Health Tips

Heart Palpitations

The doctors at Carolina Heart and Leg Center, PA are experts of the heart.  The cardiologists monitor heart palpitations and any abnormality.  Do not assume they are normal until having them checked out by a cardiologist.

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Early Detection and Treatment For PAD is Important

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a circulatory disease in which arteries become blocked or narrowed. Plaque from cholesterol, fats, and other substances gradually build up in the arteries and restrict blood flow to the extremities, a process called atherosclerosis. If left untreated, PAD can result in severe pain, ulcers, infection, limb loss, and possible death.

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What Exactly Does The Heart Do

The heart sits just behind your ribs on the left side of your body. It is a fist-sized muscle in your chest and the center of the circulatory system. It pumps blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and carrying waste.

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Staying Hydrated Is Healthy For Your Heart

Summer is in full swing and temperatures are rising. It is important to know how to stay healthy in the heat, especially when in the sun or taking part in physical activity. The best thing you can do is stay hydrated.

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What is a Stroke? 

Strokes are the fifth cause of death and one of the leading causes of disability in America, according to The American Heart Association. A stroke is when a blood vessel carrying nutrients and oxygen to the brain becomes blocked or ruptures, causing brain cells to die. The body functions associated with the damaged part of the brain are no longer able to function correctly. 

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Your Heart and Exercising in the Summer Heat

Summer has begun, which means exercise and swimsuit season.  However, exercising in the summer heat makes for a dangerous combination.  If you do not regularly exercise and are beginning, it is best to consult the doctors at Carolina Heart and Leg Center, P.A.  Inactivity can aggravate medical conditions and heart problems that make exercising dangerous.

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What is Thrombophlebitis

Thrombophlebitis (pronounced THROM-B0H-FLEH-BEYE-TIS) is an inflamed vein due to blood clotting that creates blockages, usually in the legs.  The most common type is superficial thrombophlebitis. When the clot is in a deep vein it is called deep vein thrombophlebitis. Swelling and clots interfering with blood circulation in the legs is uncomfortable and can be dangerous.

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Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Valves are doorways that let blood flow one direction in, through, and out of the heart.  The mitral valve, on the left side of the heart, allows blood flow from the upper to the lower chambers.  When damaged, valves do not close tightly and blood leaks.  Mitral valve regurgitation is when blood leaks backward into the upper chamber of the heart, forcing the heart to work harder to pump the excess blood.  Over time, the heart weakens and fails.

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What are Venous Leg Ulcers and What Causes Them

Venous leg ulcers are one of the most common types of skin ulcers and mainly develop just above the ankle. The skin breaks down revealing the underlying flesh in a sore.

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How Does Exercise Help Heart Disease?

With warmer weather and swimsuit season around the corner, many people are getting ready to exercise.  Exercise promotes a healthy lifestyle for everyone but is especially crucial for those with cardiovascular issues. Five major risk factors for heart disease are high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, smoking, obesity and an inactive lifestyle.  Exercise may improve four out of the five risk factors.

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