cardiologist
cardiologist – A Look into the Heart with innovative CT Scanning Techniques
Cardiology is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the heart. The field includes the diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology. A physician specializing in this field of medicine is called a cardiologist. Cardiologists however should not be confused with cardiac surgeons, who perform [...]
full body scan – Identifying Heart Disease at an Early Stage
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. However, advances in medical technology have made it increasingly possible for doctors to diagnose patients at an early stage and provide adequate treatment. When used in combination with other heart and lung scans, a full body scan, can help physicians more accurately identify [...]
CT scan – Detecting a Heart Attack and Heart a Attack Prevention
A failing heart can cause a person to always be tired fatigue and worn down. If one is past the age of 45 and is experiencing these signs then he or she should have their heart checked. More people every year die of sudden heart attacks than our diagnosed with heart disease. In order to [...]
full body scan – See a Cardiologist and Protect Your Heart
It is easier than ever to diagnose heart disease using non-invasive methods such as a computed tomography (CT) heart scan or a CT full body scan. Before this technology was available a patient would have to undergo an invasive coronary angiogram, which required injecting a dye through a catheter into one of the patients large [...]
CT Heart Scan Early Detection of Heart Disease
The key to treating most life threatening illnesses is early detection. Men who reach the age of 35 and women who reach age 40 should speak to their primary physician about the early detection tests that they should take. Reaching these ages puts men and women at higher risks for heart disease and different cancers. [...]
Diabetes and increased chances of heart disease
People who have diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease they are also twice as likely to develop heart disease at an earlier age. It is important for individuals especially diabetes patients to keep a good diet and exercise. After about age 45 or some say 50 if one has a family history [...]
Cardiologist – Prioritizing Your Health
For many Americans, health care may not be at the top of a priority list as we are all consumed by work, family, and errands in our daily lives. It often seems difficult to find the time to go for routine check-ups and in some cases; many don’t pay attention to health care until they [...]
Coronary heart disease
Coronary heart disease also referred to as coronary artery disease is a thinning of the small blood vessels which supply blood and oxygen to the heart. Symptoms of coronary heart disease can often be very blunt, but other times can go unnoticed. These symptoms usually include:
Chest pain or discomfort- This pain normally occurs when the [...]
Los Angeles cardiology :Cardiology an overview
Cardiology is the field of medicine that studies the heart and vascular system. The study of cardiology goes as far back as the ancient Egyptians and since then a great deal of advances have been made. Not only has technology improved greatly but there have been many discoveries that save lives everyday. New technology allows [...]
64 Slice CT scan-Heart attack and heart scans
Most people have no idea they can drop dead any second of a sudden heart attack and they depend on having a heart scan as they become of age for certain things. Truth is we should not wait till we hit a certain age or see symptoms to then have scans. Anyone can have a [...]