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Monday, 12 March 2012
Sunday, 11 March 2012
What is Stroke?
A stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is the rapid loss of brain functions due
to the lack of blood flow caused by blockage such as thrombosis, arterial
embolism...
A Hearty Diet
President of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia and nutritionist Dr Tee E Siong advises us to eat smart to prevent heart disease.
WHAT role does nutrition play in the causation...
Less Salt Please
By Dr TEE E SIONG
Reducing salt intake will lead to a decrease in blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
SALT, or sodium chloride, is the main source...
Keeping Hearts Alive
The latest developments in stent technology for treating coronary heart disease.
BASED on the latest WHO data published in April 2011, the number of deaths from coronary heart...
Causes of Atherosclerosis
Over time, as you gradually age, your arteries naturally begin to harden and get narrower, leading to atherosclerosis. However, there are many factors that can dangerously...
The Natural History of Atherosclerosis
The atherosclerotic process is associated with the aging process. Having been documented in the autopsies of ancient mummies, atherosclerosis appears to be universal in humans...
Coronary Heart Disease Prevention and Treatment
Prevention
The best way to prevent coronary heart disease are by monitoring and modifying certain risk factors and live with a healthy lifestyle at a young age.
You...
Risk factors for strokes
Controllable
risk factors
High blood pressure
The arteries
wall will weaken when high blood pressure constantly passes through it because
it puts unnecessary strains on the...
What is coronary heart disease(CHD)?
Coronary heart disease is also known as coronary artery disease(CAD). This disease is caused by the narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. It is a major cause of illness and death.
Coronary heart disease is generally caused by atherosclerosis - when plaque (cholesterol substances) accumulates...
What is Atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis (also known as arteriosclerotic vascular disease or ASVD) is a condition in which an artery wall thickens as a result of the accumulation...
Treatment for Stroke
Investigation of acute stroke is to
confirm the vascular nature of the lesion, distinguish cerebral infarction from
haemorrhage and identify the underlying vascular disease and...
