the legs and feet become narrow or
clogged with fatty deposits called plaque. Blood flow may slowly
decrease over time. This reduced blood flow may cause only mild
symptoms. For example, P.A.D. can cause an achy, crampy feeling
or pain in the muscles when the legs are used. This can happen
when you walk or climb stairs.The discomfort usually goes away
when you rest. Such discomfort is called claudication.
Many people mistake claudication for arthritis or simply “old age”
and they don’t tell their health care professional about it. That’s
a problem! You can’t get help if your health care professional
doesn’t know there’s a problem. If you feel symptoms such as leg
muscle tiredness, aching or cramping when you walk or climb
stairs, you should be examined for P.A.D.
If the clogging in your leg arteries is severe, more serious
problems can happen. Wounds heal very slowly. Sores or ulcers
can form. Muscle tissue may die. Gangrene can set in. Toes, feet,
or parts of the leg may have to be amputated.
More importantly, the kind of blockages that cause P.A.D. can
also occur in blood vessels of the heart or brain. If a fatty deposit
or plaque breaks apart in these blood vessels, a blood clot can
form. The clot can block the flow of blood to your heart or brain,
causing a heart attack or stroke. So having P.A.D. means you are
at higher risk for these diseases too.
A healthy artery (on left) allows blood to pass easily. But a leg
artery clogged with plaque (on right) reduces blood flow, leading
to symptoms of P.A.D.
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What are the Risks and
Symptoms of P.A.D.?
You are at higher risk for P.A.D.
if you are over 50 and have one or more of the following:•
– diabetes
– high blood pressure
– high cholesterol levels
– a family history of heart attack or stroke
if you are over the age of 70•
Also, African-Americans are more likely to develop P.A.D. than are
whites or Hispanics.
When a person feels symptoms of P.A.D., here are some signs that
she or he may experience:
Fatigue, aches, cramping, heaviness, or pain in the leg muscles •
(buttocks, thighs, or calves) when exercising that typically
goes away with rest
Foot or toe pain at rest that often disturbs sleep•
Slow wound healing on feet or lower legs•
Tell your health care professional if you have any of these risks or
symptoms!
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“I had no idea that my dad
passing away from a heart
attack had any effect on my
health…I didn’t relate to that
until much later in my life,
and I think those are issues
even an athlete has to pay
attention to.”
– Peggy Fleming
Olympic Gold Medalist andWorld
Figure Skating Champion
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How is P.A.D. Diagnosed?
If your health care professional thinks you might have P.A.D., he or
she will ask you questions about your symptoms and lifestyle. The
health care professional may check your feet and legs for changes
in your skin, hair, and nails, and inspect your feet for sores. In a
physical exam, the health care professional may check the flow of
blood in your feet and legs. He or she may also feel the pulses in
your ankle and feet. If you have not recently had a blood test for
diabetes or cholesterol, your doctor may suggest these.
The simplest and most commonly-used test for P.A.D. is called an
ankle-brachial index (ABI) test. This test compares blood pressure
in the ankle with blood pressure in the arm. Normally, the pressure
in the ankle is higher than the arm. But in people with P.A.D., the
pressure in the ankle is lower than that of the arm.
The ABI measurements are done with a Doppler probe. It is held
over the ankle to listen to the blood flowing through the artery. A
gel ointment is placed on the skin over the artery. Then the Doppler
probe is placed on the gel to help the health care professional hear
the blood flow and measure the pressure.
This is painless and takes only about 10
minutes.
This test, along with your symptoms, will
allow your health care professional to
determine whether or not you have P.A.D.
and how severe the disease is.
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Talking with Your Health
Care Professional
Before seeing your doctor or other health care professional, it may
be helpful to write down any questions you have. Take the list of
questions to your appointment, and note the answers. If an answer
is not clear, ask your health care professional to explain it further.
See pages 16-18 of this booklet for suggested questions to ask.
There is also a chart for writing down all the medications you
currently take—important information for your health care
professional!
“When I got off the
treadmill after my
exercise ABI test, the
pressure in my left
leg wasn’t normal as
opposed to the right leg.
We discovered that the
artery of my left leg was
93% blocked!”
– Mary, P.A.D. patient
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Treating P.A.D. and the Risks
That Go With It
How your P.A.D. is treated depends on how severe your disease is.
Mild cases may improve with measures such as quitting smoking,
exercising more, controlling your blood pressure, and maintaining
good blood sugar control for people with diabetes. Medications are
often needed to help achieve these goals, and to reduce the risk
of blood clots that can cause a heart attack or stroke. More severe
cases of PAD may require special procedures for treatment. In most
cases, treatment has two goals: relief of the P.A.D. symptoms and
lowering your risk of heart attack or stroke.
Here are the main ways that P.A.D. is treated:
Quit Smoking
Smoking damages blood vessels, leads to the
buildup of fatty deposits, and increases the
risk of blood clots. So if you smoke, the first
thing you can do to treat P.A.D. is to quit.
Talk to your health care professional about
this. Quitting is never easy, but there are
some new techniques that can make it easier.
Of course, quitting smoking will lower your
risk for many other diseases too!
Exercise
Your doctor may recommend a careful program of regular exercise
to help improve the symptoms of P.A.D. It is a key part of any
treatment plan. The basic idea is to start with very short walks and
gradually go longer. You walk until you feel pain or other symptoms
of claudication. If done regularly, you should be able to walk farther
before feeling symptoms. Your health care professional will prescribe
an exercise plan that is right for you. The key is sticking to it!
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“I walk and stop, so I can
walk again. Sometimes
the pain goes away, and
sometimes it doesn’t,
but I just continuously
keep pushing myself.”
– James, P.A.D. patient
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Medication
There are many
types of medicines
available to help
you manage high
blood pressure, high
cholesterol, and
diabetes. Antiplatelet
medicines may help
further reduce the
risk of heart attack
or stroke associated
with P.A.D. These medicines make it harder for blood to form clots,
which are the cause of most heart attacks and strokes.
There are also two approved medicines that can improve
claudication leg symptoms. Talk with your health care professional
about the medicines that may be best for you.
Special Procedures
For most people with P.A.D., lifestyle changes and medication may
be enough to control symptoms. But some may also benefit from
a procedure called angioplasty. If an artery is severely narrowed
or blocked, it can often be opened with this procedure. A doctor
inserts a thin tube into the artery. A small balloon on the end of
the tube is inflated at the blockage.This flattens the fatty deposits
against the artery walls and makes
it easier for blood to flow. The
same-day procedure is done in a
hospital under local anesthesia.
Sometimes a tiny wire mesh tube
called a stent is inserted after
angioplasty. This helps prop open
the artery.
If blood flow in a leg is completely
blocked or almost completely
blocked, surgery may be needed.
This is called a bypass. The surgeon may use one or more blood
vessels from other parts of the body, or an artificial vessel, to
bypass the blockage. This surgery is done in a hospital under
general anesthesia.
Regardless of whether angioplasty or surgery are performed,
American College of Physicians guidelines state that patients with
P.A.D. will need medications.
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Moving Forward
You’ve now learned that P.A.D. is when arteries in the leg become
blocked. And you’ve seen that P.A.D. can be an early warning signal
for poor circulation in the brain or heart. The good news is that
P.A.D. can be easily diagnosed. Many treatments exist as well. But
you hold the key to real success in treating this disease.
Here’s what you can do:
q If you smoke, quit!
q Talk with your health care professional about a healthy diet,
exercise, and medications to bring your blood pressure and
cholesterol levels to specific targets. Take responsibility to
achieve these goals.
q Use an antiplatelet medication prescribed by your health care
professional to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke,
according to American College of Physicians guidelines.
q If you have diabetes, work hard to keep your blood sugar
levels as close to normal as possible.
q Take care of your feet: check them for sores or injury, and
keep your nails trimmed.
q If you take a medication, take it as prescribed by your health
care professional.
Reading this booklet and watching the DVD is a great start. Now
you know what you need to do. And you know that you don’t have
to lose your independence to P.A.D.! You can reduce your risks—and
help improve or preserve your mobility—by taking the steps listed
above and working closely with your health care professional. You
can use the questions on the next page as a guide for your next visit
to your health care professional.
“A journey of a
thousand miles begins
with a single step.”
– Chinese proverb
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10. 4. What is my ankle-brachial index (ABI) value? What does this tell
me about my risk of heart attack, stroke, or amputation?
5. Would I benefit from an evaluation by a blood vessel (vascular)
specialist?
6. What foot and skin care recommendations should I follow?
7. How often do I need to come back for a checkup?
Suggested Questions to AskYour
Health Care Professional
If you have been diagnosed with P.A.D., you may wish to ask your
health care professional the following questions:
1. Should I start an exercise program to treat my claudication?
Who will help me get started?
2. What medications, if any, do I need to take?
3. What target cholesterol and blood pressure goals should I achieve,
and how quickly?
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Resources
For more information about Peripheral Artery Disease, contact the
following organizations or find them on the Internet.
American College of Physicians
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1-800-523-1546
www.acponline.org/patients_families
Peripheral Arterial Disease Coalition
Lakewood, Colorado
1-866-P.A.D.INFO (1-866-723-4636)
www.PADcoalition.org
Vascular Disease Foundation
Lakewood, Colorado
1-866-P.A.D.INFO (1-866-723-4636)
www.vdf.org
American Heart Association
Dallas, Texas
1-800-242-8721
www.americanheart.org
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland
1-301-592-8573
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/
Stay in Circulation: Take Steps to Learn About P.A.D.
A national campaign of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
and the P.A.D. Coalition
www.aboutPAD.org
MedlinePlus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/peripheralvasculardiseases.html
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National
Institutes of Health
Name of Medication Amount and Frequency Purpose
Medications That I Take
13. Partner
P.A.D. Coalition
The Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) Coalition is an alliance of leading
health organizations, health professional societies, and government
agencies united to raise public and health professional awareness about
lower extremity P.A.D. Established in 2004, the P.A.D. Coalition is coordi-
nated by the Vascular Disease Foundation (www.vdf.org), a national,
not-for-profit section 501(c)(3) organization. The P.A.D. Coalition seeks
to improve the prevention, early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation
of people with, or at risk for, P.A.D. For more
information about the Coalition, visit
www.PADcoalition.org
The P.A.D. Coalition is partnering with the
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of
Health on a national campaign titled Stay in Circulation: Take Steps
to Learn About P.A.D. For more information on P.A.D., visit
www.aboutPAD.org
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Credits
A Guide to P.A.D. (Peripheral Artery Disease) has been made possible through the
expertise, time, and efforts of many individuals.
Sponsor
Bristol-Myers Squibb/Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Partnership
Partners
American College of Physicians
Patrick C.Alguire, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Director, Education and Career Development
P.A.D. Coalition
Contributors to theVideo
Alan T. Hirsch, M.D.
Director,Vascular Medicine Program
Minneapolis Heart Institute
Abbott Northwestern’s Vascular Center
Professor of Epidemiology and Community Health
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Emile R. Mohler III, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Director,Vascular Medicine
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Special thanks to:
Peggy Fleming
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Project Manager
Carol Brandenburg
Executive Producer
Conrad Productions
Guidebook Author
Stephen R. Braun
Medical Writer
Amherst, MA
Guidebook Design
Cinda Debbink
Design Partners
www.dgdesignpartners.com
DISCLAIMER: This guidebook and DVD program is intended for informational
purposes only, with the understanding that no one should rely upon this
information as the basis for medical decisions. Anyone requiring medical or
other health care should consult a medical or health care professional. Any
actions based on the information provided are entirely the responsibility of the
user and of any medical or other health care professionals who are involved in
such actions.
15. Approximately 8 million people in the U.S. risk losing
their mobility due to Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.).
This disease is caused by blockage of the arteries in the
legs and feet. The symptoms of P.A.D. can lead people to
move less and less, or not at all.
People with P.A.D. are also at higher risk for a heart attack
or stroke.
But health care professionals today can easily diagnose
P.A.D. Many treatments are available for P.A.D.—and some
of the most important steps are under your control.
This guidebook and DVD program will help you under-
stand P.A.D. You’ll learn how to get the treatment that is
right for you. The key steps:
Know the signs of P.A.D.•
See your health care professional•
Don’t smoke•
Be active•
A Guide to
Peripheral Artery Disease
PA D. . . . . . .
“Participate in your health, be aware of
your family history, go to your checkups
every year…and you can live longer!”
– Peggy Fleming