Varicose veins are not an indication of a serious medical condition. However, they are unsightly and can cause the individual to become overly self-conscious about his or her appearance. These problem veins can be removed by a non-invasive procedure known as a phlebectomy. So long as the vein is near the skin, it can be […]
Archives for April 2016
What Can Happen if High Blood Pressure Goes Untreated?
High blood pressure (HBP) is also known as hypertension. The latter is a misleading term, for it leads people to think that only nervous or hyperactive people develop high blood pressure, which isn’t true. Blood pressure is created by the heart. When it beats, it creates pressure that forces blood through the blood vessels. The […]
Get More Accurate Heart Diagnosis with Nuclear Imaging
Nuclear imaging is an exam in which a specific amount of radioactive material that is safe for human consumption is injected into a vein. This small amount of radioactive material will not harm your body or organs. Once the material is flowing in your veins, a special camera is used to take photos of your […]
Benefits of Pacemaker Implantation
There can be no overestimating the important role the human heart plays in keeping a person alive. When a person’s heart stops, they stop. If a person’s heart has diminished function, the person’s ability to function is diminished. Some irregularities can be controlled through surgery, others through medicine and some require pacemaker implantation. A pacemaker […]