I have had a heart murmur for a number of years. I went to a cardiologist, who explained that I will likely not have a problem for years; however, he also said that I will eventually need a valve replaced. They have told me a few times what causes the murmur, but I can never remember all of the medical terms and names of the valves correctly. Can you review that for me?
Medical terminology can be very confusing. Here is a quick overview of the heart anatomy. There are 4 chambers of the heart:Â 2 atria and 2 ventricles,
Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance
by Louise October 18th, 2012 | Diet
Not all stomachs are created equal. Some people feel nauseated after having a glass of milk, while others might develop hives from the consumption of one small peanut. Feeling sick or having other negative symptoms after eating a certain food is likely either due to a food allergy or a food intolerance, but how do you know which one?
While the very general effect of both terms is similar (that you don't feel good after eating a particular food), the terms actually have quite distinct sources, symptoms, and solutions.
A food allergy is a true allergic reaction that involves the body's
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While the very general effect of both terms is similar (that you don't feel good after eating a particular food), the terms actually have quite distinct sources, symptoms, and solutions.
A food allergy is a true allergic reaction that involves the body's
Flu Information
by Kimberly Hays October 16th, 2012 | Common Conditions
Flu season officially begins in October. If you haven’t gone to get a flu vaccination yet, now is the time! Understanding facts about the flu will explain the importance of getting vaccinated, as well as how to prevent contracting the virus.
What is the Flu?
The flu is known as influenza in the scientific community. It is given this name due to the influenza viruses that cause the illness. The virus enters the body through mucus membranes. When someone sneezes or coughs, it enters the air surrounding us. It is also found on many surfaces, including keyboards and doorknobs. We come
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What is the Flu?
The flu is known as influenza in the scientific community. It is given this name due to the influenza viruses that cause the illness. The virus enters the body through mucus membranes. When someone sneezes or coughs, it enters the air surrounding us. It is also found on many surfaces, including keyboards and doorknobs. We come
Breast Cancer Prevention
by Lori Sciame October 15th, 2012 | Health Observance
Across America, the color pink dominates this month. From pro football games, to the White House, to local girl's volleyball games, citizens embrace everything pink to spread the word about breast cancer awareness. Since the establishment of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the general population has certainly began to take this type of cancer much more seriously. Women complete self-breast exams, and they go in for mammograms at a much higher rate.
Prevention Remains Key
This is great news, yet women can do even more to prevent this type of cancer from invading their lives. Read on to learn three
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Prevention Remains Key
This is great news, yet women can do even more to prevent this type of cancer from invading their lives. Read on to learn three
Automated External Defibrillator
by Dean Heller MD October 12th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
I was in the airport the other day, and I saw someone who was having a serious medical problem. There were a number of people around him, who were airline passengers, but they seemed to know what they were doing. They used one of those machines you see on the wall to help. What is that thing? And how would I become trained like them?
Great question. You can easily be trained for CPR. If you go to your local hospital or fire department, they will tell you when they have CPR training available. Many people are trained every year,
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Great question. You can easily be trained for CPR. If you go to your local hospital or fire department, they will tell you when they have CPR training available. Many people are trained every year,