Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2010 - (Page 12)

AZ to Confused by the terms? We spell it all out When it comes to the ABCs of heart disease, there are enough conditions to fill more than a few bowls of alphabet soup. Here is a primer for some common heart-related issues and types of heart diseases. pp Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs because the heart muscle does not get enough blood. There are two types of angina: stable, which can occur during physical exertion or under stress; and unstable, which can happen at any time for no apparent reason. Heart A Aortic aneurysm occurs when a bulge forms in the wall of the aorta. pp pp Arrhythmias are disorders of the heart rate that cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow or with an irregular rhythm. Mahmoud Atieh, MD Cardiology, board certified 12 | S U M M E R 2 0 1 0 Lukas Jantac, MD Cardiology, board certified Michael Gillespie, MD Cardiology, board certified Atherosclerosis is the process in which cholesterol, calcium and other pp substances build up inside an artery and reduce blood flow. Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia that causes very fast and pp irregular contractions in the top right chamber of the heart (atria). It can cause blood to pool and clot inside the heart and increase the risk for heart attack and stroke. need a cardiologist? Call 800-483-6385 for a free physician referral. 

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2010

Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2010
Contents
Health Beat
Double the Love
Balancing Acts
Heart Smart
Q+A

Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2010

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