Treatments and drugsBy Mayo Clinic staff   What to do if you see someone having a heart attack If you encounter someone who is unconscious from a presumed heart attack, call for emergency medical help. If you have received training in emergency procedures, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This helps deliver oxygen to the body and brain. Regardless of whether you've been trained,...

OBAT STROKEPenyakit Stroke adalah berciri terjadinya kelumpuhan sebagai akibat dari rusaknya pembuluh darah di otak.Penyebab stroke ini antara lain karena tekanan darah tinggi, gula darah tinggi atau...

What is the treatment of a stroke?Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) There is opportunity to use alteplase (TPA) as a clot-buster drug to dissolve the blood clot that is causing the stroke. There is a narrow window of opportunity to use this drug. The earlier that it is given, the better the result and the less potential for the complication of bleeding into the brain. Present American Heart...

What is a stroke?Brain cell function requires a constant delivery of oxygen and glucose from the bloodstream. A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is disrupted, causing brain cells to die. Blood flow can be compromised by a variety of mechanisms. Blockage of an artery Narrowing of the small arteries within the brain can cause a lacunar stroke,...

Atrial Fibrillation and Cardioembolic StrokeAtrial fibrillation and the need for antithrombotic therapyAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia seen in clinical practice, affecting...

5 Effective Stretches for WalkersHey guys - Jonathon Stewart here for About.com. Walking is a great form of exercise for everyone - fat burning and low-impact, it's about as natural for your body as it gets. So why the need for stretching? How about longer joint life, increased flexibility, and a reduced risk of injury? And it actually feels good, too. Check it out. Warm Up Before StretchingBefore...

We all know that America is in the throes of an obesity epidemic. Over two-thirds of Americans are officially overweight or obese; obesity in children is on the rise; and type II diabetes (almost always associated with obesity) is being seen in great numbers, including in young Americans for the first time. And it's something you can see with your own eyes: anyone who has traveled to Europe...

While heart disease kills more men and women than any other disease in developed countries, it turns out there's a lot you can do to keep your heart healthy. We have learned a tremendous amount in recent years about the risk factors that predispose us to heart disease. One of the important things we have learned is that each of us has significant control over most of these risk factors. And...

The Apostle Paul is perhaps one of the best examples of a person striving for purity, keeping his heart clean, and not afraid of getting in the trenches of sharing the gospel. Many Christians and churches are afraid to get their hands dirty; afraid to do the grunt work in the trenches of everyday ministry.  The Word of God instructs us to keep our hearts clean and our hands dirty.  The...

Physical ExerciseThe hardest part of an exercise routine is getting started. Once you've established a regular pattern of exercise, you'll find yourself following it. So, how do you get started? Well, first of all, consult your doctor. Your doctor can recommend the specific kinds of exercise for your own individual needs. Generally, however, these guidelines should get you going. First of all,...

Heart Attacks: An Explosive SituationA heart attack is sudden. The causes of the heart attack are not. Years of unhealthy heart habits suddenly, unexpectedly, catch up with you. Anywhere. Anytime. A diseased heart is like a ticking timebomb. The heart attack is its explosion. Technically, a heart attack occurs when the supply of nutrient-rich blood to the heart muscle is reduced or stopped. If...

HypertensionThere is no "ideal" blood pressure reading. However, there is a range of "normal" blood pressure readings. Generally, a reading that is less than 120 over 80 indicates that you don't need to worry. If either or both numbers are equal to or greater than 120 over 80 for an extended period of time, you have high blood pressure, or hypertension. Hypertension is dangerous because it causes...

Diabetes: Can You Beat It?While diabetes is not actually a form of heart disease, it often contributes to heart disease. Diabetes occurs when a body is unable to produce or respond properly to insulin...

Keeping the Heart CleanThe human heart's job is to pump nutrient-rich blood throughout your body. If you smoke, take drugs, or drink alcohol excessively, you are giving your heart extra work. How do you feel when you have too much work to do? Your heart cannot handle too much extra work over a long period of time. Over time, the health of your heart will suffer. Scientists have proven that smoking...

How to Keep Your Computer Safe, Clean, and Backed Up in 2011 Those important computer tasks—like securing, cleaning, and backing up—are like any other resolution: we all say we're going to...