| Arrhythmias/Dysrhythmias | Relationship to Hemochromatosis (Iron overload)
"Cardiac arrhythmia occurs in about 7% of symptomatic hemochromatosis patients..."
Recommendation Chelation Therapy
"The claim is made by doctors administering EDTA chelation therapy that cardiac arrhythmias frequently disappear when a sufficient number of treatments have been given..."
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Atherosclerosis |
The Condition
"...The final outcome varies, but atherosclerosis is usually progressive and frequently leads to complications that include ... Cardiac arrhythmias and congestive heart failure..."
Recommendation Acetyl-L-Carnitine
"...Important in fatty acid metabolism, depleted in cardiac muscle during acute infarctions..."
Recommendation Nut and Seed Consumption
"A Seventh Day Adventist study that was reported at the 2002 International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition found those that ate a serving of nuts 5 times per week had half the cardiac mortality..."
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Calcium |
As A Treatment
"...Calcium is essential for a healthy Central Nervous System, muscle and cardiac function..."
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Cardiomyopathy |
Recommendation CoQ10 (Ubiquinone)
"...Coenzyme Q10 has also been shown to improve cardiac function in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - a less common form of cardiomyopathy..."
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Cardiospasm |
Related Topic
"A condition where the cardiac (gastroesophageal) sphincter fails to open properly and food cannot pass normally into the stomach..."
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Carnitine |
Related Topic
"A compound found in skeletal and cardiac muscle and certain other tissues that functions as a carrier of fatty acids across the membranes of the mitochondria..."
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Chagas Disease |
The Condition
"...Cardiac problems, including an enlarged heart, altered heart rate or rhythm, heart failure, or cardiac arrest are symptoms of chronic disease..."
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Cholesterol Level Check |
As A Treatment
"...men aged 35 to 65 and women aged 45 to 65; the guidelines do not recommend screening for younger persons unless they have evidence of having a familial lipoprotein disorder or have multiple cardiac risk factors..."
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Congestive Heart Failure |
Recommendation Hawthorn Berry Extract
"In a sample of 1,011 patients with stage II cardiac insufficiency, a standardized hawthorn extract containing 84mg of oligomeric procyanidins improved ejection fraction and resting pulse rate, and produced a reduction in cardiac arrhythmias..."
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) |
The Condition
"...The body compensates with lowered cardiac output and more rapid breathing..."
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CoQ10 (Ubiquinone) |
As A Treatment
"...Testing has shown that CoQ10 reduces angina and improves cardiac function..."
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Coronary Disease / Heart Attack |
Our Question about low-carbohydrate dieting
"...1018] In another clinical trial, despite statistically significant weight loss reported in the Atkins group, every single cardiac risk factor measured worsened after a year on the Atkins Diet (measures included LDL, triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL, total-to-HDL cholesterol ratio, homocysteine, Lp(a), and fibrinogen)..."
Relationship to EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Type 3 Requirement
"Many studies have shown that higher omega-3 fatty acid intake can cut the rate of sudden cardiac death by nearly one-half, in both apparently healthy patients and those who have suffered a previous heart attack..."
Recommendation Increased Water Consumption
"A Seventh Day Adventist study found that those who drank 5 glasses of water per day have on average half the cardiac mortality and half the fatal stroke rate of the general population..."
Recommendation Nut and Seed Consumption
"A Seventh Day Adventist study that was reported at the 2002 International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition found those that ate a serving of nuts 5 times per week had half the cardiac mortality..."
Recommendation Aerobic Exercise
"...Aerobic exercise reduces cardiac risk by lowering LDL- and raising HDL-cholesterol levels, and by reducing blood pressure, body fat, blood sugar, mental stress, and blood clotting..."
Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids
"Many studies have shown that higher omega-3 fatty acid intake, through fish consumption or through supplementation, can cut the rate of sudden cardiac death by nearly one-half, in both apparently healthy patients and those who have suffered a previous heart attack..."
Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
"...supplementation with vitamin C (500mg bid) and vitamin E (400 IU bid) retarded the early progression of transplant-associated coronary arteriosclerosis in a study of 40 patients up to 2 years after cardiac transplantation..."
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Coronary Infarction |
Related Topic
"Sudden lack of blood supply to the heart that results an area of dead cardiac tissue..."
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Diarrhea |
The Condition
"...Family history of multiple endocrine neoplastic syndrome; a history of severe ulcer disease (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome); episodic hypotension, vasomotor flushing, or valvular cardiac disease (carcinoid syndrome); or the presence of a scaling, erythematous dermatitis (necrolytic migratory erythema in a patient with a glucagonoma) may offer clues to the diagnosis..."
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Dyspepsia / Poor Digestion |
The Condition
"...Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Incompetent cardiac sphincter, causing backward flow of acid from the stomach up into the esophagus..."
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Dysrhythmia |
Related Topic
"Often Cardiac dysrhythmia: Any irregularity of heart beat..."
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Effects of a Low Carbohydrate Diet |
The Condition
"...725] A 2003 review of the safety of low carbohydrate diets reeled off an alarming list of potential problems: "Complications such as heart arrhythmias, cardiac contractile function impairment, sudden death, osteoporosis, kidney damage, increased cancer risk, impairment of physical activity and lipid [cholesterol] abnormalities can all be linked to..."
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Elevated Insulin Levels |
Our Question about age at which pattern hair loss became significant
"...early baldness on the top of the head may be a non-modifiable risk factor for heart disease, it may serve as a useful clinical marker to identify men at increased risk of insulin problems and cardiac risk who would benefit from more detailed screening and lifestyle, dietary, nutritional and other interventive therapies..."
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Endocarditis |
The Condition
"...Risk of endocarditis increases with ... Invasive procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, intravenous lines and catheters etc..."
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General Mineral Requirement |
Our Question about low-carbohydrate dieting
"The American Heart Association states: "Individuals who follow these diets are therefore at risk for compromised vitamin and mineral intake, as well as potential cardiac, renal, bone, and liver abnormalities overall..."
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Ginkgo Biloba |
As A Treatment
"...It has been shown to promote mental clarity and concentration, increase alertness and short-term memory and has been used preventatively in regenerative compounds for loss of memory and senility, in cardiac protection formulas against stroke and atherosclerosis and for hearing disorders and vertigo (dizziness) where blood flow is poor in the ears..."
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Hawthorn Berry Extract |
As A Treatment
"...The leaves, flowers, and berries of hawthorn contain a variety of bioflavonoid-like complexes that appear to be primarily responsible for the cardiac actions of the plant..."
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Hemochromatosis (Iron overload) |
The Condition
"...Prognosis; Complications The causes of death in untreated patients include cardiac failure (30%), liver failure or portal hypertension (25%), and hepatocellular carcinoma (30%)..."
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Hiatal Hernia |
The Condition
"...Chest pain from hiatal hernia and/or esophageal spasms may be extremely difficult to distinguish from chest pain of cardiac origin..."
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Hyperbaric Oxygen |
As A Treatment
"...The effects of Hyperbaric Treatments on the cardiovascular system include decreased heart rate, decreased cardiac output, possible slight increase in blood pressure and arterial vasoconstriction after load increases..."
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Hypertension |
Recommendation Lecithin / Choline
"Choline deficiency is associated with cardiac symptoms and hypertension..."
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L-Taurine |
As A Treatment
"...Taurine specifically supports heart function with its antioxidant action, by preventing arrhythmias, reducing hypertension, reducing platelet stickiness and by improving cardiac contractility..."
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Magnesium |
As A Treatment
"...Function; Reasons For Use One of the most powerful antioxidants for your heart and circulatory system, magnesium is important for proper nerve, lung and cardiac function..."
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Mitral Valve Prolapse |
Recommendation Magnesium
"...A magnesium deficiency ... predisposes the patient to cardiac arrhythmias, thromboembolic phenomena, and dysregulation of the immune and autonomic nervous systems..."
Recommendation CoQ10 (Ubiquinone)
"CoQ10 enhances the pumping action of the heart, output of blood, speed of heart muscle contraction and general cardiac efficiency..."
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Motherwort |
As A Treatment
"...Motherwort has small amounts of cardiac glycosides (similar to hawthorn) and is used as a heart tonic by many cultures..."
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) |
Relationship to Arrhythmias/Dysrhythmias
"Sleep apnea can also result in cardiac arrhythmias..."
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Osteoporosis - Osteopenia |
The Condition
"...It can accentuate the effects of digoxin and other cardiac glycosides..."
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Potassium Need |
The Condition
"...So are those taking certain cardiac drugs, diabetics, those with Cushing's disease, and those who use too much caffeine or have liver disease..."
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Pregnancy-Related Issues |
Recommendation GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate)
"...of uterine contractions, increased sensitivity to oxytocic drugs (used to induce contractions), preservation of reflexes, a lack of respiratory depression in the fetus, and protection against fetal cardiac anoxia (especially in cases where the umbilical cord wraps around the fetus’ neck) [Vickers, 1969; Laborit, 1964]..."
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Problems Associated With Lack Of Exercise |
Relationship to Coronary Disease / Heart Attack
"...Sedentary living is the fourth major cardiac risk factor..."
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Problems Caused By Being Overweight |
Relationship to Coronary Disease / Heart Attack
"...The abnormally high levels of insulin produced by all overweight individuals, diabetic or not, is an independent risk factor for early cardiac death..."
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Stomach |
Related Topic
"...The fundus and the body are often referred to as the cardiac portion of the stomach..."
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Stress |
The Condition
"...Treatment & Prevention When organic disease is already installed as a result of stress - be it a simple gastritis, a cardiac or lung disease, asthma, allergies, or any suspected stress-related condition - it is important to seek medical help as soon as possible..."
Relationship to Coronary Disease / Heart Attack
"Stress may increase magnesium excretion and the resulting temporary magnesium depletion may make the heart more sensitive to electrical abnormalities and vascular spasm that could lead to cardiac ischemia..."
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Stroke |
Recommendation Increased Water Consumption
"A Seven Day Adventist study found that those who drank 5 glasses of water per day have on average half the cardiac mortality and half the fatal stroke rate of the general population..."
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Test Magnesium Levels |
As A Treatment
"...This is a test used, for example, during cardiac surgery to determine cellular magnesium levels..."
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Turner's Syndrome |
The Condition
"...Clinical Abnormalities and Approximate Incidence ... Cardiac anomalies (50%)..."
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Vitamin CoQ10 Need |
The Condition
"...Diastolic dysfunction is seen early in the course of many common cardiac disorders and can be demonstrated by echocardiography..."
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