Change of Heart
A silver heart engraved "2005" dangles from a simple Tiffany & Co. bracelet I wear almost every day. It's a symbol of my "change of heart" and the life it lets me lead.
What You Should Know About Heart Stress Tests
The most important tool cardiologists use to diagnose heart diseases of any kind is the stress test. When a stress test is performed, a doctor will work with trained technicians to achieve the best results possible. There are several different tests that each have their own individual and highly specific requirements. The tests that are performed to identify specific cardiac diseases are greatly influenced by the specific tests as well as other conditions. The one thing doctors need to find out is how much stress the heart can handle before it is impacted and altered by the stress. most people are familiar with the exercise stress test though it is only suited for one specific application.
Overview Of Different Types Of Cardiac Arrhythmias
An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. The muscle either beats too quickly (called a tachycardia) or too slowly (bradycardia). When the disorder is mild, it usually poses few problems. When it is severe, it can be fatal.
Opt-Out’ Donor System Could Save Hundreds Of Lives
According to experts an extra 300 vital transplants per year could be carried out if people were asked to 'opt out' of donating rather than the current 'opt in' system. The current system requires people to register their intent to donate on the Organ Donor Register; however there is a major problem with this system as people are often willing donors but never end up joining the register.