Archive for December, 2009

Zeroing in on the Prevention of Heart Disease

More Americans succumb to the effects of heart disease than any other illness. Rated the number one killer, heart-related ailments are brought about by a variety of circumstances — some of which are preventable. The power that each individual has to ensure their own heart health is amazing, when you consider the factors that play [...]

Understanding Congenital Heart Disease

The heart is the most important part of one’s body; it ensures blood circulation throughout the body, without which life would not be possible. Medicine has advanced greatly and, with modern technology, almost all heart diseases can be treated successfully if detected in time. What is Congenital Heart Disease Congenital heart disease, or CHD, is [...]